This is the year for changes.  Firstborn son is moving back to our state to finish his college career.  Maybe we'll see more of him. That would be nice!  Secondborn oldest daughter has been traveling a lot this summer.  Hopefully, after a trip across the country with brother (she's flying to VA to meet up with him, then they are driving back), maybe she'll light long enough at home for us to love on her and enjoy some of her great cooking again before she takes off on her next adventure.

Meanwhile, I am teaching all five youngers this year.  Ninth grade, seventh, fifth, third, first.  Oh. My. Goodness.  But, I prayed and prayed for a worakable schedule, and it seems to be going ok.  Of course, cooking, shopping, and cleaning are not on the daily schedule, LOL, but that gives us something to do on Saturdays!

And my body....well, I have about decided that this must be menopausal spasms, all these weird and uncomfortable things happening to me.  I have mixed emotions about all this, but I am getting used to the idea of Growing Older.  And the idea of having Adult Children.  And the idea of possibly having No More Babies.  Wow. (Don't mind me; it must be hormones.)

Anyhow, a few comments about our schedule, which I am currently blowing by posting at 1:33 a.m.! Basically, we are all doing together Bible study, chores, meals, Wisdom Booklet (ATI unit studies), Wisdom Booklet Language Arts (I love it!), and mom's reading out loud.  Little J. is getting his first grade in bits and pieces through the day in between times.  Afternoons, each one has things like Bible reading, piano practice and reading literature, science, history, what have you, while I tutor a couple of them on their math.  The others do their math on their own.  This is the biggest juggling act I have ever been called upon to perform, but so far, it's working.  Thank you, Dear Lord, for answering my prayers!

I pray each of you is finding the balance and the best schedule or routine for your families for this time of life. Remember, to everything there is a season....even the current schedule.  Keep your flexibility handy and enjoy the fall.