Do you have a sense of humor?

Asalaam ‘Alaikum: We just returned from running errands and I can’t tell you how having this small break in our routine made a nice difference. I was a bit stressed because (1) we woke up late (again) – I’ve been trying to make up last year’s fast so getting up early and going to bed...

Socialization? You’re kidding, right?!?

Asalaam ‘Alaikum: I don’t know why it is – but everywhere I go I hear from other people “You shouldn’t homeschool your kids – they need socialization.” I guess people don’t really have any better argument, but really – did you go to school? I mean, what type of socialization are you wanting them to...

Finding other ways to learn . . .

Asalaam ‘Alaikum Everyone: Alhumdulilah, things are winding down a bit for my friend (see previous post) and things are improving, insha’Allah. We’ve had to contact the State to intervene on our behalf because of the many problems we have been having – but things are looking up. Anyway – we have been trying to find...

Life Lessons . . .

Asalaam ‘Alaikum Everyone: I know lately we haven’t been “out much” and it has been too quiet. The stress level has increased a bit over here but the girls are learning valuable lessons (as I am) about life. As you know – we’ve been busy with baby and then school has also started with the...

How are things going?

Asalaam ‘Alaikum Everyone: We just recently finished our first Langauge Arts Lesson for First Grade (K12 Program). My daughter is hooked! I know they stated in the materials, if you need to explain some words, do so. However, things are not usually that simple in our house. I am inundated with questions all day long...

Coming Soon . . .

Asalaam ‘Alaikum Everyone: I’m sure some of you were wondering if I would ever crawl back out of my hole. Well, I guess I am now, insha’Allah. We’ve been working hard on trying to balance everything out – get settled in homeschooling, get adjusted to new baby and her many demands (masha’Allah), and with everything...