What Brave Looks Like
This morning was a hustle and bustle getting six kiddos dressed in their uniforms, backpacks set with snacks and supplies, and out the door for the first day of summer…
Family Time
A little update at the end of a full Sunday, and the beginning of another week. I am so, so happy to be able to report that I am finally…
Off to School!
August also brought the beginning of a new school year for five kiddos, in a new school! We were so excited when we got the email saying that Jordan and…
Jets-Bombers – 2018
At Ss. Simon and Jude there is a longstanding rivalry that fosters school spirit. There are two Kindergarten classrooms, and when you enroll your child, he or she becomes either…
Back to School, and all that…
Whew. Third day of the new school year down. By the end of the week I think we'll have at least the morning routine nailed. With driving help from two…
Picking up the pace
After a few days of adjusting to our routines again, we have begun to accelerate a little this week. Junior has a cool new desk set up in a corner beside…
16 going on 17
Yesterday morning, for the third time in the history of my home schooling, I found myself surprised to be at Glendale Community College to accompany another of my children to…
Phonics, here we come!
One of my favorite things about home schooling has always been this Phonics program. I've looked back wistfully upon the early reading phase these many years, and never dreamed I…
The welcome packet from SSJ Cathedral School, including folder of info, bookmark, and a beautiful rosary and booklet commemorating the 60th anniversary of the school.
Appointments Galore, and Some Milestones
In the last week I have facilitated 6 medical/dental appointments in addition to the usual driving of kids to activities, and it makes me very happy that my calendar for the…
The tableau before me as I begin the day.
School, when it happens…
Coming up for air after a week of insanity -- so many appointments I lost count! I'm just happy to be done with the dentist and doctors and specialists for…