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I lived in Alabama for twelve years, homeschooling for eleven of those years. In May of 2007 our family moved to Tallahassee, Florida. North Alabama is a lovely area, but we (hubby and I) had often talked of living further south. We both grew up in the Finger Lakes area of New York State, which much resembles north Alabama with its rolling hills and lakes and rivers. But the winters are cold and snowy, with weeks of endless gray cloudy skies. And every winter after we moved to north Alabama, we would complain that the winters were still just too cold. We would say we should have moved further south. And now we have! Not only have we lessened the possibility of seeing snow, but we also can visit the beach frequently! A win-win situation!
Shortly after we moved to Alabama, we made the decision to homeschool. So, in addition to being a full-time mom, I became a homeschool mom, which is a great job. I highly recommend it to anyone so inclined! All three of our children graduated from our homeschool and have now moved on to their adult lives.
Our eldest, Kat, is currently living with us (along with our beautiful three-year-old granddaughter, Miss Munchkin) while she goes to college for a degree in property management (I think that’s what she’s working towards!). You'll find frequent mentions of Miss Munchkin in my blogs as she and I go through preschool unschooling together!
David is also living at home and enrolled in the same college as Kat, pursing an AA degree with plans to go on and get his bachelor’s degree in computer graphics.
And our youngest, Charles, graduated in 2008, moved back to Alabama, and married his long-time girl friend. We miss seeing him on a daily basis, but know he is happy and healthy and that’s what matters most.
So my days now are filled with watching the Miss Munchkin when her mommy is at work or at school. It is a whole new experience having a toddler in the house after years of teens. My blogs are reflecting those changes, focusing more on preschool ideas and learning rather than high school and college preparation.
In addition, I enjoy crocheting and usually have a project with me at all times. In the past that has come in handy as I sat waiting for children at sports practices or college classes. These days I almost have to remind myself to sit down away from the computer and make time to crochet. I crochet afghans, scarves and shawls, some for gifts and some on commission. I also enjoy reading, photography and listening to music, especially bluegrass/acoustic and Celtic!
And writing. I have always been interested in writing. I was always the family correspondent, organizing long newsy newsletters, etc., but I never took my writing seriously. I have slowly come to accept the fact that not only could I be a writer, but that I already am. I have a couple of book ideas that I've begun. I keep saying when life gets calmer, slower, I'll have time to finish them. But I am beginning to think that will never happen … the calmer, slower part!
Of course, this website contains many of my homeschool articles and is a huge labor of love!
And I now have two blogs:
The official LeapingFromTheBox.com Blog
and my personal blog, Musings, Mischief and Mayhem
Join me as I share my learning adventures!
~ Karen
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