California McMillans

Blake wanted a haircut on Sunday.  I cut his hair with the shears, leaving it about two inches long.  He threw a raging fit because it was "too short."  No picture of Blake. Hanna wanted her hair cut, but rather than cut it, I just combed it out and put in some pigtails.  Then Kira wanted pigtails.  Hanna really likes her dresses.  Look how tall Kira's getting! Mister can be so charming when he wants.  Otherwise, it's 100 mph, volume 10, until bedtime.  Okay, bye.

It started out normal.  It was a fun year homeschooling Blake and Kira.  We loved our co-op, countless playdates.  It was a year filled with friends, parks, lunches and adventures.  There are all different classifications of how people homeschool; eclectic, charlotte mason, unschooling.  If I could make up one it would be village eclectic homeschooling.  In many ways it is magical.  Public school is so many hours. It is hard to fit in playdates everyday but with homeschooling it is that.  I am so grateful for the women in our village and their children.   <br> Blake was a different kid in 2nd compared to 1st.  He was relatively happy.  Still anxious here and there but able to live a normal childhood.  It is amazing to compare one year to the next and fills me with gratitude to recognize his growth and increase in happiness. Soo Grateful!   <br> The greatest challenge is homeschooling with Parker and Hanna.  Someone is always getting the short end of the stick.  Parker is ex