We're using reading to Dylan as an excuse to get out of cleaning our rooms!

Where Does Time Go?

Can you believe it's the end of May already?!
I keep thinking about how I was going to focus on my education once we had no school deadlines. We've been so busy that I can't even remember what books or DVDs were on my list!
As I sit here and reflect on the last three months, I realize I can't complain too much. I have read a few more in the Little Britches series. (Talk about making me feel lazy!) I am halfway through Laddie which is the book our book club is discussing this month. I also have read numerous articles on gardening, attended classes on breadmaking and food storage, almost planted a garden (thanks to my husband and kids), gone camping, and kept up with my weekly commitment at the pregnancy center!
Yes, my house is a mess. Yes, I am completely behind in laundry, but I have furthered my education....some. It just hasn't all been what was on my list! And..... it hasn't occured while I suceeded in keeping a spotless house and training well behaved children!
Actually, now that I am reading this, I have made a pretty good start on my summer. Now to get the rest of the garden in, whip the house into shape (ha ha), and keep working on those well behaved children. I guess I'll save the breadmaking for winter (or at least next month).

School's Out!

We officially turned in all of our work samples and grades yesterday. I guess that means officially "school is out" for this year. Well maybe....

Everyone has had differing reactions.
The boys are saying "Great! Now we can play, play, play!"
Randi is sad, "My school was fun!"
I am excited, now I can focus on MY learning without the distractions of deadlines and paperwork!

Inspite of all the complaining and cheering, I am still pulling noses out of books, ears away from story CDs, and fielding numerous requests for science experiments, LEGO building, and robot programming. Over all I consider this year a success in introducing a love of learning. (http://www.aktjed.org/ )

Caelin is already planning his books for next year's book club.
I am well into my planning for next year.
Randi is requesting for finish EVERY lesson that we haven't finished yet.

Now that "school's out" we can focus our attention on to reading up on how to plant a garden, measuring rows, planting seeds, and watching plants grow. Oooops, that sounds like school!

Finally!!!

Well, I finally feel like I am getting somewhere with this blog! I feel like I can accomplish anything now! Well, maybe not anything.
Thanks Kim for your encouragement.
Now on to work samples and garden plans.

Trying to get this blog going!

Obviously I am not as computer literate as I thought. This is taking much longer than I thought.