Very, very busy!

I hadn't realized it had been a week since I made an entry until this morning.  We've been very busy around here lately.

First of all, by bedtime last Wednesday, the day of my last entry, we had decided that we were going to take Eler Beth out of school right now and finish up the year home schooling.

I'd been toying with the notion for a while, and after we'd made a definite decision to home school her next year, and we began really talking about it a lot, she started asking why I couldn't just go ahead and do it now.  I kept saying, no, it'll be best if you finish out the year, but honestly the only thing I was worried about was that she might regret it if we did.  After all she'd been at this school since Kindergarten, and she would be graduating this year.  But I got so irritated with something her teacher said last week that I told Thomas Wednesday evening that for just a little I'd take her out now.  He said, "I'm all for it!"  So we did.

When I told her what my main concern was she said, "Well, Mom, it's not the same school anymore, anyway."  And it isn't.  Not only is it a brand new building, but her beloved principal died last year, and although she likes the new prinicipal, it just isn't the same. 

So last Friday was her last day; we went in Monday to say goodbye and get her things.  Then we just spent the rest of the day together and making plans.  Over the weekend Thomas and I had gone to KSS School Store for the books we'll need, and then I sat down and made out a lesson plan.  Sunday afternoon I made another trip to Barnes & Noble for a few more things. 

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday we followed the lesson plan and she did very well.   We have a set schedule because she is the type who needs routine and structure.  Today was a half day for the school kids, so Andrew was home early.  So today, I didn't even schedule anything.  We spent the morning doing other things.

We have a new addition to the family -- a cockatiel named Louie.  He is a gorgeous bird, very personable, and fiesty!  He's really starting to bond with Eler Beth, all ready.  I think he'll train well.  I hope!!

I want to thank everyone for their encouraging comments.  It will be an interesting experience to say the least, but so far we are really enjoying it; and the stress levels have already gone way down for everyone involved!

Tags: Home schooling, cockatiels