First real week of home schooling.

So far I have to say that home schooling is going really well. My biggest challenge is trying to figure out exactly what Blake already knows and doesn't know. Everytime I think I have it figured out and start to teach...he already knows it :/ When I ask him if lessons are too easy, he says no. We will figure it our eventually. I found a great online program for him and Hunter to do. He works on the computer for about an hour a day (3 20 min blocks). Then we reinforce info taught or branch off the lessons. I love the flexibilty of the day. We take several breaks and also ride/walk to the park just about everyday. Yesterday was great because Ben actually got to go with us.

I am very thankful for our family time. I believe that is one benefit of being a military family. We are shown on a regular basis just how precious family time is. It is so easy to take advantage of the time with the ones you love.

Parker is walking EVERYWHERE!!! Didn't take him long to get his balance going and take off. He is just amazing. Growing up so fast but will always be my baby. :)

We actually unpacked the final box in the house yesterday! Almost everything is in its place. I bought a couple bar stools yesterday and stuff for the 1/2 bath downstairs. We keep finding more things we need though. I REALLY need a new vacuum. A futon or pull out bed/sofa is a must for the loft. And I need some kind of color for my living room. I'll figure it out eventually though.

Right now my biggest struggle is Ben working the night shift. Like I said earlier, I cherish him being home so I feel bad for even complaining. But, I seriously feel like a single mom again. He tries to stay on the nights schedule so that his body doesn't keep flipping back and forth. But it just makes it feel like he never has a day off. He is always sleeping during the day and doesn't get to go to bed with me. :( I am a big cuddler and I don't sleep well without him.

Ben is off Sat and Sun so hopefully we will head to the beach again. We did get tickets to the Pro Bowl!!! They aren't the best seats because we waited so late to buy them but we will still be there :)

It is past my bedtime...so the rambling will pick up another day :)