If I had it to do all over again, I would have taken last week off completely from school and then begin on tomorrow after the holiday. I can always tell when my mind is spinning, and the product of that level of angst and confusion usually isn’t good. Yet, I was so determined to […]
The Family that Competes Together
Our final dance competition (since our directors decided to not attend the Nationals this year) was earlier this month. Though I always cheer for the kids, this performance was special for our family. All of the performance teams were given a chance to join with the original competitive team and form a larger production number. […]
Excerpt from Caddie Woodlawn
Caddie’s father’s words to her, reflecting upon her fear of growing up and becoming a young lady: ‘It is the sisters and wives and mothers, you know, Caddie, who keep the world sweet and beautiful. What a rough world it would be if there were only men and boys in it, doing things in their […]
Losing Control
We have two weeks of school left. Usually by this time, I would already have summer reading lists compiled and printed off for the children. In my defense, I have at least talked to my son about what I want to do. I plan to simply keep school going with our youngest daughter. When I […]
Homeschool Prom Night 2011