I've been thinking. 

We ended our busy school season a bit early this year.  The two middle boys are still doing a bit of finishing up work but all the outside of the home activities are done. 

Writing and science co-op ended the last week in April.  My oldest went to Nebraska to stay with his Aunt and Uncle on their cattle ranch for a month.  Yep you read that right he's gone a whole entire month.  The younger two boys didn't want to continue with AWANA so that was over.  Other lessons ended.   It has been quiet and peaceful or ...uhmmm... as peaceful as a house with 3 boys can be.   I am getting tan from working in the yard.  I have had

time...... to ...... relax!  

I've gone to yard sales, the library book sale.  I'm planting a garden.  I'm trying to catch up with my bible reading.   I am on track in the new testament but hoplessly behind in OT.  I have been reading each afternoon as my youngest naps. 

The boys have had time to play, play, play.  Ride thier motorcycles, jump on the trampoline.  Build roads with thier matchbox cars.  They have been down swimming in the pond.  They come back a muddy MESS!!!  This is actually an older picture but the mud is the same!! 

 
 I LOVE IT!

In thinking about next school year I am going to purpose to NOT get so busy. (I've said that before.... remind me!)

I've decided no co-op next year. This year was fun.  The kids enjoyed getting together with friends. I'm glad we did it.   It was beneficial because as a writing class the kids had extra motivation.  But, it added a day away from the house and really I COULD do writing at home.  We also did science but that was secondary to the writing class. 

My oldest will hopefully be driving (he has to get his own car first) and then he can get to his math tutor (I can't do that at home) and even continue his writing class if he so chooses.  Add in working and wood turning class.   He will be busy!  But not me.

I LIKE being relaxed.  I call myself a relaxed homeschooler.  I suppose I should feel relaxed.