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Today is a day for catching up and planning for the next few weeks.  It seems we got quite "off balance" preparing for and the dealing with various outages after Hurricane Wilma.  Everything is back to normal - whatever that is!

One thing that did stay on track was my son's first Video Game Programming class.  Z. decided to offer a class for young people who have an interest in game programming and make a little extra spending money in the process.  The first of 5 classes was held Tuesday afternoon and, although there were a few glitches, things seemed to go fairly well.  He has 4 students, all boys (surprise, surprise).  Having a technology-rich home, we are able to allow each student to have their own computer while in class.  The software is called Stagecast Creator, which has a "point and click" programming environment, perfect for introducing kids to the concepts involved in "real" programming.

I must say, it was weird listening to my usually quiet 13 year old leading this class.  I was available to help and he did need my guidance, however it made me realize how quickly he is growing up and "coming into his own".  His "school work" has taken on new meaning as he has plugged away at writing lesson plans, creating sample teaching environments, etc.  That's the way it usually is around here - someone gets started on a project and the next thing you know, we're too busy learning to do "school"   I love homeschooling!

Of course after reading SpunkyHomeschool's blog about parental rights being trampled AGAIN, I appreciate the freedom we have even more.  It is important that we be vigilant to protect our homeschool freedom AND that we keep up with issues that don't seem to affect us personally (after all, I don't have to worry about the school giving my child an explicit survey).  These issues that involve public-schooled kids and parents still lay dangerous precedents as they erode parental rights for all of us. 

Okay, off of my soap box!

I've been working on reviews all morning with hopes of getting my long overdue issue of Homeschool Reviews for You finished by the end of next week.  I've already picked out the next prize to give away, too!  Each issue I have a little contest and give away a neat homeschool resource, so if you haven't subscribed, now would be a GREAT time!

Look at the time...need to get my son to drama practice!  If I'm homeschooling...why doesn't seem I'm never home?!?

Blessings,

Cindy