Our first year of homeschooling is almost completed. Though we are taking a very very laid back approach it has been really fun to pick topics and begin the process of educating at home--though some would argue that educating actually beings in utero. At least every couple days I am so grateful for the decision we have made, especially when I look at my precious boy who is getting to be quite the little man.

In the midst of a crazy busy week last week we got the most recent copy of Homeschooling Today Magazine

Even though I am a writer and reader I try to limit the number of subscriptions we hold for the sake of budget and money, but this one magazine is my preferred resource homeschooling information. Whenever it comes I am tempted to drop everything and read it cover to cover and If ever I am feeling overwhelmed with the magnitude of the task ahead of me, I find it a great encouragement. It is a great feeling when someone asks the children if they go to school and the children confidently say, "we go to school at home."

Next winter I think we will start a reading program and beef up the family cooking and of course this summer is all about nature studies even though we are officially off.