I have been looking forward to the school year.  The summer seemed to have crept by.  We needed more structure than the carefree days of summer had to offer. 
    I am pleased to say that the school year has started off great.  We are using Rod and Staff.  I know, I know Rod and Staff has a ton of work, it is boring, and there is not much creative touch to it.  But I have made it my own and it is fun and we do have our crafty days. (supplements)  I would have used something else, but my Madison likes it.  She wants the worksheets and textbooks.  And she excels at all her  work.  Praise God.  
   Co-ops start in two weeks.  We are excited about that.  Madison loves co-ops.  She learns so much there.  We have such a great group of women there.  What I like about this school is that the whole family is involved, not just the moms.  Dads have taught shop, wood working, paint ball, and such.   We are blessed to have this option for us.