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Oh what a relief to have my curriculum, writing & journaling supplies, hole punchers, sheet protectors, 3-ring binders, etc. etc. all purchased and safe in a special place in our homeschooling center (otherwise known as giant bookshef unit in upper living area).  I organized everything so pretty, with items at my fingertips.  There is just no greater feeling than being organized (whoooo hooo).  I also spent 5 hours yesterday  plotting and planning my daughter's daily assignments (color-coding each one).  It is nice to have this general guideline to follow through the year.  We are a year-round homeschool family with lighter studies May-August and Core subjects September through May.  It works better that way for us because if we don't homeschool year-round then Kaitlin gets bored or we end up spending wayyyy too much money on summer entertainment outside of the home.  We still get to have summer fun and outings, but just not enough to break the bank anymore. 

 We are hoping to take a big trip while everyone else is in school (that always tickles Kaitlin to think of the other kids in a classroom while she gets to go on  vacation).  No offense to anyone who has their child in a "standardized family year scheduled by local ISD" classroom environment, but "nanny-nanny-boo-boo".  Of course I am just havin fun and mean no harm.  Really though . . . imagine yourself at Hershey Park, PA, it's Fall and the leaves are bright orange, yellow  and burgundy and there are no lines to get in on the rides and visit the factory.  Now that is livin Baby!!! Beats sitting in a stuffy old classroom anyday

Okay I've rambled on enough.  Just wanted everyone to know we are all set for our new school year, which starts August 1st.  My engine is all revved up and we're at the starting line ready to go   Oh . . now about that Letter of Intent to our local ISD.  I better "gets" a move on - yesiree!!