The next 10 days…

May 15th, 2008

We will be the proud parents of 5 children. Mike and I are happily hosting the teenage kids of dear friends of ours for 10 days. They are great kids and we are going to have a blast together. Giving them a little taste of our three ring circus will scar change them for life, I am sure in all the good and appropriate ways. Our three are thrilled and I hope to goodness they don’t wear those two out. So my posting may be spotty at best.  I hope to at least throw up some pics for your viewing pleasure.

I was also reflecting last night on our first year of homeschooling. For something I was so fearful of in the beginning, I now, couldn’t imagine our life any other way. The other day, we bumped into the owner of the old Montessori school we used to attend. They are expanding to 8th grade, building an all green, state of the art building that is within bike riding distance from our home. She has always made it clear that she wants me to work for her. A few years ago, I may of considered it. Now, I just smiled and said thank you. People often ask, “How long do you think you will home school?” Our tentative answer right now is all the way. I may change my tune when they are teenagers and of course, we are open to what God is saying at each step and phase and if it become apparent that a traditional school situation is best for all involved, then of course, that is what we will do. But for now, I love our family rhythm.

It will be a learning curve the next 10 days having teenagers and toddlers.  Pray for me!

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