Our Little Corner - Wow, where did this summer go?

Our Little Corner

Sep. 2, 2008

Wow, where did this summer go?

I can't believe we're starting school tomorrow. This summer was strange for me in a way, because for the first time ever I wasn't super excited to start up a new school year. Usually I'm chomping at the bit, hardly able to stand the suspense, but this year? Eh. Not so much. I think it's a combination of "been there, done that" syndrome (This is my 9th year, after all.), fear of the unknown (How's this going to work homeschooling a child with dyslexia with all new methods?), dread (I hated the thought of sorting through all that WAVA ~~crap~~ stuff and mailing it back to them. Ugh. And I wasn't wrong. That job really stunk.), and simply being happy and busy with other things.

We finished off the summer with a bang, though. Mike and the boys spent Labor Day weekend at his Dad Danny's house doing guy stuff. From what I understand it involved chopping wood and messing around with motorcycles. Baylee and I stayed home and did fun girlie things. I took her to the cheap theater and we saw Kung Fu Panda. I didn't have high expectations, but that movie surprised me. It was cute! (Ahem...that's not to say I wasn't glad it was the cheap theater.) We also went out for ice cream at Baskin Robbins. I love that place! Also this weekend Zach hurt his wrist and I'm hoping it's not broken. He slipped on wet grass running down a hill at Grandpa's house. There's slight swelling, but no discoloration. Here's hoping it's a sprain. Sigh. If he's still not using it tomorrow I'm afraid we'll have to have x-rays done.

Today the kids and I met another homeschooling family at the skate park for a picnic lunch. The kids all had fun skateboarding and scootering, while Marcie and I talked each other's ears off. That was really nice. Sometimes I'm so shy about stuff like that, but this is the second time I've gotten together with Marcie and both times it's been really enjoyable. She's an intelligent, fun person.

So that's the latest. I'll probably report back tomorrow after we've completed our first day of the 2008-09 school year. I know you're all on the edge of your seats. *grin*

Sue

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I'm Sue and I'm happily married to my best friend in the world, Mike. We have three children: Zach (13), Drew (10), and Baylee (7). This blog will be about our homeschooling experiences and just life in general.