School's in session-or is it????

This has been the big question all month. Our town of Oakdale started school on August 6th, and I feel like that is a crime. Too early, too hot! YUCK! I, on the other hand, am slacking off until after Labor Day! Unfortunately, Hickman Charter School started their year-long Monday classes yesterday.

I did take the kids for their classes, but then declared the rest of this week-teacher workshop days. :)

I took a few pictures of the kids on their first (kind of first) day of school just to prove that my kids do get dressed and leave the house even though they are homeschooled. These pictures are for those adults who continually tell my children to "pretend that they are in school" when they are talking to them about life, peer pressure, homework, etc.

All kidding aside, it is so weird to think that Amanda is in 8th grade. She has grown up so much this summer, both physically and emotionally. It is hard to think that she is growing up so quickly. She told me this morning as I was doing her hair that at this point next year, she will be in high school. NOOOOOOOOOO!

Daniel is in 6th/7th grade this year. He is taking a 7th grade Pre-algebra class. He was concerned at first because he is technically only in the 5th grade and he is small for his age, but after his first class at Hickman, he is hooked on algebra. Hurray! Because I will be teaching Daniel's math Tues-Fri, Hickman asks the parents to attend this class with their child. Daniel thinks that it is funny to be in class with MOM. We had a good time together!

As for Stephanie, she is in 1st grade this year. It is hard to believe that my peanut is growing up so quickly. She was nervous about her classes, but told me later that she had no reason to worry. It was fun and easy. I am excited about working with Stephanie this year.