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End of Year One!

Well we made it through our first year of Homeschooling. Yes, I know it was only Kindergarten, but still, we were both new at it. I have learned that it doesn't have to be like the public schools, that our school is flexible and is focused on my children's needs. I am looking forward to next year already. Mainly looking forward to giving my children the time that they deserve and not having to cut things short to run off to work. (June 30th is coming quick.) I am also looking forward to the CHEC Conference next weekend now that I will have a better idea of what I am looking at.

Here is a picture of my little graduate.


The Saturday before her graduation she had her first ballet recital. Needless to say May was pretty busy.

Comments

Michele said…
Give me a holler if you need anything. Having homeschooled from kindergarten through high school and beyond, I'm always willing to help out.
Stacey said…
Thank you, I will keep you in mind! :)

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