Well, it’s official! I just sent in the 4th Quarter report to the school district and our formal homeschooling year is over. There’s been some good and some not so great – we suffered a severe case of burnout in the second half of the year. It’s bittersweet because my oldest is headed back to school and it was wonderful to see him grow as a learner and young man. My younger son definitely isn’t sure what he wants to do yet – he likes to keep his options open (which I am cool with).

Now, we go on a more relaxed daily schedule which I devised last year. The kids have a menu of activities to choose from that earn them points towards using electronics. They have to do some “basics” first before they can earn extra points or use any points. These include some basic self care, reading, writing in their journals, and sometimes chores. I am excited about doing some fun projects with them like tie-dye and rock painting.

It’s been nice seeing them back in sports and doing activities. We have a very full summer ahead of us. I’m most excited about our week in the Adirondacks. I want to swim and sit in front of a campfire for hours.

I hope you all get to enjoy your summer!

Marjorie