Well, gradutation is done.  The kids and I went to Riverfront park for the day, the day before.  Then we went out to eat with Sam and one of his roommates and his wife.  We really enjoyed both.  Then the following morning we went to graduation.  We watched as the class marched and did flag detail.  We then listened to Sgt. Anderson as he spoke about life in law enforcement and how we can better support our officer.  I was very good.  Some of the students had been filming the training and had put together a video for everyone to watch (including deleating certain comments). After that we went to graduation and the dinner.  We ate and listened to Spokane's police chief speak.  Then we watched as the class lined up and mached foward to receive their certificates. 

Now we establish our new routine.  He working nights and off in the middle of the week.  I'm grateful for Homeschooling.  We are now moving into our 7th year.  When we started, we didn't anticipate it being so handy.  This year I'm looking at major changes in our routine.  Things like taking one day off when Sam has his days off.  This means school on Saturday, but one day a week we have a light day (mostly Art) and that will be Saturday.   This still allows me time to prepare for Sunday.  I usually prepare a meal I can place in the oven with the timer, allowing us to eat when we get home.  We also started having our bigger meal at noon instead of in the evening so Sam still gets to eat with us. 

We're done for now.  I know that as time goes on, there will be more training where he will be gone again, but I pray for not right away.  I also thank God for bringing us all home together again