First Day of School

CedarWoods School is back in session! Andy's first day of 11th grade went very well yesterday. We just completed classwork for our 2nd day - 2 down and 178 to go!

We have a full schedule for this year - English (which includes Grammar, Vocabulary, Composition and Literature), Business Math, Biology (complete with dissection labs!), American History, Spanish and Health/PE. I'm setting aside 3-1/2 hours for "classroom" instruction and then homework is on his own time - he's going to be learning alot about time management and setting priorities this year in addition to his academic studies.

Of course, Andy's not the only one working on his time management skills! This is the time of year that I wonder what I was thinking when I decided to go to work parttime while homeschooling a high schooler! This summer, I've been re-evaluating the things I do and how I do them in order to simplify routines and schedules to fit in everything that needs to get done. Sometimes it's a process of evaluating, then re-evaluating, then re-re-evaluating. I have to remind myself that there will be time to do some of the things I just want to do when Andy is through with school - which really isn't that far away! The historical fiction novel for the young adult market that I want to write will just have to wait a little while. The zippered, hoodie sweater that I want to knit will feel just as warm in a couple of years. I am working "rewards for good behavior" into my schedule - monthly dinner out with Karen, working on a knitted sampler afghan with my mom when I can make a couple of free hours to knit more complicated blocks under her guidance. All work and no play makes Shari kind of cranky!

Well, the laundry is piled to the basement ceiling in Shari's World today so I'll bring this entry to a close and get a load or two done before heading out to work. Till next time....