It has been years since I have written for this blog, and I am feeling rather rusty with my words. Today began a another chapter for us, and I have made the goal to do better at keeping up with this blog. For the past 8 years we have been a home school family, learning has been a family thing. During that time we have run paper routes and started a bakery; we have worked, and played, always together. Today, after 8 years, I said good-by to all four kids and sent them off to public school.
Sending the younger kids to school was a difficult decision to make. The thought continued to wiggle it's way through my head all through the summer. As the school year approached I knew that we had to make a decision. Four days before school began I knew that I was not ready physically or emotionally to tackle this year and be successful. Over the weekend the subject was brought up and we discussed it as a family. The kids were all on board and became excited at the idea of going to public school, something the younger ones have never done. So it happened yesterday while Alyssa and Sam began classes at the high school, I spent the day enrolling the kids in elementary school, meeting teachers, and shopping for the supplies that we did not currently have.
Today began a new chapter in our family, a venture back into the public school system. Leaving the kids at school felt like leaving my band new kindergartner. I walked the kids to their classes, they both gave me a hug (something I hope will continue), and I walked out of the building. My heart hurt a little, but I am excited for their potential this year. They will have new experiences, make new friends, and hopefully push themselves to be their best.
Alyssa is a senior, excited about AP Art and Orchestra. As she finishes up her last year at home, we are excited to see the progress she will made and the path that she will follow.
Sam is a sophomore doing half day of school so that she may continue her babysitting job 2 days a week. She is excited about her Culinary Arts class, and is also taking Algebra and Biology, and doing German and Finance independently.
Connor is beginning 5th grade. He likes his teacher, and was happy to see some familiar faces in his class this morning.
Kaylin is ready for 2nd grade and all the adventure that comes with it. She has already made a couple of new friends, and was happy to report that her class got extra recess today. Her teacher reported that she was great in class, and even thought the classroom became an oven (the reason for the extra recess).
On a sad note, before the kids left for school they all said good-by to our beloved kitty. Prince Dum-Dum has been a part of our family for over 10 years. However today we woke to find that he had a major blood clot in his lower femoral artery, cutting off the blood flow and paralyzing his hind legs. His breathing was very labored, he was in a lot of pain, and we had to have him put down.
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