Remember how I told you guys that Leo had decided to participate in the junior version of NaNoWriMo this year? Well, I wanted to give you a quick update. NaNoWriMo has been a wonderful experience for Leo so far. He has been incredibly excited about his story. It is adorable to see him so proud…
Re-Jammin’
Today has been one of those rainy, raw, and dark New England days. It is the kind of day that makes even the most morning of morning people want to roll over in bed and waste the day. Before I had any real responsibilities, I used to call this type of day a re-jam day….
The quest for his community
Yesterday, I reflected upon the changes our family has made this year. Homeschooling a profoundly gifted and twice exceptional child is a daunting task, especially when you find yourself suddenly doing it. Fortunately, we have been blessed with open-minded family and friends, and they have been nothing but supportive of our decision. However, when we…
What a difference a year makes
He used to climb in my car with a grim look on his face and ask me, “Do I have to go to school tomorrow?” He would collapse in his car seat, exhausted, as if it took his last bit of energy to make the ascent into our vehicle. If I didn’t respond immediately, he’d…
Homeschool Second-Guessing
Homeschoolers out there, do you second-guess yourself frequently? And for those of you who didn’t set out to homeschool… those of you who suddenly found yourself here, do you still find yourself getting mad at your public school, or the state of schools in general? A few months back I wrote about my desire to…
How to Keep a Book Log for Your Little Reader
This morning I realized that it has been six months since we had Leo assessed for giftedness. Six months ago we learned exactly how gifted he is, and also realized that homeschooling was quite likely the only type of schooling that could adequately meet his needs. After sharing the scores, the psychologist recommended that we start…
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