Last week we had Jackson's MAP testing with Epic Charter School - a computerized test that determine where he's at academically before we start a new school year. It was a complete disaster. We didn't even finish. I should have known it would be a disaster when Jackson woke up at 3 a.m. and never went back to sleep. I sat and watched him intentionally choose the wrong answers to questions I knew he could answer correctly. His anxiety was so high and he was so tired. He was doing whatever he Continue Reading
First Day of {Home} School Traditions
I'm a big fan of traditions. I love holidays and special occasions and want to make special days memorable. In my opinion, the first day of school is a pretty special day. At least it always was for me growing up. As a kid, the first day of school meant a special outfit and a new backpack filled with school supplies. There was always the obligatory first day of school photo and most years I can remember my mom putting a note in my lunchbox. I still remember the yellow satchel I carried on Continue Reading
This {Home} School Year…
Today we officially start our first full year of homeschool. It's his first day of first grade and my second, first day of first grade! I'm not going to lie, I feel very uncertain about my ability to be his teacher. Yesterday as I made preparations, I cried. I feel so unqualified for this job. This is definitely going to be a one- day-at-a-time journey. I've been thinking a lot about what I want our homeschool year to look like. I'm excited and nervous to kick off 1st grade with Jackson. Continue Reading
Friday Favorites { August 2018 Edition}
It's FRIDAY!!!! This week has been filled with therapy appointments and birthday celebrations. We're having a lazy Friday morning in our pajamas. It's just what we need after a busy week. I'm cleaning house and we are awaiting the arrival of Pop and Lolli (my parents). Kicking off the weekend with a few things that made my list of favorites this week... Crockstar Dinner Club Want to know what's going to make my life so much easier once we start school Tuesday? Crockstar Dinner Continue Reading
I Hope He Remembers…
His entire little life has been filled with therapy appointments and overcoming obstacles. His childhood isn't how I pictured it would be. There have been many tears and frustrations. There have been more questions than answers. I've lost my patience more times than I care to admit. Life is just downright hard some days, but I hope those aren't the days he remembers most. I hope he always remembers that I jumped at the trampoline park with him. That I drew Continue Reading