Well, I have filled out the final paperwork for the end of our official 2007-2008 school year. The next month will involve finishing our "yearbook" and doing unit studies on gardening, worm composting, animal husbandry, and other outdoor learning projects.

I have already gathered stacks of our gardening books, magazines, etc. for our prep work indoors. Of course, most of our summer learning will take place out doors.  We are planning to build worm bins under the rabbit cages, the usual garden work, and a few new projects. One of which will be a new way of growing potatoes.

I always get so excited when it is the "growing season" and so sad when winter comes. This year, I am a little bummed out that right when our baby (#6) is born it will be harvesting time for some garden produce and I'm thinking I won't feel up to preserving much. Although, with grocery prices still on the rise, maybe I should endure! I know the girls can do a lot, and I am counting on that.

Speaking of baby #6...I have to spend a moment thinking back to how much fun it was to be YOUNG and pregnant. I know 37 isn't OLD, but it's not like having a baby at 25!!!  I remember being 8 months pregnant and weighing about 135...ahhhhh, the good ole' days. Now, well, we won't talk about how much I weigh, but I'll just say I'd be happy to weigh 135 NOT PREGNANT!!!!!   Yes, I know I started out this pregnancy with my weight from the last pregnancy. I'm not the first person this has happened to, am I???  Anyhow, with still 14 weeks left in my pregnancy, the inevitable has already started.  Some caring person asks when am I due, and when I answer, they look SHOCKED  and say THAT LONG? Oooookaaay. Then a seemingly friendly co-worker of my husband meets me and later asks him the same question, and when given the answer, replies, well, she's going to be really big by the time the baby is born isn't she??? Uh, yeah, that's nice.  Or while I was shopping today, an elderly lady looks at me and whistle/sighs whew!!! like she just can't get over how GINORMOUS I am... Well, listen folks, I've been to the doctor and her chin didn't hit the floor when she measured me!   But you know, I have been known to give birth to a toddler, so you never know. Anyhow, for my sake, the next time you see a GINORMOUS pregnant woman, just tell her how blessed she is, or tell her that babies are a gift from God above, but for crying out loud, don't comment on how HUGE she is, ok? You might regret it......