I have been feeling lately like we need some changes in our home education program.  I need to find time to do some other things, and need for the boys to be a little more self-directed.  At the same time, I want to stay in touch enough to know they're getting it without using lots of tests or workbooks.  What a dilemma!  Any suggestions?

I am going to try to get back on a schedule this week.  I don't do well with them, but at least trying to maintain one may give me some of the time I feel I need.  I'm also looking at the boys subjects to see if I can make some changes there.  I have thought of doing science and history with them only once a week, then having them just read about what we are studying the other days.  Don't know what I'm worried about, they know more about history than most high school students, and probably science too!  Anyway, I need to pray about this and see how the Lord will direct me.