Okay so a couple of weeks ago we started homeschooling. Largely decided by the fact Nathan's work schedule was due to change to a 3 on 3 off long day schedule. Well, now they've changed their minds and are, for the time being, not doing that. While that was not the only thing we based our decision on, it was a large factor. Now it's just me and the kids 24/7. It's pretty cool, and they are hilarious when the think no body's watching, but I feel like I have to constantly have them working on homework or projects. Like if someone found out they were home schooled, but were playing in the yard in the middle of the day, I'd get in trouble. Maybe I'm paranoid. They are learning a lot, but there's that propensity to wonder if it's enough.

In other news our goat friends will be arriving in about 4 weeks. There is so much to do. As if our barn weren't broken down enough, we lost more siding in the wind. We've got to get that patched up and the inside cleaned out. Any volunteers? I have an extra pitch fork.

Since the last I've written, 50% of those stick butterfly bushes are actually producing leaves, small though they are. Also the kids have officially started their home school adventure. While we're still working out the kinks, I think we're going to like it. They have a lot more opportunity than they would've at school. It is going to be more expensive than I originally anticipated and I don't know where a lot of the funds are going to come from, However, those things have a way of working themselves out.
At church last Sunday 3 people were baptized. (2 were re baptized) I don't know what to make of that. I think it's great, but I never thought re baptism was necessary. I was baptized young too, and I wonder what they think of me. I went through High School and youth making all sorts of mistakes post baptism and I've asked for forgiveness. I thought that's what you were supposed to do. Maybe not. There are a lot of new young people at our church and I just feel myself slipping further and further into my cynicism. I don't like that I'm that way, but I tend to be on the look out for evidence of the vibes I'm feeling. Sometimes I feel like a snake slithering through the grass, constantly monitoring the air looking for something to strike.