September brings with it times of change

September 6, 2007

There is nothing quite so intimidating as the blank page. As I begin to write all the thoughts that I had thought so profound seem to be wandering around aimlessly waiting to be remembered!

Today begins a new day for adventure. School is back in session and all our boys are back in the throws of homework and re-acquainting themselves with friends they haven't talked to or seen since school ended for summer vacation.

That first day found me quite at a loss to know what to do with two of our boys back in public school and one still at home.. rather one to be homeschooled. Adam is happy to be in the virtual classroom with mum's watchful eye on him to make sure he is completing all assignments. It is rather nice having him at home .. I shall miss these days when the time comes that he returns to public school. That future event .. hmmmmmmm.. we'll see when it happens. There are days when he says that he would rather be back in public school until he thinks about the friends he has made in homeschool.

The most important thing is his education .. and making sure that he is indeed learning all the lessons and not getting lost amongst other students. There really are no perfect school systems. And, the comparison between public and homeschool for our middle boy are widely varied. His attitude in the past year, while having challenges has been a move in the right direction .. he actually likes learning again! And, it makes me thankful that I can be at home to help support him. So many parents don't have that option and must work outside of their home. I count my blessings that I am able to have the best of both worlds.

And, on that note .. will close for now. Time to check on his progress on homework. The weather is going to be quite warm today for September .. Adam and I might even get in a swim before his brothers are due home from their classes!

Make it a wonderful day!
Karen