A came across a website that may interest some of you.  It is an opportunity to go to EPCOT in FL and see everyone's favorite mouse AND enjoy a great homeschool (or disneyschool) experience!  It looks like an extremely cool outing---maybe we can work it out to go--I don't know, but one can dream! 

In other news, my posts here have been very sporadic, mostly due to busyness.  So, just to update you on what is going on in our lives:

• We are currently awaiting word for Steve on a possible job opportunity in Abingdon, VA.  He has a interview in a few weeks and hopefully we will know something very soon.
  
• We are currently awaiting the possibility of adopting a foster child.  We also should something in that regard soon.  You can read about this journey at http://www.loveeachchild.com
• I am trying to juggle a few schedules (homeschooling and teaching preschoolers with special needs)
• We are still trying to adjust to a homeschool method and schedule that works for Dylan.  We have adopted a more relaxed method.  We have basically given him control of what he wants to learn.  The reason for this change is because he seemed to be dreading school every day, so we decided to be more relaxed in our approach.  To our surprise, he wanted to continue all the subjects we had planned, but he had some other ideas as to how they were presented to him.  It seems to be working well---we are keeping our eyes open for any other changes that need to be made

I think what I bring to our homeschool experience can be a detriment at times.  What I mean by that is this:  I was raised within the halls of a public school system--my mother worked there, my grandmother worked there, and countless aunts and uncles worked there as well.  So, I followed their lead....unfortunately that mindset has followed me in teaching my son at home--one I have to constantly war against.  I want my child to love learning, but  I know he also has some methods and habits to shake off as well. 

So, we are still in process.  I do know this:  The choice to homeschool our son was the absolute best thing we could do for him.  He has had the freedom to express wants, desires and also needs that probably would not have been met in a public school setting.  We, as his teachers, have been able to change methods and curriculum that were not working for his learning style--and it's okay!  Why teach something that you and your child dread each day?  It is simply not worth it--

Another thing that I'd like to share:
Steve has written an article in the current issue of TOS, entitled, Holiday Songs, More Than Tradition.  Go read this article--He has done a wonderful job putting together his thoughts regarding the history of a few familiar Christmas songs.  He also has several CDs available to purchase from the TOS Store.

I apologize for my infrequent posting here, but hopefully this will bring you all up to date. 

Have a beautiful day!
Christy :)