Gerren will do Algebra II, American History, English II and Biology of some sort. We're trying to decide on a curriculum. What I used for Landon (Apologia) is just NOT going to work for Gerren. We're also trying to decide whether to begin tackling a foreign language or not, and if so, using what curriculum.
Chase will continue doing CLE math, but I'm not going to do Sonlight 5 in its entirity with her. I just didn't like it that much when I did it with the boys. So, I'm researching options including SL 5 readers and read-alouds (but not history), Florida history (I have this from the boys) along with the Maps and Geography book and maybe putting real effort into memorizing the States and Capitals more thoroughly and the Presidents. Or maybe I'll do Runkle's geography program with the SL 5 readers and read-alouds. Decisions, decisions!
Carys is going to do Sonlight Preschool 3/4 which is really just reading good books. Here's a picture of her looking really cute one day.
Boy, do I have trouble getting a good smile out of this girl!
Finally, we are praying about selling our house and downsizing financially so that we will have NO mortgage which for us means NO debt. In doing this, we would probably move to Ocala where Greg works and all the churches we've visited are and where Gerren and Chase have music lessons. Now, the other REALLY BIG thing we are praying about is purchasing a home in the historic district which would need to be completely renovated inside. It would be a major project, but we'd end up with no mortgage, enough space, and a really neat home. There are a LOT of details that God would have to work out perfectly, though. So, we're praying for him to make everything clear to us.
Finally, I just have to share this last picture. One Tuesday night before Civil Air Patrol, Landon came into the room dressed for PT like this: black shirt, navy blue shorts, black socks up to his knees. We all almost keeled over laughing! He is SUCH a nerd! But the really wonderful thing about this kid is that he just doesn't care. He's so comfortable in his own skin. Upon threat of disowning, we got him to change the shorts into burgundy ones and to swap the socks out for shortER white ones. He refuses to wear the no-show socks. What a kid! :)
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WOW! You've got quite a lot to think about right now. I think it would be SO MUCH fun to remodel an historic house! And, to end up without a house payment in the deal as well would be icing on the cake!
Yes, we think it would be really neat, too. The dilemma is that we'd need to sell our house first to have the money to purchase the historic home outright as well as fix it up. Then, we'd have to have somewhere to live for probably 3 months until enough of the house was livable. So, God would have to work out some very minute details. Of course, He's up to that if it's His will.
Oh those sorts of decisions, where to live etc, stress me out so much. Praying for you!
Yep, Sam is one of those kids who is comfortable in her own skin also. Wow! What a lot going on in the Meahl family these days!!! Good for you! I totally understand about the curriculum dilemmas. Sam just had her evaluation and is all set to go into the ninth grade curriculum. I have been researching, evaluating, and 'adapting' different options. I'll keep you posted via emails.
I am right there trying to make the curriculum decisions for next year. I only have one to worry about though. :) My husband would LOVE to buy an old house and fix it up, that sounds really cool. Keep up posted!!
Hey Linda,
I couldn't put my finger on your email address right now, but I wanted to let you know the curriculum arrived. Thanks so much for letting me borrow it next year!
I enjoyed catching up with you, Linda. It will be fun to watch and see which direction God leads you.
I think that's a neat idea! Living in an historic home sounds like a real adventure. It would also allow for you all to be closer to all your activities.
This is the first year in about 3 that I actually know what we're doing next year.LOL This is Allison's last year too.
Linda, I love how you captured everything in this post, from curriculum, to Carys's pic, to Landon's clothes. Fun read!
Carys is getting SOOOOOO SOOOO big! I miss her little face!
I think it's cool how homeschooled kids often don't worry about fashion and stuff and just wear what the like. LOL
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