HI Ladies,

Sorry it has been so long once again.  I feel guilty about not blogging more about our homeschooling.  The thing is, once again I am going back and forth about sending Emme to school next year.  I really need to bring income into this house or else everything is just going to fall apart.  I've managed to hold things together so far, but we never have enough money to save any.  If we have an emergency, we have to borrow money.  We have no college funds for the three kids, etc.  I've been trying to be really frugal, but even then it seems we can't get past living paycheck to paycheck.  I figure if homeschooling is truly meant to be, I will find a way before September. 

In good news, Emme is doing better with reading.  She is also picking up math really easily and we have been working out of a 2nd grade book lately.   She picks up phonics really easily and is getting better at listening and narrating back to me with longer works.  So she is progressing nicely.  If she does have to go to school next year, I think she will be well prepared for anything they throw at her. 

In more good news, I have lost almost 20 pounds so far this year.  I've changed our eating habits and have started exercising.  Emme loves all the vegetables, salads, fruits, and really just about everything.  None of the kids are crazy about the recipes I've been making though -- they would rather have their chicken or pasta or rice or vegetables all plain -- but that is fine with me!  My dh has lost 40 pounds in the past six months.  He is still having back problems though.

Jacob is back in soccer.  He's doing great!  He only has 4 more games until it is over -- he plays twice a week.  Unfortunately, he has been complaining about his heel and the sides of his heel hurting on one side.  We have a dr's appt on Monday -- I am hoping it is nothing; however, it has been constant for the past couple of weeks.  My ex husband's family has been riddled with cancer genes and he is worried that it could be a sign of something serious.  His younger brother's cancer started out as innocent leg pain as well.  I'm praying it is something simple and soccer-related!

Jennah is the same as ever!  Sweet, good tempered, avid reader, loves school.  She's such a joy. 

Well, that about does it for the update!  I hope you are all doing well!

Sherry