It’s that time of year – school is starting up again and Mamas everywhere are sending their little darlings off to class in sparkling new clothing and shiny shoes. Except me … as a year round home schooling Mama, my kids will show up for class in torn t-shirts and shorts that are just barely going to make it through what’s left of summer. But even… Read more »
Last week, our attempt at a family mini-vacation went terribly, terribly wrong. This week, our son was scheduled to play football in the state Capital, almost as far away as last week’s game. After much consideration and discussion, we decided to try the whole Travel Lodge Adventure again. I’m thrilled to report that this trip went much more smoothly than… Read more »
Yesterday (Friday) was my almost 15-year-old son’s first high school football game. His team was playing an ‘away’ game roughly 250 miles from where we live. (The price we pay for living in a ‘homeschool unfriendly’ community – driving our kids for opportunities.) And even though he’s been telling me for a couple weeks it was extremely unlikely that as a Sophomore he would… Read more »