Robin's Nest

It is the end of July and the Fall is approaching quickly! The kids are bored and I am ready to pull my hair out. That's normal right?? NOT!!! The garden has been hail beat, the rain is wonderful but the hail could take a break. The only thing producing any fruit is the rhubarb and the tomatoes... okay that is not completely true... the strawberry plants have given one berry lol! We are still not in our new home, the pool is not set up, the trampoline that was given to us is still in pieces in the yard and the chickens are still living in the playhouse under the swing set. Sans swings. Life is very much in limbo! Not to mention that our phones no longer work out east with the carrier we currently have. So to keep cell service we may have to switch carriers. I really dislike making these kinds of decisions. Our home phone is working so at least we have that for an emergency. The kids (2 and 4 legged) and I went out east today to get doggie shot records and roast marshmallows at the ...

Yesterday I stopped inside our local gas station and actually went inside to purchase a soda. As I was checking out I noticed the headline on the newspaper stand for USA Today. It stated "Sorry Parents, Homeschooling to continue". For some parents this is terrible news. Especially those that require two incomes to manage and those who may not have family close by that can help out with the kiddos. Living in a town with 5 military installations this is a common thread. Churches and installations themselves do quite a bit to alleviate the stress of military families where they can, but really there isn't anything quite like family. My children mostly live here but our extended family does not. It was challenging when it came to going to the field for me and making sure the kids had adequate care. So I do understand the dilemma that forced homeschooling can present. This morning I got up and finished ordering the school books for the two youngest girls. I had started yester...