I am homeschooling 6 kiddos.2 which are my stepsons and have never been homeschooled before.I am learning how to "unpublic" school them and they seem to be taking to it very well.My other kiddos have been homeschooled for a year already so they know how fun it can be.It's an interesting mix! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/azmommaof6/ en-us Homeschool Blogger Sat, 12 Jan 2008 08:38:00 -0600 Sat, 12 Jan 2008 08:38:00 -0600 Like most families we definatly hit our rush time right after Halloween!November and December were a blur for me.The boys soent a lot of time with their grandparents and their mom which made homeschooling a bit difficult.It seems like everyone thinks that just because we homeschool we can take time off whenever. I have put my foor down though for the New YearNo extra days off.We have a busy rest of the school year.I've also been busy building my own online homeschool forum.It is having a slow start but I know it will get going.If you'd like to check it out or join the link is http://s15.invisionfree.com/Homeschool_Chat/ I have missed everyone and readin up on everyone.I promise not to be a stranger and will update more later this morning!!! Much Love Wendy http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/azmommaof6/459946/ Sat, 12 Jan 2008 08:38:00 -0600 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/azmommaof6/459946/ I was putting Holly down for a napt today and she wanted to sleep on her sister's bed.Kenna has been notorius for writing on things but today I just could not be mad with what i found   On the side of her bed she wrote: "Dear God I'f I don't get sleepy then I know you're with me Amen" it brought tears to my eyes the simplicity of this prayer and yet the complexity of it too. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/azmommaof6/409798/ Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:47:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/azmommaof6/409798/ What a great Monday!We continued our study of explorers and the kids got to make sea monsters!I finally unwrapped my Yoga Booty Ballet video and did the core yoga work out,The two boys did it with me and man did it kick my butt!! Then we did music class we finally got the recorders out!!!The kids had a blast learning how to play Mary Had a Little Lamb and they all did very well.I was surprised.   We have just been so busy here it's wierd I thought it would slow down a bit but it hasnt yet so I guess I just have to step up the pace.I'm glad I'm starting to workout again.I need to tone up my body a bit.I feel at my best when I'm working out so why don't I do it more often?!!?? I hope everyone had a good Monday and a great weekend.We just relaxed not doing much and watching lots of football,. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/azmommaof6/409041/ Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:17:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/azmommaof6/409041/ Wow I havent blogged since last week!!!ummm no excuse really just been busy taking care of kiddos and school and the house!We got the suburbon fixed so I can now legally drive around 6 kids without them all being crammed into the Lumina!! Vegas was fun I went to my friend's shower that I met through a Mother board I am on.SHe is having her second child and looks great pregnant.This is the second mother I have met from this board I've been apart of for yikes i'd say 2 and a hlaf years!! We took off yesterday and hit the deer farm the kids have been quite antsy lately and I figured we all needed some animal interaction,especially me.Animals are great they just want to be loved.They had a new animal there...... a camel!!The kids were so excited as it kept mooing at us.Yes did you know camels have a very low moo?I didn't.I took pics and will get some on here shortly.We spent ample time in the goats part.One of my favorite animals. We finally got to go visit the library here in our small town that just reopened.Talking to the librarian I mentioned we homeschooled she did too and asked if we were part of the homeschool group here I said yes she said she had been missing in action for awhile....so we put 2 and 2 together  and I figured out she is the lady in charge of the local 4-H who i've been trying to get ahold of(by trying i mean meaning to call but never have picked up the phone)so I am now officially to the point of living in this small town where I cant go anywhere without runnng into someone I know.I love that!! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/azmommaof6/406786/ Thu, 11 Oct 2007 09:05:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/azmommaof6/406786/ us drying our Explorer fruit!The Pears were delicious our knot tying adventures!!! It;s been a great week we're uppose to have a fieldtrip tomorrow with our group to the ambulance!ALthough I may need one now conidering I fell aearlier and really hurt my foot.OUCH http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/azmommaof6/402906/ Thu, 4 Oct 2007 18:00:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/azmommaof6/402906/ ok Jerry and others always tease me about the way I speak.I'm a born and raised Nowthwestern and I never thought i had an accent until I moved to Arizona! Yes Yes I call paper towels scott towels but thats because the Scott towels factory originated in EVerett WA where my parents grew up and where I lived for 6 years.I also say pin and pen the same,bag and beg,and even windy and Wendy the same.(yes it's my name.so here are the test results.....   What American accent do you have? Your Result: The Midland   "You have a Midland accent" is just another way of saying "you don't have an accent." You probably are from the Midland (Pennsylvania, southern Ohio, southern Indiana, southern Illinois, and Missouri) but then for all we know you could be from Florida or Charleston or one of those big southern cities like Atlanta or Dallas. You have a good voice for TV and radio. The West   The South   The Inland North   North Central   Philadelphia   Boston   The Northeast   What American accent do you have? Quiz Created on GoToQuiz   so maybe I should move to OHIO!!!! