Back To School

Well, it's back to school time! I did a pre-school at home with Bryce and Mackenzie last year. Mackenzie was soooooooooo excited to turn 5 and go to Kindergarten this year, but alas, the school system here in our county just DOES NOT measure up to my expectations so we are homeschooling again this year. Mackenzie told me, "But mom, I need to go to school. There are lots of boys and girls there to meet and I need to make friends there." She is such a social girl and LOVES to be around other boys and girls her age - most especially other little girls :) Being a teacher though, and knowing what I know about the schools here, I just felt so strongly that I should homeschool her this year. So, we started school the beginning of August. We're in our 3rd week of school and it's been quite an adventure already! I've been wading through different curriculums (and adapting them and changing them all around) and trying to get Sydney to wake up just a little later in the morning (I would prefer 6:30 or even 7:00 but she's an early bird like her sister). It's been a challenge to balance Sydney (who is 14 months old and walking around and getting into everything), Bryce (who is VERY energetic and wants my attention during schooltime) and Mackenzie. I can usually interest Bryce in some schooltime activities on his level. This sure has me feeling like I'm in a circus!! We're doing good though and Mackenzie is just sooooooooooo smart!! She learns so quickly and loves schooltime (most of the time). We really did alot in preschool last year so she's ahead of the game in all of the curriculum I have. So, we're adapting and speeding things up for her. I guess she'll be in first grade by January. That's the beauty of homeschool though. I can adapt the learning to be just what Mackenzie needs! Wish us luck for the rest of the school year!!