My life has consisted of family. Really that's it. SOme people would find that odd and for the average teenager, probably annoying. I guess I don't because that is the norm. It all started when mom decided to have three toddlers at the same time. We aren't tripplets, but closer than the average distance of 2-3 years. We were three little fireballs but we were close. We had to be because we were homeschooled. I say 'were' because I am a veteran of 10 years of homeschooling and I am the youngest fireball. Being homeschooled made us extremely dependant upon mom and dad. We obtained all our knowledge from them. The burping contests included (we do have manners). We also had Grandparents around the corner. Grammy was the home-ec teacher, Gramma was the accounting teacher, dad was the 'lessons-of-life' (he still is) and mom was our class-room coordinator. Poppy was our woodwork and lawncare teacher and Grampa was the one who introduced us to old country, square dances and jamborees. This is why my family was close nit. We were a community. We still are. Just an evolved community. Fireball #1 is married, pregnant and moved to another country. Fireball #2 is still quite the fireball and focusing her energy to teaching dance in another city. She's turned 'big city' on us (really she's still got those hick roots). Then there is me, Fireball #3, still dependant on mom's coordinating (or organizing) and dad's 'life-lessons'. I may be away at school but I will never forget my tight-nit family, my support. Grammy may be gone but she is still a strong part of our community. We rely on those memories to get us through the situations in life we don't know how to deal with. from the movie selection to the jokes to the sewing to the amount of flour in the dough. Even though we aren't always together, our family is. Surrounded by God and His love we make a community that will always be there. We also accept guests and additions. My brother-in-law and baby #1 are very welcomed. That's what's great about our community. Visitors are always welcome for as long as they want.

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Posted by authorDonna

Na na na na na na. I get to be the first blogger on your site. Mwahahahaha now I can pester you too. That was a really great posting. I'm so glad I read it. And for all those reading it, my fireballs are the good kind of fireballs--the kind that warm your heart when it's feeling a little cold and empty.

Are you studying hard my little (tall) fireball? (You just know I have to do the Mother thing to make it look real and all)

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Posted by mlpinky

Hey Fireball #3!! I am so glad you decided to blog. I think and pray for you three fireballs a lot. I hope my 3 kids will grow up close-knit, best buddies, like you three did. You guys are the big reason why I decided to homeschool. Love you lots,

mlpinky

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Posted by Fireball #2

Hey you! I didn't know you were into blogging (til Mom told me) That's neat. I totally agree with you about us all being a community. I am so glad that we can lean on eachother no matter what goes on and that the others are supportive of eachother. Even though we didn't always get along and we had our tiffs (and fist fights), we did end up being really close to eachother and I think that this has made us understand what true friendship is all about. I'm proud of you and know thatI'm behind you all the way, no matter what you decide. You choose your path and I'll be here to cheer you on.
Love ya, Fireball #2

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Posted by highlandtoes

I love you guys:)

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Posted by audthebirdlady

Hi, dolly! Wow! What a posting!! I'm so proud of what you wrote. Not that I'm the judge of anything, but you just sound so grown-up!!! I'm so very priviledged to be a part of the family you are lucky enough to call yours. I will be forever grateful to God for allowing me to become part of it.

It's too bad I'm on the other side of the country - I miss you guys all so much!!! EVEN the bad humour!! ;->

Keep up the great work, highlandtoes! Love 'ya!

Aunt Aud the bird lady

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Posted by angelstar

What a wonderfully written post! I'm so happy to hear the someone made it through the other end of homeschooling and is happy! My two sons are almost grown and I'm praying that they will feel the same as you do! I love your Mom's blog - she's my friend! - and I'll be back to visit you, too!! Take care and God bless!

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