Annual Update

Hi! I just wanted to let you know that we're still here. Maybe when all the kids are in college I'll find time to maintain this page. LOL Until then I'll try to keep an eye on any comments.

Spring Fever

I'm not sure who has spring fever worse, the kids or myself! We've been working on a garden & can't wait to get it all in. It's our first one in about 4 years & the kids are excited. My daughter is waiting impatiently for the sunflowers to come up.
We're working on finishing up the school year and hope to be done in a couple weeks. I'm thrilled with how much they've learned this year & how independent they've become. They want to do more workbooks next year. That's fine with me because it'll mean less work for me. I'm looking at getting them AOP Lifepacs. My daughter wants me to hurry up & order them so she can start on them over the summer. Don't these kids know what summer vacation means? Just kidding, I'm tickled that they enjoy learning.
I still need to find more hands on activities for my 9 year old son. He likes building things, electrical stuff, anything to do with pipes, wires, wood, or science. I found a few things online that I know he would enjoy but they are so expensive. Any tips would be great!
Well, it's time to grade their math.

2009

Happy New Year! I plan to really start working on this site soon. I'm not sure how everyone finds the time, but with my family spread all over the U.S., I know this could become a fun way to connect.

Homeschooling bump already

We started school Monday! The kids couldn't wait to get at their new books, school supplies & balance scales. It's Thursday and the thrill is over. We still have to get in another 176 days. I have a feeling this may be a long school year! I know if I keep it fun it works so much better. They learn more when they think they are playing. It's just that somedays I just want to say do your school work. They like it best when we have a lot of hands on stuff like science labs. Maybe we'll bake some cookies today and double the recipe. They love that kind of math & reading assignment & so does their daddy!

Another Blogger!

Okay, I visited the Bloggy Carnival & actually won a box of the new Cocoa Puffs! I was really pleased to read many of your blogs. You're all so creative & many of you are very funny too. I decided maybe it's time for me to give it a shot. So here goes, I'm going to go think of something funny, interesting or helpful to write. So come back soon & see if I can live up to the bloggy standards. If you have any advice, feel free to sound off. Have a great day!