I have been away a while, and am happy to say that I am back and things are going really well!  I have missed blogging a lot, for a couple of reasons: 1.  I really enjoy writing.  and 2.  I really enjoy getting to know so many neat women!

School started at our house in early September, and I quickly found myself with the old overwhelmed feeling.... feeling like I was just buried in things to do and that none of it was getting done.  After pouring it all out to my wonderful Gilbert, he suggested that I implement more structure to our day.  So, I made some chore charts and daily routine charts and tried it... and after a week, it has made such a difference!  Our house is so much more orderly and neat, learning is actually happening, and I have even seen a major reduction in behavior/disclipline problems!  Praise the Lord!  I am praying that I can keep it up and not quit!

I have also taken on a fun new project- I am part of the TOS Crew, a focus group for The Old Schoolhouse magazine who will review and spread the word about some homeschooling products over the next few months!  I am excited to try everything and to get to share it with other homeschool moms!  Stay tuned for my first review coming VERY VERY soon!  ( as in, a few minutes from now! ;) )

Blessings for a wonderful fall!