Next week, something other than photos
I am sorry, and I hesitate to say it, but…we are so busy here. I just don’t have much time to really sit down and make a post that has something substantial to it.
My business has been related to obsessing about ordering a homeschool curriculum for the kids. Yes, I know. The kids are in school and what is the point. Well, let me explain.
My kids came from a very excellent private school. A school in which the graduating class of my oldest would be 23. You heard me right. 23 kids. It was fantastic. My kids had attentive teachers that taught them not only academics, but moral issues as well. They sat at lunch and prayed over their meals, and prayed several times each day. I miss that very much for my kids.
Academically, my kids also got a fantastic foundation. All of the boys are placing about 2 years ahead of the class they are in. 2 years. As an example, Quinn (1st grade) is able to do the homework that Cody (4th grade) is doing. Cory’s classes at his school are all AP, so he is academically challenged. The others not so much.
So, I ordered a literature based homeschool program. It involves much reading and we will do this together in the evenings and such. We already started and are enjoying it very much.
That in a nutshell, is where I have been hiding. Other than that, I have been enjoying my home, the beach, boat, and spending uninterrupted time with my kids. That has been so important.
We all really miss our little town and friends very much, but are also embracing our new home. It is a catch 22. I speak with my friends on the phone weekly, and that helps so much. Also, a family that we know are coming to see us this weekend, and my boys are out of their minds with excitement.
Okay, so more next week…and I promise not to put you to sleep.
Heh – my graduating class had 14 people and it was a public school! I have to say that it made a difference truly knowing everyone you graduated with. We went to my hubby’s 30 year high school reunion over the weekend and while there were only a total of 290 grads, he still didn’t know everyone.
So are you going to homeschool and public school them? Homeschool in the evenings to enhance what they’re missing at school? I’ve struggled with this myself, and while we public school, if I were you and going to make the effort to do some homeschooling, I think I’d go all the way and just homeschool, because of the TIME you’d save. Think of all the extra time you’d have to be together, on the beach, playing sports, on the boat, or whatever, rather than spent in school and then doing more school in the evening. Just my 2 cents!
I think you are doing a great job with your kids. See you next week!
Wow, have you thought about having them skip a grade(s)? I know that comes with all sorts of complications though, so maybe the extra homeschooling is for the best.
Is it Sonlight? Or perhaps Beautiful Feet?
We are Sonlighters, and love love love it. It really is like in the catalogs, everyone curled up together and such.
Whatever you’re choosing…How exciting to have that time spent together. What a blessing!
What a great idea Jody. We’ve used Sonlight and always have enjoyed it. Is that what you are using. Such great books:-)