School Daze

We are "done" for the "summer." I put the two words in quotes because "done" means we will not have a set school time but I do plan on doing Bible and quiet time and math and some read alouds and encourage free reading on most days. But, nothing is set in stone and it can be altered at anytime. No pressure to perform.

Summer is in quotes because we are only taking about 6 weeks off. The kids wrinkle their noses when I mention this. But, as I tell them, our summer vacation is spread out through the entire school year. We miss many days during the school year to go to Grandma's or family trips or to do fun things. In the past, we have taken 2 months off around Thanksgiving and Christmas. So, we gotta make up those days somewhere.

Plus, for me, about 6 weeks of freedom is enough. We do our swimming lessons, horse camp and VBS. After all those things are done, we have a week or two to hang out. Then everyone starts to get restless. It works best if we have some type of routine every day. Less bickering, less impatience, less "I'm bored." And we start back when it really is oppressively hot here. So, when the nicer, cooler days come along, we can enjoy them.

Nature Girl will deny it, but yesterday she said "I am going to miss school, a little bit." Of course she went on to clarify that she will not miss math and copywork but, all the really great books we read together . . .