It's strange to see that we are now halfway through the month of July.  I guess I've been too busy to notice the days slipping by in front of me.  And though it is not without reason, it still makes me feel frustrated at the lack of accomplishments this summer.  I had every intention of getting the kids started back on some schoolwork after the 4th of July weekend.  But that did not happen, and it still has not happened.  Maybe this coming Monday we can get something going.  I am also hoping to set aside time for planning and getting things in order for the coming school year.  I know of a few things I'd like to focus on, but I need to gather resources and set some tentative schedules. 

One thing that I know we are going to do this coming school year is learn Spanish.  We made a wonderful acquaintance recently when our family was involved with the local community theater's summer production of Fiddler on the Roof.  This young man played the role of "Perchick" in the play, a student who agreed to be a teacher for the daughters of the main character, "Tevye".  Ironically, as we got to know "Perchick", we found out that he is going to major in Spanish this coming year, and is already quite knowledgeable with the Spanish language, so we asked him to consider tutoring our children.  And he agreed.  :) 

One really cool twist in the whole thing was when we discovered that he only lives up the street from our house.  So "Perchick" has become a regular guest in our home, and has pretty much been adopted by our family.  Sis has already learned the Spanish alphabet and numbers.  Her brothers are going to have to play catch-up! 

Meanwhile, our new Spanish teacher has started a blog here on HomeschoolBlogger.  Go by and pay him a visit at -  www.homeschoolblogger.com/spanishteach/.