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Usually we end up going to Atlanta with DH for work about this time of year, which ends up being a nice "Fall break" for DD and I-a good excuse to do different things. But this year, I don't think that's going to happen. I think we both could use the break, but I'm wondering how to make that happen when we have ongoing activities that would be hard to miss when we're physically in town, and when I have a child who tends to struggle when there's less structure in general-I'm not sure that not doing our usual routine for a few days wouldn't be MORE stressful than continuing it (one reason we school lightly through the summer is BECAUSE she needs the structure of school. She seems to be OK when we're on vacation-but I think a big part of that is that vacation tends to fall into it's own routine).

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We just got back from vacation...we spent a week in Portland OR. We started "school" in mid-August, but couldn't find our groove. The vacation had been planned for a while, so I cancelled all but math & Chinese until we got back from Portland. :D We like to travel in Sept. because the museums are quieter.

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I plan and hope to school until the baby comes, although technically I have another break scheduled in 1 month. We started early Aug and I have a 6 week on/1 week off schedule planned. However, my due date is in 7 wks and the next break is scheduled in 4wks. I figure it more likely that I will go earlier than later so I'm hoping to school to the end if possible, so I have more wiggle room after the baby is born.

 

Last year we did a similar schedule 6 on/1 off. It is a nice catch up time for deep cleaning, scheduling etc.

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I think DS is about ready for a break. He is also a kid who needs some routine though. I think we will do a few fun things like go to the park or the zoo, and just do very light school as needed. We'll probably continue FIAR and science, which he loves, but take a break from math and writing. Maybe I will finally get around to doing art!

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