I always wondered where Noah would be in an actual academic environment and it turns out he’s about where I thought he’d be: behind in math and way ahead in reading.
The placement teacher wasn’t sure about where to put him in math because he’s not as behind as we thought he might be but we [...]

Now I have three appointments tomorrow — two work-related and one braces-related (did I mention that Noah got braces?).
Speaking of Noah, he’s in his fifth year of baseball, playing for the same team on which he started as a wee t-ball player. Back then he hung back and watched the other boys scramble for the [...]

Since a couple of people mentioned that they hadn’t realized Noah is homeschooled, I thought I’d give a quick rundown about it. (I always forget that readership changes — in a few years people will write in saying, “Wait a second — Madison’s adopted?”)
This is my homeschool journey. (Brett’s homeschool journey was easier because it [...]

I wanted to write all the funny things she’s been doing lately but I’m not sure if she’ll let me since she’s using my right arm as a snot rag despite having a full box of kleenex at her side. Ok, I’ll try while her attention is on her orange juice.

She is heart-breaking in her [...]

If Brett and I are and have been on the same page re., homeschooling. Mostly yes and occasionally no.
Brett was more pro-homeschooling than I was in the middle there but he also (rightly) felt that it was ultimately my decision since I was going to be the one home with him and giving up the [...]