We are counting down our last days of school until we take a much needed break!  I can't wait!  I can't seem to get my mind back in action since my trip to England.  My mind is muddy and clogged up.  The kids have done so well, but I am making mistake after mistake.  I have just started sleeping again, but it was soooo worth it all.  I really came home ready to study British History and Literature!  I wish I had known more before I spent the time in this beautiful area of our world. 

This time of year, the end of a school year, I also get very eager to look at curriculum for next year.  I want to do a lot of planning and scheming for the next year.  I love this time of year and I can spend hours on the computer, looking at different options for curriculum.  In reality, I know what I am going to use next year in most subjects, but I LOVE looking!  There is so much out there and so much of it I have bought and tried only to be disappointed.  I have learned what works for us.......finally.  I will stick to it, but I occasionally find a new book that I want to use to supplement our core.  It's the search that is so much fun! 

Office/school supplies......I am an addict!  I so enjoy buying new school and office supplies.  When I was a girl, the new paper and pens was more appealing to me than new clothes.  There is nothing like opening a notebook to the first clean page or using a pencil for the first time.  I know, I know......I am weird, but I also know I am not alone.  There are other office/school supply addicts out there.  Show your face!!!  Let's stand together!

I have already bought a huge new notebook for lesson plans and keeping records.  I can't wait to put the tabs in it and label each section for each child.  It is like beginning again.  I love new beginnings in this area.  I hate change in other areas, but a new start is wonderful! 

So the kids are tying up the loose ends and then I will do my planning and begin our school after a short break.  I can't wait for both the break and the new beginning! 

Some things I want to do on break:  finishing some unfinished needlework projects; make some Christmas gifts; paint a room; clean out the attic; work on my fireant-infested and overgrown flower garden; read aloud and read my own books......just to name a few.

Have a great week!  Do not grow weary in doing good!

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Posted by robinkay

I thought I was all alone! Heh Heh! There is nothing like the thrill of a new set of pens or my personal favorite, file folders!

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Posted by Titus2woman

Just checkin' in and sayin' HI! I see you've not posted in a long while~PLEASE come out and play! (((((HUGS))))) sandi

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Posted by doehillhomeschool

Hope you are doing well--I've not blogged much lately and was wondering how how you were. Hope school is going well for you this year!

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Posted by Titus2woman

I am really missing you. I think of you and smile whenever we use your blanket~I put it over Hazel this afternoon as she was napping. It's sooo soft! and I always remember your kindness~what a blessing! How are you? (((((HUGS))))) sandi

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