My mom used to sing this song all the time as I  was growing up.  Not necessarily because the living was easy, but because she loved the part that says, "Your daddy's rich and your mama's good looking..."  As I was singing this song in my head, I can't help but wonder if the living is ever easy????  We actually have had a good summer so far, minus the stomach bug that we all passed around.  I could have accepted it if I would have kept off the 5 lbs that I lost from it, but of course it came right back on once I put food in my mouth!  We got to go to Chattanooga, TN for a family reunion to see family that we haven't seen since Eli was about 3 months old (9 years ago).  Our summer's are also full of partying.  Our kids birthdays are in April, May, June, July and August.  We have enjoyed celebrating Eli, Carmen and Ciera.  Next comes Jesse's 4th b-day on the 12th and then Isaiah's in August.  Talk about being broke for the summer! 

I got an e-mail the other day and about hit the floor...my 20 year high school reunion is in August.  WHAT?!?!  Has it really been 20 years?  I know I'm telling my age now!  August is also mine and Derrick's 15 year wedding anniversary.  Wow!  What a summer!

Not only are we celebrating b-day's, anniversary's and reunions, our family is getting ready to embark on a new adventure...homeschooling.  I blogged about this a year ago when the Lord first laid this on my heart.  Throughout this last year God has continued to confirm my decision on this.  I have ordered curriculums and books, gotten supplies and organized our living room...now I'm ready to go!  Excited, nervous, scared and thrilled.  I might not have any hair left come next summer, but I know God always equips you with what you need to accomplish the call He has on your life.  I will now even more eagerly await those quiet times that I get every now and then, but I will have the joy of having my children grow up before my eyes!  I will cherish every moment because before I know it they will be celebrating their kid's b-days and their own anniversaries.

Hope you are all enjoying your summer!

O.K., I show these honor awards not to brag by any means, but for two reasons.  First, I'm praying about something I never thought I would...home schooling.  It scares me to death to think I'd be responsible to teach my children all the math and science facts that they need to get by.  I reminded myself this morning that I did graduate with honors, so maybe I could (Even though I have no idea what those honors really mean!).   Second, I just wanted to show all my highschool buds that airheads can make it!  :)
On a more serious note, I would love any advice that you experienced home school moms have to offer. 
By the way, if you read my earlier post about all that I endured to get the bright blue gum out of my kids mouth, while they were asleep, in order to prevent cutting curls....

Carmen had a little time-out time on her bed after school yesterday, she fell asleep and that's the result.  Oh well!