Wednesday, August 27, 2008

School

The Rockstar has started school. He is taking:
  • Biology (preparing him for AP)
  • 10th grade English
  • World History
  • Sign Language I
  • Math (Still figuring that one out)
  • Elective (still need to decide)

With his math, the good news is he may be starting Austin Community College. It counts towards college credit and he's in a class that is free because we live in the city! How cool is that?! He's matured so much and I'm amazed at how much he absorbs and knows. He's one smart cookie. Oh, and he's starting drums. Hello, ear plugs!

The Princess, sadly, is going to school. I know sadly shouldn't go into that sentence but it really conveys how I feel. I didn't think sending her to school full-time would bother me but really, I wanted to homeschool her again. I know statistics are totally on my side and she would just blossom, but I also know the feeling of being overwhelmed with her attitude and her not wanting me to teach her. I am sad to see her go to school. I just want to keep her with me and continue to teach her as I always have. She's about 1 year ahead of our local "exemplary" school district, and I know her first grade year, she'd just blossom. I'm sad to see her go into school but also know she deserves a chance at it. I'm torn, really.

Sunday, August 17, 2008

Been a While...

I'm not really online anymore. I find ways to keep myself busy that don't include being online much.

But, we just got back from a great trip to St. Louis, Missouri, Chicago, Illinois, and Wisconsin. I loved the heartland of America! I really, really did. But, it was good to be home.