It is the end of the school 'year' for us.  It is not really accurate to say the school 'year' as we typically do school (bookwork) all year, and learning is a daily event..  BUT, for legalities sake, in keeping up with how many days we've schooled, we have under 2 weeks to meet the state's requirements. 

And so, with summer oh so close, days warming and growing longer, getting down to the business of schooling isn't so easy.  The great temptation to send the kids outside in the sunshine pulls at me.  Yesterday is one of those days I gave into cancelling school.  Call it a Play day, and I figure since we don't have snow days - when it snows, we still do school, we can afford a littel fun now and then!   In the early morning, a friend of mine called and invited us over.  We loaded the truck with necessary items - diaper bag, changes of clothing, snacks...and headed out.

What a great time we had playing and visiting with our friends!  To see 10 children ranging from the age of 17 months to 8 and 1/2, both boys and girls, playing together....a mother's dream!  And not a single fight.  Even the two toddlers shared their toys!  At one point, I looked up to see Isabella, age 17 months, and Yorgi, age 2, taking small rocks and filling up each other's seashells:)  One kiddo did fall out of the hammock and bump her head, but after finding comfort in momma's arms, she was off to play hard as ever.

And the four of us moms had a great chance to catch up, talk about being moms, plans for our gardens and summer.  I look forward to gathering again with these ladies, perhaps at the lake this summer....or the park...or at each other's houses.

Blessings,

Hope