Can anyone believe summer is nearly gone?  My list of things to accomplish this summer hasn't hardly been touched, yet I'm running out of time.  Our official school year starts again on Tuesday.  I can't believe it.  I'm ready to get back into a routine.  We have somewhat of a routine during the summer, but it's just not the same.  Besides, fall is one of my favorite times of the year.  God is so gracious to paint the leaves those gorgeous oranges, reds and yellows.  In our neck of the woods we have 4 distinct seasons (which I love!)

I've been praying about how to de-stress my homeschool.  I've received some excellent articles via e-newsletters.  God must be speaking to me?!?  I'm trying to incorporate a new idea every week.  I found that trying more than that just frustrated all of us.  I want this year to be different.  I feel God has a different plan for us.  One that includes discovery and wonder and LESS STRESS!  I would love any ideas anyone has for balancing school, work (I'm a CPA who works from home) and life in general. 

Our God is awesome!  May he richly bless each and everyone who reads this today!