Our Little Posey School House

So this start to our second semester hasn't gone as well as I would have liked. No ones fault just organization and a lack of knowledge in what to do next has left me questioning what to do next year. After lots of research and prayer, my sister and I did some thorough research just last week again. I had closed the door on Seton Home-school, but after more research and the fact that they have over 11,000 students enrolled...Devin and I have decided that next year Big E will start with Seton. The school is know for having a rigorous work load, that being said Big E is super smart and I think he really needs that structure and challenge to enjoy school. Not to mention they keep track of everything and when it comes to high school and graduation they take care of your transcripts. They are also "Under the Magisterium of the Catholic Church." Another bonus that we like is their tuition includes books, so your not paying just for the school you paying for everything. I look forward to trying this new route next year, and if its not the path for Big E we can always try something else. All this being said, I do feel like we have a pretty good curriculum flow going. Its a mish mash of a bunch of different curricula : Math You See(Alpha), Story of the Worlds(my favorite), Phonic Tutor, Explode the Code, Usborne Children's Encyclopedia, Prima Latina, and we practice writing the date and prayers every day. I'm sure some think that it sounds like I have it down pretty good, but I'm a self doubter and I feel I need support from an outside entity. I do have another favorite subject this year other than Story of the World...Prima Latina! I absolutely love learning Latin with Big E. Our newest accomplishment is learning the Doxology, though we already not the Holy, Holy, Holy prayer. Gloria Patri, Filio, Spiritui Sancto. Glory be to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, et in saecula saeculorum. Amen. world without end. Amen. I never imagined enjoying learning a language as much as I enjoy learning Latin. We have learned alot of verbs a handful of nouns, counting to 10. So much fun, I think Big E really likes it too. Latin has become an exciting lesson in our day. Just last week Big E started martial arts at Tiger Rock in Leander, he's doing it during the day with other home-schoolers and has the opportunity to do it a total of 6 days a week. Really looking forward to watching him learn and grow in martial arts. Yesterday Big E was awarded with his Bobcat Badge and Tiger Badge in Cub Scouts. He's so proud of himself, I can't believe how much he's doing and learning everyday. He's growing up too fast and I feel so blessed and lucky to be able to home-school our kids and have such a big influence in their lives. You don't realize how valuable home-schooling is til you get to really know your kids and how they think...who they are? I was in public school and begged to be home-schooled back when it wasn't popular. I missed my family so much and felt like my sister and I would have been so much closer had we been home-schooled. Mad and Big E are bonding so much, they love their time together, and though kids fight and it can be overwhelming. I wouldn't change anything about having all our kids home with me all day. Anyone out there that has an opportunity to home-school should do it, it could change yours, your kids, and your families lives in ways you never imagined. Coming from a Catholic point of view, I feel I'm getting to teach our kids about God and prayer and a relationship with God in ways I didn't realize were possible. God thank you for letting us home-school.