A Fly On My Homeschool Wall

  Here are my oldest four girls. My first set of babies. Looking so beautiful! A childhood friend got married this weekend, so Pixie flew out, and Super Star drove over, and all four of them attended the wedding an hour or so away from here. Pixie's arrival was a complete surprise (she loves to do that!).   And we have just laughed ourselves sick having all of us together. As I write, I have a ham in the oven, pumpkin desserts on the counter, side dishes to prepare, and dinner with all 13 kids (12+1 son-in-law) and Sir Walter Scott to look forward to. The weather also finally decided to be fall today. It's such a happy day!! As for school and all . . . after taking a kind-of-break while Little Princess was gone, I'm having a hard time finding our rhythm again. It doesn't help that I'm making getting outside with the kids a priority. And I know that the outside time counts! I do! It's kind of ridiculous that I feel guilty about doing bookwork because we need the ...

I finally got to talk to my girl about her experiences in Colorado, Utah, and Idaho, and she absolutely loved her trip. She fell in love with USAFA and hopes so badly to attend that school and serve our country. She loved seeing the stars in so much more glory that we can see them from our home area. She had so much fun interacting with extended family. And she loved, loved, loved spending time with Pixie (who loved, loved, loved having her little sister stay with her). Out to dinner with extended family At the Idaho Falls temple Hanging out in Pixie's apartment . . . just before they set up the camera and film themselves playing a game in which they spit water on one another while giggling maniacally Little Princess flew home alone, and she was a champion traveler.  She asked for help when she needed it and handled difficulties with panache. She spent the next day sleeping, waking to attend dance practice, and then sleeping again.  But she's recovered now, and I've enjoyed...