During the summer, I got up early to take my walks because it's too hot here to take them any other time of day. Above is a photograph of a sunrise I happened to capture on one of my walks. It's also symbolic of the path I'm on right now. I have to retrace my … Continue reading September 2021
I have finally completed the paperwork and put together the portfolios for my boys' 8th and 5th grade years. This is something I do every summer. I save their loose papers in a 3-ring binder along with anything else from the year, such as brochures from field trips and programs from classical music concerts (sadly … Continue reading August 2021
"Summer has a mind of its own." I read that somewhere long ago when my kids were little, and I think about it every summer because it remains true. Every summer is different, and it never quite turns out how I plan it. For example, I thought I might have more down time this summer. … Continue reading July 2021
As I type this post and think back over this past year, it feels like one of the longest homeschool years we've ever had. I'm sure that's partly because we spent it isolated at home during a pandemic, but it's also been a lot of work because my son is in the 8th grade, and … Continue reading Our 8th Grade Homeschool Curriculum with High School Planning
May has been a brighter month for me. Earlier in this year, when I learned we would have to prolong our isolation because the COVID vaccine was not approved for kids yet, I fell into a sad slump, which was made worse by other circumstances. However, similar to the experience I had last year -- … Continue reading May 2021
I'm living in this space where I feel a deep sadness on one side and a deep contentment mixed with joy on the other side. It is very weird. I feel quite unmotivated to do certain things, yet I stay busy. Where I find joy hasn't changed very much: my family, the light through the … Continue reading April 2021
Hello to anyone who still cares to read this blog. 🙂 I have been quiet here partly because there's not much new to say. As you know, we are still stuck in this pandemic, though I'm starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel. With a few spring-like winter days, our hearts … Continue reading March 2021
Happy New Year! I hope you have had a good holiday season. I have not felt like writing much this month. There was a lot of holiday prep to keep me busy, but I've also had mixed feelings of sadness about the ongoing pandemic and other events as well as some contentment and gratefulness for … Continue reading December 31, 2020
Greetings & Happy Holidays. I hope you had a good Thanksgiving and that you're looking forward to the winter holidays in December. We had a pleasant Thanksgiving, but the best part has been taking a few days off from our regular routine to play and putter around the house. Boy, I needed that! And the … Continue reading November 2020
October is well on its way and the weather has been beautiful. I'm even starting to see a little color on the trees too. Our homeschool year is going as expected, and it's keeping me extremely occupied, to say the least, which is why this is a short post. This year is the most challenging … Continue reading October
