The end of another week...

This week we tried a new to us Homeschool group. It was nice. Poor DS still didn't really have anyone but I think he still enjoyed it. We planted flowers and DD loved that!! We met some really nice people and they seemed a little more like us as far as our style of education goes and even in other areas as well. Less conservative than a lot that I've met and in case you've not picked up on that yet, I'm not very conservative.

DS helped in the basement again and I think he really enjoys that kind of thing ~ working with his hands. He also worked hard on our yard work which I greatly appreciate. He has really been stepping up around here and I'm very proud of him.

DD worked in the garden with me and she did a great job. She had lots of other stuff to do this week too. BUSY! She will be singing a solo soon at church and she is very excited. Her dance recital in around a month away and she is very excited about that as well.

Well, that's pretty much it here for now. I just wanted to post a quick update. Have a beautiful weekend!

Feeling better...

Well, I'm feeling a little better. DS is pleased that I've been trying so hard to find something for him. We still haven't found much but I think just that fact that I'm trying helped him.

We had Gym and Swim yesterday and I think he had a lot of fun. It was the FIRST time that he actually said he had FUN when I asked him. I think he is opening up a little to other homeschoolers now. He's funny in that he worries that some homeschoolers are kind of weird (please don't be offended) and so I think he often distances himself but he seems to really be trying more and I'm so glad. He will be much happier this way.

Mom is trying more too. I had some of the same feelings myself but I'm also very shy so I have to really make myself reach out to people but I have definitely been trying. I have to say that some of the first homeschoolers we met did kind of turn us off because they did seem... hmm... not really sure how to put it weird is really the only word I think of for now. Sorry. But they aren't really, I mean really we are ALL weird in our way. I have a friend who is often talking about how weird homeschool families are and at first I was kind of with her but now we have been one for 3 years and you know, they really aren't any different from anyone else. They, we are friendly and kind and very inclusive. My friend has been kind of making me feel insulted lately and I'm not really sure what to do about it.

Oh well... DS is feeling a little better. I did find us a group that we are going to try next week that I hope they enjoy. There is only one child in it my son's age but... we'll see. DD is very excited about it. She loves getting together with others plus they will be planting flowers so she will be even more excited.

This week was kind of laid back because I was busy researching but next week are back at it hard.

Have a wonderful weekend dear cyber and homeschooling friends.

Feeling so frustrated

DS wants more oh, I don't know, interaction? I just don't know what to do. That I know of there aren't any groups in our area just for high schoolers. He wants to be with his age more and well, we just don't know many older homeschoolers. He'll be starting high school in the fall. He loves the homeschooling but misses some of the classroom environment, learning with others. I'm not really sure what to do. I've thought sending out an email to see if anyone else is interested in a high school homeschool group but then I'd kind of be starting it and I'm not really sure I have that kind of time. I've spent the last few days online trying to find other high schoolers locally but they seem to not be where I can find them easily.

UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!! I feel helpless. I really don't want DS to go back to school but I'm not going to stop him if it's what he really wants. I really don't think it's what he wants, he's just feeling lonely. Poor guy.

I did find out a little about some local drama classes. We will sign up for the summer playhouse for starters and hopefully he will have a ball. Then someone told me that they have a Saturday Youth Workshop during the school year that we will try to get into also. I'm really hoping this will make him happy and then my worries will be over but until then.... I'll keep trying to find all I can.

Again... all ideas, suggestions and encouragements are welcome!

Good morning.

So much to say but not sure how to say it all. DS loves drama but that I know of there is nothing for homeschoolers in this area. I've posted a question about it at our local email group so maybe there is something available I just don't know about yet.

DS is wanting more interaction with kids his age. Not sure what to do there either. We already are really active in our church youth group where he meets with them twice on Sundays and on Wednesday nights and the we also do gym and swim once a week. Not sure how we could fit in more but I'm willing to try. Just again, not sure what is out there for him. When I mention things like the bowling group he's not interested. So.... HELP!!!

IDEAS WELCOME!!!