Good morning! Another hot day here. I have already been out working in the garden- scolding poor perforners and picking spots for some new plants. Not too much is going on today-should be fairly relaxed. Getting ready for the buzz of activity tomorrow. coffee/paper quilt after dd2 and dh leave general clean up clean kitchen shutters ds3 to courts read a little watch some NASCAR- baby! get the calendar ready for next week figure out where the tennis next week is going to be not sure about dinner Have a great day!

Good morning! It is gong to be hot today- so the house is already moving. dd1 is going on a long hike, dh is playing tennis and I am watering. ds3 is playing later this afternoon- in the heat of the day. coffee/paper water garden and lawn- done and ongoing electronic chores general pick up read make some quilt blocks write a little? ds3 to tennis not sure what is for dinner Have a great day!

((Jean)) Good luck to your dd!

Happy birthday to your dd, Selkie! I hope she has a wonderful day! We are starting our stretch of hot days- have to relearn how to keep the house cool. ds3 is hitting with a friend and we finally got word that his tennis is a go for the summer. We have to drive a little way (to a neighboring county that is following the state's guidelines- not the continued (fill in with descriptive words) pettiness of this county. That means I am back to a taxi service- but I am totally willing and grateful to do it. coffee/paper check garden/weed a little close up the house/turn on the A/C general pick up- dust- didn't do that yesterday read my library book (they are cleaning up the holds and doing curbside service) take ds3 and friend to the courts home to quick things- pick up make some quilt blocks in small snatchs of time today no idea on dinnner Have a great day!

Good morning! It will be a lovely day here. dh left for an early tennis match. coffee/paper water garden beds dd2 has final check out at the school general pick up/dust make 3 quilt blocks some extra things in the garden drop off library books- use curbside pickup- they are clearing off their hold shelves to start all over again drop off package/ buy stamps not sure what else Have a great day!

(((Scout))) I have cried more for my kids this spring than they have cried for themselves. I totally understand the need for motion, social interaction and the sheer desperation of “what are we going to do now?” The rolling disappointments are just awful.

Good morning! We are starting a stretch of summer days-80s all week. That should get the plants that have budded moving on to flowers, I hope. Regular chores and grocery store today. Maybe more quilt squares.

Bathrooms cleaned 4 quilt blocks made and scraps sorters for next set of blocks We were pretty sure online classes were going to be a train wreck for ds2 and they were. He will take a gap year if classes are online. His different LDs all conspire against success in the online format. I am relaxing with a lemonade and trying not to fret.

Good morning! It is going to be lovely here today- I have plenty to do- slacked off much of the weekend. coffee/paper laundry- started general pick-up bathrooms check bank/bills grocery store? make two quilt blocks read a little Have a great day!

Honestly, if you don't have buy-in from your teen, homeschooling high school doesn't work well and might be hugely damaging to your relationship. Teens are going to figure out social things. Mine have all figured out picnics with take-out, bonfires at farms, hikes etc. If you have a social kid and that is the reason they chose b&m high school, that is not going to change even if school is slightly abbreviated. They will still want to be with their friends, even if it is shortened. I have graduated 3 and am homeschooling one more through high school because he asked me to do it. But my one who chose public school has never regretted her decision and I know that it saved our relationship, as I could never have provided for her social needs at home.

Good morning! The sun is out but it will stay in the mid 60s today. I am going to spend time in the garden, read, maybe a few things in the house. Later, I might sew. Not sure what anyone else has planned- but there you go. Have a very nice Memorial Day!

Pouring rain, dark and chilly. Read a book The house is very quiet.

Good morning! We are going to have a cooler day with rain this afternoon. dd1 and ds3 left to go see ds1. ds2 is going to try to get in for a haircut and I expect dd2 will be napping most of the afternoon. She was at a bonfire and campout with her group last night. The car parade for the seniors was really fun- all the city high schools did it- one after the other in their neighborhoods. The cops and firetruck led the way for each parade and you could hear the honking all over town. coffee/paper calendar for next week laundry started- also have sheets probably a little weeding update my books read list read/relax leftovers? pizza for dinner? Have a great day!

My two best friends are from my kids' swim team. Sitting together for hours in stands over years at a time... Time together is critical to making friends for me.

Happy Birthday, Selkie!!

I also think that the low grades/high test scores scenario is most common to males. I have know many boys with this combination who have done well in college- in line with expectations from their test scores. To the shock of their parents- they grew up and did the work. Grades reflect effort, maturity, ability to work a system, and willingness to conform to the rules. All of which girls succeed at earlier than boys.

Good morning! Sort of a busy day here- tennis and then some things for the senior class. coffee/paper some weeding pick up back yard ds3 to tennis errands- drop off drycleaning, return package, pick up earrings general house clean up parade around town for senior class provide food for dd2's squad's outdoor gathering relax- watch a movie with ds3 tonight Have a great day!

Most of my kids' friends are team related (or college related) - so this is hard. online really isn't cutting it here - doesn't seem to matter whether they are introverts or extroverts.

Good morning! A bright sunny day today. I am headed out ot take ds3 to the courts in a nearby city to hit. But first a few chores and water. coffee/paper water garden beds finish with kitchen wake everyone up- especially dd2 who has to pick up her cap and gown leave- read while I wait- send some texts pick up lunch for both of us home to a few more chores/emails not sure what else today Have a great day!

Ds2 finished with all papers and finals!! Ds3 is the only one left with a couple of papers.

Happy Anniversary, myblessings4! I hope you have a wonderful day!

Good morning! It should be a little cooler today- much nicer to hang out outside. I have things to do with ds3 today. coffee/paper a little weeding emails/make appointments ds3 to haircut ds3 to hit at courts some things in the house school with ds3 read/sewing room? leftovers tonight Have a great day!

My dd2's coach has assured his team that they will be on campus even if most of the classes will be online. No real decisions have been made yet. everyone is in a holding pattern here.

Madewell is nice. You can try Nordstrom Rack for online bargains there. We got a nice set of studs for dd2 at Target for her birthday. Set of six (sterling silver posts) for around $28.

Praying for your sister, Amy.