We began a new year of homeschool yesterday.
I am so excited about this school year!!
I’m excited about the changes we’re making and I’m looking forward to growing and enjoying this amazing adventure with my children this year.
I’ve worked out a schedule where we’ll do school for pretty much 18 weeks straight (up to Thanksgiving) and then take off about seven weeks for our next move to El Paso. We’ll start back in January and school for another 18 weeks until the end of our year in May. I’m really excited about this schedule and the flexibility it will give us to transition during our next move without worry.
So, we got started yesterday and are easing into our new year nicely.
It was a fun day, with new school outfits for everyone.
Before we got started, I took some time to capture first day of school pictures of everyone.
I was hoping to take all of our pictures outside, but the sun was just shining in their eyes too much.
Poor Will just could not keep his eyes open, so we moved our photo session inside.
He did not like having his Captain America t-shirt covered by the button-down shirt, so off it came.
And out came the smiles…there’s my sweet little kindergartener!
My second graders, EA and MC wanted at least one picture together at their desks.
MC’s outfit came from her new favorite store, Justice. She loves all things sparkle!
EA was so excited about getting back to school. Before bed on Sunday night she exclaimed, “tomorrow is going to be the best day EVER!”
And we just couldn’t leave out Jenny…my little 2 year old who is really going to make this year challenging for her mommy!
When does school start back for you?
What are you most looking forward to in your upcoming school year?
LifeAtTheCircus says
Good luck! Sounds like you have things well organized and are off to a good start. I am still so so sad I didn’t get to meet you IRL while you were at Ft Lee. My SIL was at Ft Bliss for a few years. We flew out twice to see them. You’ll have to see Carlsbad Caverns while your out there. It was great. I wish you all the best this school year and look forward to continuing to follow along in your journey.
Aubrey says
Cute! We started school yesterday, too! Here’s to a year of learning new stuff (for them and for us!!)
Laura says
Exciting and cute pictures! We do public school but I am definitely having mixed feelings about my 5 year old going off to Kindergarten in the fall. My 2 year old will go to preschool 2 mornings a week. Am excited for a little break/errand time for me but sad too.
Lori says
You did again! Absolutely fun and wonderful! I will love watching you do what you do best! Being a wonderful Mom and amazing example to your audience. Great ideas!
Jamie ~ Alabama says
Just found your blog – thought some linky clicking. 🙂
Love the dot font on those cute signs. Mind telling me which one it is.
Thanks!
Nancy M. says
Your pics are too cute! Love the idea of starting the year off with pics! I hope to start on August 1st. I had planned on doing it year round, but it didn’t really work out for that this year.