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/azmommaof6/402645/ Thu, 4 Oct 2007 10:31:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/azmommaof6/402645/ MIL and FIL dropped off little Jerry last night and brought us chip and salsa!While the kiddos were chowing down we were talking.I still cant figure it out everyone in the family said what a brat Coleman was.Even my FIL's mother called last night to complain.Jerry swiftly told her about how we had no problem with him and what a good role model he had been for the kids.I was glad to hear him come to his rescue. Anyways as MIL and FIL were leaving she touched my hair which i had recently highlighted.I laughed and said I know I'm always changing it and this is what she aid to me... "It looks nice your hair is really looking nice(they oppose short hair and i'm growing mine out)you look very capable and grown up and good.You look very capable" yes she said capable twice.ummm ok I know this was a total compliment and i took it like one.I also joked though that I didnt want to look grown up!!!When they first met me again I had my nose and lip pierced and I miss that!I am a frim believer in people whould be able to look howver they want.But as log a sI can still change my haircolor all the time I'm happy! And yes my MIL thinks I'm capable........I really don't know a better compliment I could've recieved! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/azmommaof6/402622/ Thu, 4 Oct 2007 09:49:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/azmommaof6/402622/ I've never made a fortune, and it's probably too late now. But I don't worry about that much, I'm happy anyhow and I go along life's way, I'm reaping better than I sowed. I'm drinking from my saucer, 'Cause my cup has overflowed. Haven't got a lot of riches, and sometimes the going's tough But I've got loving ones all around me, and that makes me rich enough. I thank God for his blessings, and the mercies He's bestowed. I'm drinking from my saucer, 'Cause my cup has overflowed. I remember times when things went wrong, My faith wore somewhat thin. But all at once the dark clouds broke, and the sun peeped through again.   So Lord, help me not to gripe, about the tough rows I have hoed. I'm drinking from my saucer, 'Cause my cup has overflowed. If God gives me strength and courage, When the way grows steep and rough. I'll not ask for other blessings, I'm already blessed enough. And may I never be too busy, to help others bear their loads. Then I'll keep drinking from my saucer, 'Cause my cup has overflowed. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/azmommaof6/402617/ Thu, 4 Oct 2007 09:46:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/azmommaof6/402617/ OK I'll admit it!!!I'm a homebody.I'd like to think of myelf who likes to go out looking for excitement and I am to a certain extent but.....I like to stay at home too and have fun learning in a nice semi calm environment.LOL today was not one of those days..... We started off with dentist appointments for Nathaniel Kenna and Lane.Little Jerry and Coleman went to work with dad as PAPA was driving Coleman back to the airport today.I went over LIttle Jerry's workbook work with him before he left and then packed up the other 5 kids with workbooks in hand and off to the dentist! The dentist appts went really well.all the kids were excited to go.But it was ahrd to get any school work done.I thought nice quiet waiting room for them to work in no problem.I forgot to factor in the very inquisitive 2 year old that would want to ee every minute of her siblings procedures.We did get our work done but it was HARD!!!I dont know how those that carschool do it!They have earned my utmost respect. Then we headed into Flagstaff to cash a check and meet Jerry for lunch and grab some stuff at Target.How is it when I go into Target I can never leave without spending at leat 100 bucks.This time it was almost double!!But I needed to buy baby gifts for a friends shower I'm going to in Vegas this weekend.Plus the kid's dad's roomate's wife (did you follow that?) is having a little girl so we got a couple outfits for her too!!Just looking at all the baby stuff gives me baby fever.Then we headed home and yes we all took a nap!SO now we're just relaxing at home and i'll try to do history with the kids tonight but if not oh well.I have not had the normal number of 6 kids all week!It's either been 5 or 4 or 7!!!Tomorrow will be a normal day...ahhhh I can just relax.And yes 5atkins I will post pics tomorrow http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/azmommaof6/402318/ Wed, 3 Oct 2007 18:37:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/azmommaof6/402318/ OK today was officially the first day of Homeschool in The Wood' Time Travelers New World Explorer curriculum!(wow what a mouthful)we had a blast we had to do 2 lessons to catch up from being sick.We learned about the things needed to be an explorer and why we explored new land. My cousin Coleman is here visiting and he is a great kid!!!I don't know why Papa is worried.I think just because he has a different living style.not really that different but you know us homechool folk ....lol.....if you dont live the homeschool lifestyle you just dont get it. He is spending the night and will head back down to phoenix to catch a plane in the morning to go back home to Oklahoma. Again if I didnt say how much I loved it before I LOVE our nrew curriculum!!!   http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/azmommaof6/401541/ Tue, 2 Oct 2007 16:35:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/azmommaof6/401541/