Another day, drawing closer and closer to the start of school. The summer weeks flew by, and some things we really wanted to do, we did not get to do. Like go to Niagra Falls. Now with my son starting college, it won't be so easy. Otherwise, we'd pick up and go because homeschoolers can just do that. Now we have **college schedules** to take into consideration.
This year will be so different. This year I'll truly be homeschooling only 2. And they are close to the same age, so almost all of their schooling is the same, done together. Math is the only different one for each. Because I had a large gap between these two, and the next two older, I always had to go with a completely different curriculum for each. My brain feels lighter.
American History is my least favorite, so I tend to avoid it. So this year we are doing it because for one thing, it's required by New York State. For another thing, I certainly do not want my children ignorant to American History. For another thing, there are some good books out there that will make it interesting. I tend to really like Jean Fritz as an author. She is not a Christian, but she does not seem to rewrite history - or leave things out. Like how brutal Columbus was to the natives if they did not convert.
I'll try and get together a post on just what we'll be doing this year in the next day or two. I love homeschooling, and the freedom it gives us!
Robin - thanks once again for the encouraging comment, and my pregnant daughter is doing great! Her husband has finished a grueling year of full time school and work. They went on a mini-vacation celebration of 10 years of marriage combined with celebrating his finishing school and starting a new job. I got to babysit the grandchildren for 3-4 days, and all went very well. They are the cutest things ever in life. It is going to be very different for them now, and much more doable to have "dad" home every evening, and every weekend. I am very happy for them both. They are an incredible family and I could not be more pleased.
Pascale - thank you as well. Most of the time I don't think anyone is benefitting from anything much I have to say at all. You are an inspiration to me, homeschooling under such pressure. Going through the court system and all - wow, I'd have been so intimidated. Kudos to you for continuing on in your efforts. You will not regret it. And as you already know, the Beechick way is a breath of fresh air. The "powerful, natural method." That dear lady has been my inspiration, as her words passed through my mind time and time again; "Remember - God has a plan for each life."
