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Jul. 2, 2006
Back from the homeschool conference
I attended a conference/curriculum fair in the city we used to live in (where my mom still lives) this past week. Not only did I get the benefit of the conference, I got to visit with my Mom, as did the dc. They always enjoy this week with Mema--she takes them lots of fun places, and they get to swim in her pool.
I didn't attend a lot of the speaker sessions--seemed to be a lot of repeat of things I'd heard in previous years, but the ones I did go to were good. I was able to buy most of the materials I need for next year (always a great savings on shipping--although the gas to get there really negates that, if it weren't for the side benefit of seeing Mom and lots of old friends).
But most of all, it is a time of refocus for me--of gearing up for the new year and getting excited about what is to come.
We have a traditional summer break around here (I need it and look forward to it as much as the dc do!). Once school is out, it is so nice to just put it all away and not even THINK about it for a bit. But, there comes a time (usually before I am ready) to pull stuff out, finish up last year's filing, and start planning for the coming year.
The conference seems to be that mark for me. Since we'll be starting earlier than usual this year (to allow time off for baby in Dec), I have the month of July to wrap up last year, set up my new computer program for next year (I bought Edu-Track to help with the recordkeeping), and plan the first few weeks of Tapestry. The plan is to do a little each day to avoid the last minute all out push at the end of the month.
We're planning to start the first week of August. Tomorrow I get busy!
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Jul. 8, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Glad you got to go~
blessings,
Teena