Today has been smooth sailing so far...we got most of our school work done, but my allergies are really acting up, so we settled for 1/2 day. Heather is with a friend right now and I suppose I should be studying...still can't get up the energy to crack that book open. I've got over a week until my class starts, so I have plenty of time to read the required chapters.

The dogs are barking nonstop...I think I hear them even when they have stopped.  We have a boxer, a beagle, and a pug. The beagle is the worst!!! She will bark at the wind blowing if you let her. The boxer is so strong that he broke a window a few weeks ago. And the pug is my pride and joy...he's so sweet and innocent. (Can you guess which dog is mine?)

I'm considering joining the "dating game" again...I met someone at church that seems very nice...and obviously a decent guy...we will see where it goes.

Back to school...I'm sure we won't finish this curriculum by June *sigh*...we went through this last year and here we go again. I'm thankful for the recent edition of the magazine which makes me realize that I'm (or we are) not a failure because everything isn't done...get done what you can and move on. I just have to keep reminding myself of that. We have made excellent progress this year and I plan on having at least one month off of school over the summer...I am also ordering my Sonlight curriculum soon so I'm ready for September...maybe if I have all of the materials I won't be so negligent in starting "on time".

I'm FULL of contradictions today. I need to get out of the "school" mindset...everything does NOT have to be done according to a schedule...I should write that down and post it in every room of this house so I can't forget it!!!

Samantha

It's been a few days (ok, more than a few) since I've written anything. The truth is, a friend of mine has gotten himself into some trouble and I've been preoccupied with that.

We haven't done a full day of school in a week. Heather is doing well in her studies, but we have had some distractions that interfere with her getting her work done. I believe she is ADD. She has trouble concentrating and focusing on her work. The slightest noise upsets her to the point of meltdown. The only time we can get any work done is if we are alone because other people being in the house distract her (we live with my parents). I have got to find a way to make this work!!

School today went about the same as normal...many interruptions, dogs barking, day dreaming, and no concentration on DD's part. I think I need to calm down about "getting it all done", but I'm not sure how to do that. Math was easy today, which was the one odd thing about the day. My daughter "hates" math, but it's been surprisingly easy lately for her.

Starting to FLY again, but it's going very slowly. I'm NOT behind!!! It is nice to wake up to a clean sink and not have to worry about doing dishes first thing in the morning. I just have to start getting my routines going and everything will fall into place.

Samantha

I am a bit behind in my reading of the magazine, and the issue I picked out yesterday was the winter edition. It was chock full of inspiration for me. I have heard of the homeschool blogger site before, but I have been unsuccessful with two blogs on different sites so I was leary of setting one up here. This issue really helped me make the decision to try again.

I have been homeschooling my daughter for just over three years. She went to public school for K-half of 3rd when I finally decided I'd had enough! She is now in 6th grade.I am so blessed to be able to homeschool her. She will soon be 12 years old...my how the time has flown by.

I am a single mom and full-time college student. I will soon be a Marriage and Family Therapist, which is a little nerve wracking...but I hope that I will build up the confidence I need during my internship.

Samantha