Back at it

"Put her foot DOWN!"

[puppy barking.]

"You both need to stay ON top of your dot mats...!"

[whining.]

Folks, we're back at homeschooling and God is s t r e t c h i n g me right out. It's really been an amazing first week. Watching the wheels turn and the friendship between my daughters grow is priceless. My creative juices are flowing! We're exploring our community. They are learning so much already, and, the slow mornings are like being handed a salted carmel mocha first thing most mornings.

But as with any change it's challenging, too. We're all in a very small space. No back yard. Our new puppy is not totally house broken yet.

I have a lot of thoughts I'd like to share, so, I've decided to play the game of 'True / False'.

I no longer believe in the traditional school setting: FALSE

We will always homeschool all of our children from here on out: FALSE

It's fun to kick it early 1900's style... and through in a sewing lesson: TRUE

Lauren attends dance: TRUE

I want to create rocket scientists: FALSE

Sadie will soon attend a homeschool Co-op: TRUE

We live near a butterfly pavilion... studying caterpillars is next up for science: TRUE

Sadie will soon attend Karate: TRUE

I report to the school district we live in: TRUE

I do not follow a curriculum: FALSE

Friends who homeschool as well as John's new job schedule led us back to homeschooling: TRUE

We often go off on rabbit trail lessons: TRUE

We keep to ourselves everyday: FALSE

A hike in the foothills is Gym class: TRUE

I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity: TRUE

I have all the answers: FALSE