High school!

Prior to the pandemic, we had already decided that we'd continue homeschool till the end. X is very inquisitive so this year has taken more energy. However, there are things to look forward to. Such as this is the last year we need music and health! We're excited to choose electives for our high school years. This year we chose mythology! I haven't had much time for updates so I'm not sure when I'll be back.

Family tree

We're learning about the Civil war and X wanted to know if any of our ancestors had fought in any war. I did find that my paternal great grandfather's headstone mentions WWI. I know an uncle of mine was in the Gulf war. This brought us to searching C's lineage as well.

Something to look forward to

Middle school is almost over. Two short months left. X is elated to never need art after this. He probably gets that from me. History is becoming his strong suit.   

Coronavirus Pandemic

Our town is infected. I worry about our income. We purchased a new vehicle prior to Cuomo placing our state on 'pause'. I worry about the possibility of looting and/or riot situations starting. My surgery has been postponed. We can't get out to our co-op art class, weekly tutoring, or any field trip. Public schools have been closed for over a week but our homeschooling continues. We're fortunate that I'm already a SAHM thus not rushing to find childcare. We are not scrambling like several other families to figure out how to school at home. I guess we have to wait and see how this ends. Stay strong!     

Flexibility

I have surgery coming up in April. I'm using our spring break for my recovery. The flexibility of homeschool made scheduling a breeze. Lately, we've been having car trouble and have recently started considering leasing a new one.

Additions to our homeschool

I purchased a microscope, laminator, and X got STEM kits for Solstice from his aunt. Exciting!