It’s been a slow process getting us back into the academic mode, but we are making some strides. I am really hoping to deprogram how we think of school and am to the point where I don’t even like to use that term. In our society the word “school” seems to evoke a negative response from many kids. I think I will start using a different name or phrase to describe how we are learning. The word “homeschooling” may have to go, as well. Shouldn’t it really just be about the whole learning process, and the excitement that that brings with it? Our country has really gotten this wrong, and we are doing a great disservice to the future generations by keeping this broken system of teaching and evaluating.

Well, enough of my ramblings. My oldest told me tonight that he wants to own and run a luxury line of helicopters. I said, “Great! You can support Dad and me!” Now, how’s that for brainwashing?