Marek's tree has about a dozen apples growing!

Overheard while my 7yodd was working on her math: "Twelve . . . twelve . . oh man, I'm going to have to use my toes!"

dd came home smelling just a bit LOL. Those are her hands in the black gloves. She's an expert skunk handler. https://www.instagram.com/p/BIIn8Cygp-R/

Brag alert:Dd got a 5 on her AP World exam! It all started with a love of history aquired through SOTW! Thanks, SWB

My brother is now an official political candidate! *fangirl screaming*

First child is just about finished homeschooling high school and is off to university in a few months. I. can. not. believe. after all these years of being on these forums that I am writing this!! Thank you SWB and JW and long-time boardie friends!!!!

My youngest turned 18 yesterday. How did that happen!

Dd just beat her uncle at chess!

Our parents surprised us with tickets to the Pac 12 Championship and a Hanukkah trip to Maui!! Sans children!!! Steve and I haven't been on a vacation alone in 7 years. Wow. I am still in shock!!

Someone please cheer me on - I'm in the thick of finalizing writing up high school course descriptions, textbooks lists, and "letter from the educator about the curriculum you followed." My brain is fried!

I taught my first high school psychology class to homeschoolers today. It was SO MUCH FUN.

I am now officially done with my summer classes! 5 weeks until fall semester.

Never thought I'd be praying for my kitty to die, but I am. I just don't want to put her down. It will devastate my son.

I just ordered graduation announcements for ds, now I'm going to distract myself so I don't cry.

Thinking about Moira, wondering how her girls and husband are getting along. Miss her deeply.

Baby's feeding tube is out! Nurse said she could be coming home in 3-5 days!!

Trying to muster up some courage to post,tired of being a lurker!!

Feeling the weight of too many friends and family struggling with cancer.