Where HAVE you been?

I hear Mrs. Weasley's voice in my head as I said that! How is it possible to homeschool when you are never home? Well, that is the beauty of homeschooling. We have been so busy, living and enjoying life, ignoring the laundry a bit, and skipping the workbooks. Life is for learning. Beauty surrounds us and teaches lessons that Saxon never could (I'm having Saxon issues this week).

We've been to the beach, to see the marvels of Lake Michigan. I've been beaten up the biggest dune by a nearly three year old, mom needs to get in better shape, clearly! Fun was had by all. Nothing refreshes the soul like a day of relaxation to appreciate the beauty God places all around us.

We've been to the Art Institute of Chicago, with Brother Maximilian Mary, CFR. We had a great time. Note to parents, if you are friends with a religious who likes kids, and frequently acts like one, do NOT, under any circumstances let him convince you he can be trusted to sit with them on the train, during rush hour, with 3 kids under 10. They will squeal, he will make them shriek, they will draw looks from every adult on board, and you will find the nearest newspaper to hide under as the conductor asks if those children can Possibly behave on the train. He will then laugh at you and then, as you are ready to strangle them all, he will have them do evening prayer with him, and you will get teary at how lovely it is.

We've also begun all the usual back to school activities, Russian Style Ballet, Master Gardner Classes, and Homeschool Band. I never wanted to be one of those families that spent more time in the car driving than at home, but it is happening. Overall it is not bad, we listen to audio books, and take walks while waiting for the child who is in lessons.

So, that is what life is like in our small corner of the world. I had a deadline Monday, I sent it in today. My husband had to stay out half the night selling copies of Halo 3, such is the life of retail. But we got to have a picnic on a water fall yesterday, so life is very good, and full of many simple joys.