Pardon me while I scream into this pillow…

Two of my kids are starting school on Wednesday. Like...SCHOOL. The kind with teachers that are not me, and homework, y'all. We haven't used that dirty word since the summer of 2007. Classes, schedules, and (shudders) homework. I am churning inside with a combination of anxiety, dread, excitement, and curiosity. I am just an observer. …

State Research Report

I assigned Cole a state research report today.  This will be the "magnum opus" of his fourth grade year.  LOL!  He will be covering the state of Nevada, since it is our new home and none of us know very much about it.  It's been a LONG time since I have done a report on …

Law-abiding Citizen?

Let me just tell you this... Becoming a law-abiding citizen in the state of Nevada is trickier than I thought! It took THREE trips to the DMV for me to finally be licensed and get my van registered.  I went on Wednesday and the line was easily four hours long.  I had the kids with …

Floyd Lamb State Park

Well, we were supposed to meet up with some homeschoolers this morning to start a "Go Green!" environmental kids team, but things went a little wacky.  We got up early, packed snacks and water, and then drove 45 minutes north to Floyd Lamb State Park.  We paid our $6 entry fee, drove around looking for …

Homeschooling in Nevada

Although I am not yet living in Nevada, I am really excited about my homeschooling prospects there.  Nevada is very much a libertarian/freedom-oriented state.  Basically, it's right up my alley! As far as homeschooling goes, I submit an intent to homeschool to the local school district...and that's it.  I can choose to have the kids …