Category Archives: homeschooling

Three weeks in…

Posted on October 3, 2021 by Jennifer

So, the kids have completed three weeks of school and the short version is, they’re doing great. In fact, we all are. I’ve wondered many times over the past 15 years if I’d have a crisis of identity when my … Continue reading →

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First Day of School ~ 2021-2022

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Jennifer

What a great morning. The kids woke up ready and eager for their day. Getting ready was a breeze and we walked the mile to school with little issue… other than the fact that their book bags were overfilled due … Continue reading →

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Back to School… but not the way you’re thinking!

Posted on July 31, 2021 by Jennifer

15 years I’ve been a homeschooling mom and I’ve loved every single year. I find it hard to believe I’ve graduated two kids from our homeschool. I never intended to do that but planned fully to go back to the … Continue reading →

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Last day of school 2020-2021

Posted on June 4, 2021 by Jennifer

Way back in June (I’m writing this in August) we wrapped up our school year with a fizzle, not a bang. The early part of 2021 beat the crap out of us and we all just kinda didn’t care too … Continue reading →

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Museums, Zoos, and Turkish Coffee

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Jennifer

Those are only related in that we experienced all of those things in March! Seasons passes are the way to go and we have zero regrets in the purchasing of them. American Museum of Natural History We got off the … Continue reading →

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School, The Truckster, Grand Central, and Black Panther

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Jennifer

Routine! Finally! After being all out of sorts from the beginning of May (when we shipped our HHGS), we were so very ready for routine. Our printer had not arrived by the time I needed to prep for school so … Continue reading →

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Corona Days – 19-24

Posted on May 3, 2020 by Jennifer

The last update I gave covered Corona-Days 3-18. I was mentally prepared for this experience to last about a month and yet, here we are on day 50 of our stay-at-home order. We are starting to see things in the … Continue reading →

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Hayden ~ Class of 2019!

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Jennifer

The last blog post I wrote was about my baby boy turning 18. How in the world did that happen so fast! I wonder if this ever happens to anyone else… time goes by and everything seems normal. Then I … Continue reading →

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Hayden’s Senior Year and College Plans

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Jennifer

I’m shocked to see myself type the word “college” in reference to my own child. I’m excited and proud, and, for good reason, relieved. I’m relieved because he’s decided to stay with us and knock out the first two years … Continue reading →

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School year, 2018-2019

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Jennifer

I’m sitting here writing this on a Sunday afternoon, and we have completed 10 days of school. This may have been my favorite start to a school year, ever. Things have gone smoothly and I’ve enjoyed my job so much! … Continue reading →

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