I know, strange title, but that word has been going through my head lately. Those of you who have been reading my blog for any length of time knows that Sarah has been having issues with Saxon math. Well, actually math in general. It's never been her strong subject, and usually by the end of the year we are both crying and struggling to finish the lessons. I use to always read blogs where moms are saying, "My kids were asking to do their school work, so I let them start early." What?!? Asking to do their work. Not my kids, and I never imagined they would ever ask for their work. Hmmmm
Well at the end of school in the spring we decided to go ahead and get the more expensive, but computer based math curriculum, Teaching Textbooks. She tested in her grade level, 7th grade, and we got the curriculum early last spring. We had her finish up her Saxon math, then we've been having a summer break, so she hasn't started yet. She actually has been asking to be able to start her math, and summer break isn't even over yet!!! Yep, I couldn't believe it, she's been asking to do her math. So much so, she even asked to do a lesson over the weekend, which of course I said yes to. I'm still in shock, and I think she is too. She is so enjoying it and is learning things too. I pray that this attitude continues and rubs off on her brother.
But I can't end it like that, because truly her brother has been shocking me too. We have a computer based reading program that we haven't used in a while. But we weren't getting the bookwork done like I wanted to this summer, so I told him to start up that program again. At least that way he would be learning something. Lately, he has been asking me if he can do his program too. YEA!!!
I'm so blessed at this time right now the kids are enjoying their work. And even if it doesn't last, which if they are like their mom, it might not, , I am still blessed right now that it's happening. And now I have this entry to come back and read and encourage myself with later.
Yippee! Ryan is enjoying his math, too, this summer, which is strange territory for me. He usually hates math, especially Saxon. If Math-U-See stops working for him, I am going to try Teaching Textbooks next. Always good to have plan B in mind. :-) Thanks.
Jenn
Yeah ! I am soooooooo happy for you in your moment of bliss. I have been hearing so much about TT . (or...my ears are tweaked to the name Teaching Textbooks b/c of you [0= )
I was just reading your email and What do you think of just " Growing in Grace" ? That sound so....perfect ! And it fits you !!! [0=
No I haven't taken the plunge yet. I need to take pics of my stuff . I was looking at how people displayed their wares before I did. I am hoping REAL soon and I will for sure let everyone know on my blog. [0;
I think we need a ring ring. I get so frustrated sometimes having to type what I want to say. I need to talk. lol
How wonderful! It seems that computer courses are the way to go now. I am glad for Sarah. Math does not come easy for me either, so anything that works is a blessing.
Hugs, mama karen
Hi there friend,
what a wonderful feeling when our children do well in school and our happy. This is how I felt with our so very expensive bob Jones Math DVD's. I am seriously considering this too. But I am waiting until I can sell most of my books, so I can buy our stuff for next year.
((((hugs))))
Katia
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I use to always read blogs where moms are saying, "My kids were asking to do their school work, so I let them start early." 
What?!? Asking to do their work. Not my kids, and I never imagined they would ever ask for their work. Hmmmm
I'm still in shock, and I think she is too. She is so enjoying it and is learning things too. I pray that this attitude continues and rubs off on her brother. 
