Was just catching up w/your lives as I just haven't been able to be around much this summer and have yet again been inspired by you and your outlook on life. You have a great way of looking at life and dealing w/the things that get thrown your way. Wow! Thanks!!!
I am sure the kids will just blossom and love 'going' to school. Be sure to take lots of pics the first day of school. One thing I always do w/E&B is to take a pic by their door w/the grade and teacher name. I do this on the first day and then again on the last day. It is a fun way to see how much they have grown that year.
It will also be good times for you and the boys...you being so organized, probably won't know what to do w/yourself. ;-)
We need to get together some time soon.
tonya

 

I'm out here!
I want to encourage you about your decision to send the kids to school. I know it's a tough decision...one that doesn't come without a lot of consideration and prayer. I'm sure the kids will do great in the new environment...and it will give you the time you need to concentrate on the younger two and the life change that is coming. (BTW - I'm looking forward to hearing about it...I'm terrible curious! ;)

 

Kim, I am still keeping up with you. I know that this is a big step, but God has done so much, He won't let you down now! I think you will enjoy getting to spend some specific time with the bwins. You will also be amazed at how quickly that list can be accomplished each day. You have wonderful kids who will do well wherever they are planted. Just think of all the lives that will experience love just by knowing your great kids!
love ya!
tori

 

I can imagine that homeschooling that many children can be a challenge. I fear doing my one and he'll be attending preschool too. Needs the extra challenge in learning.

I'm still here reading.

 

Hi! I check in almost every day. I haven't been leaving many comments anywhere because I don't have anything to say. Or I'm too tired to type. Wow, the life change thing sounds huge. Can't wait to learn more. I've never considered doing the homeschool thing, since we have really good local schools and I don't think I have the patience to teach my own kids. Wow, sounds like alot is happening in your neck of the woods!

 

G day!
I am always reading your blog! I may not post a comment too often but I have enjoyed sharing your life.....

I wish you all the best for the first day of school... I know how hard it is my twins started this year. And I am still getting use to not having them around....

I hope that the life change goes well. And I hope that no one is sick or anything I am worried that it is a health issue.. If you can tell us without telling us....

anyways hugz and prayers for new starts and new adventures!!

 

I think that the public school decision is a good one (naturally - I'm a public school teacher!). Personally, I've been amazed at how moms like you and Mary at Owlhaven do it! I've got enough to think about arranging curriculum for one grade level. How you manage multiple grade levels while teaching your own kids (which is WAY different than teaching someone else's), is a mystery to me. Hopefully public school will work out fine for the kids, and you'll feel less pressure to wear so many different hats in one day.

Best of luck to you and your family, no only with the school transition, but with the major change coming up in a year.

 

I'm here, of course. For some reason your updates don't display on bloglines so I have to remember to click over from my blog. Since Slugger's homecoming, my memory just isn't what it used to be!

OK. I'm totally curious about the life change. Huge decision about sending the older four to public school. I hope they really enjoy it and benefit from it. It will be interesting to see if they're way ahead of their peers or right on track.

 

I'm still here! I love catching up with your family. Good luck with all the changes!

 

I'm still here... reading at every update. You are a great Biblical inspiration to me and always have shown living through God's love.

I can't wait to see how your big change unfolds! Sending kiddos off to school has to be scary! Good luck!

 

Hi,

I rarely leave comments, but I want you to know I've been reading your blog for quite some time! I'm very curious to see what life change is going to be happening soon and can't wait to read about the children's adjustment to the public school classroom.

:)

 

I'm here, too. As you know, my kids attend public school. Not because I couldn't give them a great education here, but for the reasons you mentioned: my own sanity, and because I want them to learn to be self-confident, fearless, and able to communicate with people from different back-grounds. I also want to make sure the younger children get the attention and focus that they need to be ready for their formal education. I know your kids will do great.
No fair with the "life changing" event and NO information. Hmmm....job change? pregnancy? move? adoption? becoming international missionaries?
Oh, what could it be??!!

 

I am here. I have been a lurker for a while. I love hearing about your family!

 

I'm still reading. I think it will benefit everyone if they go to public school. You for your sanity and them for socializing, taking direction from different people and learning from teachers with different teaching styles and methods than yours. I know you will miss them, but at least the little ones will get more ind. attention. And you can look forward to all the great stories they have from school.

 

I still check in every day, Kim. ;>

 

I know it was a hard decision for you to put the kids in public school but it sounds like the right decision and that you will all benefit.
I'll be praying for whatever it is that your future holds that you are all prepared for it.

 

I'm still around... just can't manage to keep up with all that is going on this summer! I am praying that once September gets here, it will slow down a tad... as my post from Thursday stated... I'm tired!

You have me soooo curious about the life change... jessy hit my thoughts. When will we find out!?!

I'm praying for your family as you guys head to public school.