Homeschooling

We have been so behind in EVERYTHING since we have moved back to MO. Homeschooling has been no different. We decided to go with A.C.E. this time instead of going back with Landmark. The reason being, that is what they were doing at the Christian school in OK and I thought it would be a lot easier to continue with that, instead of switching curriculums in the middle of the school year. We finally got their PACE's ordered and got them in and were able to start. So, now we are in the full swing of things again. I think the A.C.E. is working a lot better than the Landmark for the simple fact they worked with it in a school setting, they know how it is supposed to be done, and they get it done. I enjoy the fact they have to get up and set goals each day, and then the feeling of accomplishment at the end of the day when they have them all done. Not only for them, but for me too, that we actually made it through another day. :o) Today was sort of a slow day. The kids are pretty much testing in every thing. So, it has been a more "relaxing" day than trying to get 4 or 5 pages done in everything. It has been kinda nice.

Till Next Time...

Back to- Normal?

I am so thankful the holidays are over. I didn't really get to enjoy them this year as I normally do. As any one who reads this probably already knows we moved the day after Thanksgiving, so getting my tree up the first of Dec. didn't happen. My shopping was put off till very late. Our Christmas was unusual, having to have it in the evening instead of first thing in the morning. Our visit to Brian's parents in IL was short, and very quick. Our New Years went by so fast I couldn't even believe it, and now it is all over. On the up side though, Brian was off for 5 FULL days. We enjoyed spending time together as a family for the first time really since we have been here. Then he worked Mon.-Wed. was off again Thurs. worked Fri. and got off half a day Sat. So, we have been blessed with his presence more than normal, and I am so thankful for that. But now he is back to work in the full swing of things. I just really hope he gets his Saturdays off now that the old year is over, and inventory is done.

I got up this morning with plans to get my tree down, and all the Christmas stuff put away, so I could begin again organizing things that have yet to be unpacked. But I woke up not feeling to great this morning. I think I have a stomach bug of some sort. Bret and two of my nephews had it over the New Year. So, I'm sure that's what I have too. And on top of that, I didn't sleep hardly at all last night, so I am a little tired from lack of sleep. At least I'm not in bed sick, I just feel blah, and don't feel like doing anything. I hope the rest of my kids stay healthy though, and don't get sick.

I have ordered our homeschooling curriculum, so I am hoping to get the kids started back a.s.a.p. We have been out a LOT longer than I had antisipated or hoped. I haven't figured it up yet, but I hope they aren't too terribly behind.

Well, that is a brief rundown of what is going on here. I am ready to get back to some form of "normalcy" if that is possible around here, I'm not real sure though. We haven't experienced it since we have been back here. So, I guess we will see.

I hope you all had a very good Christmas, and a Happy New Year!

Till Next Time.