Even though we were "doing school" before Christmas, I think we have all been on vacation since the beginning of November.  Today we started back.  I expected lots of complaining--when we got up two hours earlier, when we had morning chores to do right away, when we had to face the assignment list, when we didn't get to watch TV or play games.  I was pleasantly surprised.  The Lord sent us a special blessing to ease the transition. Today I began watching a two-month-old baby.  She is precious, and it was a delight to see my rough and tumble boys being so gentle and sweet with her.  I have forgotten so much of what it is like to have an infant around.  At first this morning I was afraid I would end up very frustrated with the course of the day, but it all worked out, and we managed just fine.  I found myself grateful to be home, and to have the boys home.  And I realized, they will be getting a "class" the next five months that wouldn't be offered in school.  They are learning a little about being Daddies.  One more reason why I homeschool.