Where did my summer go?

Moving in the summer time REALLY throws off the "summer mindset."  Packing, unpacking setting up the new house, deciding what not to unpack because you'll be moving in a few months again.  Trying to make your house "homey" but knowing you're not going to be there too long. And amongst all this, setting up "school" in your house  for your 3 school aged kiddos.

Now, I LOVE homeschooling my kids, usually. My husband and I both KNOW we were called to train our children in our home and understand the responsibilties  that go along with it.  But sometimes it gets a bit... well...hard, which is why I look forward to SUMMERTIME!!! So when we moved and set up house in a new place, summer seemed to FLY BY!

Thankfully, I still have the same conviction that I'm doing exactly what I've been led to do. I have a supportive husband and children, who for the most part, really are excited about school, and when they're not, they, thankfully, have learned the art of obedience.

So what does this look like for us? I order curriculum from a company that comes with lessons plans pre-made for the whole year. I. Love. This. If you're interested in this company you can find more about them here.

Shelves all organized, ready for school!

 

I try to plan ahead. I have most of all their supplies set out the night before. I have all the books we will be using, pulled out and put in a special spot. I have breakfast planned so we can eat together before Daddy'o has to go to work.  And then we pretty much stick to our routine. Kids dress, make beds and brush teeth while I clean up after breakfast and then we are all ready to go.

Libby helped me mix breakfast!

We are a few days into my 6th year of homeschooling and so far so good. I have to say, my Iphone comes in handy as my "baby" gets to play while I teach. Don't judge.

Here's to a great new school year. And the summer time that will follow!