YES!!!! This is perfect!!!
Brindee, thank you so much for your comments regarding my fears of stopping curriculum to go down rabbit trails... I'm going to pray over that. It really struck a chord with me. I hope I can release some of my need for control... I know it would be better for us all.
This thread has been fascinating, eye-opening, and comforting all at the same time. I'm so glad I have this forum! Thank you, Alte Vesta for opening such a raw topic for me, and for everyone who has shared.