What changes have you made this semester?🌻

You made nice changes. God bless you

Thanks for sharing your changes! Im also in the verge of changing things up this year. I might end up sharing it as well. That’s wonderful that your kids are involved in so many activities.💖

Change is always good even if it feels temporarily uncomfortable in the beginning. But there is alwsys good lessons to learn.😊

What a great update. We have basketball starting this week.

I only schedule appts on Thursdays. So when they scheduler asks “what day is good for you” I’ll always say, “you next opening for Thursday afternoon.” Pick your day and time that works for your family and that day is doctor day. Hope this helps.

My dogs go NUTS every time that doorbell goes off in your video - if you would find another sound effect, I'd be able to watch more of your video. LOL

CJ, I've been loving how you edit your videos.❤ I schedule our Drs. Appointment in the afternoon, because just like you it's so difficult to get back to the "grove".

We’ve made some curriculum changes too. Still working on finalizing those changes. It can be so challenging to get back into the swing of things after the holidays.

I had a terrible experience being homeschooled but it was my parents fault. Actual structure rarely happened and a lot of it fell on us kids to find our own curriculum and teach our younger siblings. I didn’t learn to read until I was 9 - not for lack of wanting to, it was just something I didn’t have help with for a long time until my siblings helped me. It’s so nice seeing homeschooling under the context of parents who care and who are so intentional as you are being. I love to see it ❤ you seem like such a good mom.

I was having issues with pushing back our "family work" each week last year and I decided that no matter what I would protect my calendar on Mondays and Tuesdays (especially the mornings). I don't schedule anything out of the house on those days (or just the mornings if needed) and it has worked beautifully. Enjoyed this update! Thanks!

I'm surprised at everything y'all do! I mean, you are sooo busy, but I'm sure everyone is having a good time and enjoying themselves.

Love the doorbell! Real life. Thanks for sharing.

It sounds like you are having such a good year friend! We've definitely adjusted curriculum here and there when we feel like we need a break 😊

Burnout is real. I was burnt out last semester. I decided we are not adding anything else this spring except for our normally scheduled piano and speech.

I totally get needing a break from some of those LA curricula. Looking forward to hearing how the Good and the Beautiful work for you.

Great update! I feel you on that consistency...it can be so hard! This is something I need to work on as well.

Your videos are inspiring -- I'm well past those homeschooling years but I always share your videos with others. You do the GREATEST job!

I would be interested in hearing more of your thoughts on Fix it Grammar vs. the Good and the Beautiful Grammar. We use Fix It along with IEW Writing. Thanks CJ for sharing about how things are going - you are my inspiration to continue Homeschooling as we move towards the High School years!!

I was considering taking a break from Fit it Grammar for different reasons for each of my kids. I still love using the program, though. Will look out if you give an update on those changes in the future. I hear you about the outsourcing! Hmm, I never looked into the Well Trained Mind online programs but have used many of their Language Arts resources. Will have to look into that more. Considering an online option for Algebra 1 next year. The timing of the doorbell and water running, lol. Great video and thanks for sharing! 💙

Aww Beauty and the Beast? My girls were in a summer play last year of Beauty and the Beast? This summer they are doing Cinderella and I’m going to have all 3 girls in it!

I paused Fix It already too

Loved the side eye when the bell rang 😂 I need to work on consistency too. So glad your girls are loving the basketball team.

Sounds like you’re having a great year!🎉 Is it Beauty and the Beast?😊

We are using The Good and the Beautiful now too. I ave been printing what we need while we wait on the physical copies to get here.

Thanks for sharing!

love doorbell, love seeing what you all are doing.

I love theatre 🎭 but it can definitely be a lot! I studied that in high school and college!

Like and Notification set! 😃 Looking forward to hearing about how things are going with you guys. 🤗

I love your editing and how real you are mama ❤

Life is real and it’s hard to stay consistent! You are doing so well! May God bless you as you give your family what it needs! ❤

Ohh Banagrams! Can I play??😊

Oh I feel you so much on pushing things back. I do that as well!

Sounds like you’re having a great year!🎉 Is it Beauty and the Beast?😊