This is it!:

Today begins day three of our second year of homeschooling.  I know I should have started writing about it three days ago, but I've been more than a little bit busy, and unusually wordless.  For those who know me personally, that fact is debatable, however, my ability to talk "the hind leg off a mule"and my ability to translate that particular talent to paper (or in this case blog) is a different story altogether.
John, my husband of nearly ten years, traveled out of down on business, driving to the airport in the middle of a tropical storm on day one of school.  (He's so brave!) So, naturally,in my "free time"  I have been taring the house apart and putting it back together in an attempt to not only make our little house and the always to much stuff in it, work for our life, but also to keep from missing him so much.  I have considered living vicariously through the dog.  She demonstrates her displeasure at being alone by ripping an entire roll of paper towels to shreds all over my toy room/school room/porch.  (every room in our home serves multiple purposes). But, since I don't want to get beat down by the proverbial newspaper roll, I have found other, more productive ways to spend my time.  the living room is now clean and the furniture re-arranged, as is our bedroom.  The kitchen sink as been full constantly since he left because I have been too busy, no, actually, that is a lie, it's been that way because I haven't wanted to do much dishes.  I have to tackle that today....ok I digress. 

Anyway, school is going well.  Johnny boy is on 3rd grade now, Kaitlyn in 1st. Time rushes past and I reflect on the life I've been given, and my heart swells with humility and joy.  My kids continue to amaze me.  They both have grown into fascinating people.  I love them, respect them, and admire them so much.  I believe they teach me far more every day then I could possibly teach them.  

Homeschooling provides opportunity.  Here in this town, the homeschooling community is huge and there is always something going on within it.  My kids are exposed to what is good for them, yet protected from things and or people that could be a constant source of negative influence in their life.  They are more social now then they would be in school because the time they spend with others isn't just spent in a classroom.  And their friends are actually friends not just people they are trapped in a classroom with.  It's a beautiful thing, my kids are happy and secure and they want to be homeschooling.  Bottom line? It works for us! 

I'm really looking forward to this year!  John is still doing seminary classes online, so my nights will be spent getting ready for school the next office or cleaning or relaxing.  My goalies to take everything in stride.  This is it. The end of my rambling. I'm done for te day. Bye :)