Another month...

Another month has passed so quickly. I can't believe it is the end of January today. School has gone very well this month. C is progressing and so is Ju. My high schoolers tend to do most of theirs on their own. S is working hard to graduate by the end of summer.
I don't know if I have said how much I love homeschooling. I love being with my children but more than that I love seeing their faces when they "get" it. I would have missed that and so much if they were away from home learning these things. No it's not easy, in fact some days it's really hard. It is my job and I have to treat it like I would any other job. I have to make sure the work gets done and I have to be there to provide guidance. My payment is not money though it is delight on a face when they understand something, snuggles on the sofa when we read books, laughter and smiles when we play a game that teaches but it fun. Oh it's so much more than money. Money is fleeting and temporary. Memories last a lifetime.

Another week

Another week of school starts tomorrow. I feel so unprepared. I thought this would be a week of me not being so busy but as the weekend has progressed I am just feeling overwhelmed with all that I have to do this week. It's not just stuff around here I have to leave the house and that is overwhelming and throws a wrench in school. We have to either do after noon or some in the morning and some in the afternoon and I don't do well with that. :(
So praying God will redeem the time this week and that it will be productive no matter what has to be done.

Our first week back

We started back to school Monday after the break and it went really well. We did get sidetracked today because I had to take S, 17yo, to take his drivers test. He passed and we now have another driver in the house. It will be nice to not have to drive him to work but the threat of snow and black ice has this mom worried.
I also ordered Little Hands to Heaven from Heart of Dakota for Ju. We will start probably tomorrow.  He was so happy and so cute to get his books. I hope it helps him remember his letter sounds, it should.
C is still taking violin but decided he did not want to go back to dance class. He did join cub scouts though. He looks so cute with his uniform on. I will have to take pictures. I also had a good friend send me a hat for Ju and he has hardly taken it off.

In love with Curriculum

Is it possible? Is it possible to be in love with curriculum? LOL
I do so love Heart of Dakota. It's so easy to teach and so gentle and fun on top of all that.
I know this is only my second year using it but I can't imagine not liking it as the years go on. We are in the 3rd guide Beyond (we skipped the preschool one). We are taking this guide at half pace because I want my son to be older when he gets to the older more in depth guides.
Another curriculum I am liking is All About Spelling. I have only been using it a few weeks but I so wish I had had this with my older children. It makes so much sense to teach spelling this way. It is a multi learning style format. It is always good to reinforce with all the learning styles.
If you are just stopping buy and homeschool check out the two links above and see what you think.

We have been on break since before Christmas and will start back on Monday. I am excited and since with HOD and AAS it is all prepared for me I don't have to worry about being prepared.
Enjoy your homeschooling journey.