kidding around

It’s a tradition around here to share “first day of school” photos. As I was reaquainting myself with iPhoto and my new MacBook (love!) I stumbled upon old photos of my children, GULP!

The above shot is with a 3rd grade Ellie, kindergarten Simon and a 3 year old pre-school Penny. Really, they have GROWN THAT quickly? Good grief.

Next shot is a 4th grade Ellie, 2nd grade Si and a 4 year old home with Mom preschooler…yours have grown too, huh?

Do we want to get really depressed? Ellie- 6th grade, Simon- 3rd, and Penny- kinder.

This year, I present to you my 7th, 4th and 1st grader! We took a different turn this year and have planned to homeschool.

Let me introduce the students:

Ellie: avid reader, independent, responsible, mostly sweet and apparently good in math (Algebra 1, really?)

Simon: loves checking things off a list, full of facts, my constant helper

Penny: keeps up with the older kids, starting to read really well, and my fellow trampoline partner

I hope to update KIDDING AROUND as much as possible. I’m not sure what the content will be, but I imagine a lot of our adventures in homeschooling will be included. I’m starting off slowly and trying to avoid burnout before Christmas. I DO know this, I feel really happy and content and my kids seem to feel the same- which makes me happy beyond measure.

I feel like there is so much to update! Summer! Trip to NYC! Why we are homeschooling! Pitchfork Music Festival! Garden! Where do I begin!?