Homeschooling for 3

Despite my family's bout with sicknesses this past month, my daughter recovered enough to be able to participate in her first Children's Choir. The kids did a stupendous job and got a standing ovation for their two performances. The choir is made up of children seven years to twelve years of age. A couple of the "old" children (you know 13-15 year olds) helped out by playing their instruments and being a part of the drama re-enactment. I was really happy for Jade because, although she was initially nervous, the love and applause that she received as part of this group had her walking a bit taller and showing a bit more confidence in her abilities. She learned what being part of a team was and the responsibility that it entailed. A few times (post illness) she tried to wiggle out of going to rehearsal, but (being the mean mommy) she went anyway. She made a few friends on her own and told me to sign her up for the next one! I also envy her because I would have lo...

My daughter, Jade, joined the children's choir last month, but was out sick with the plague with the rest of my household for much of their rehearsal time. We had the CD and I practiced with her at home, so the choirmaster allowed her to rejoin the group tonight. They really sound good. This is my first experience with choirs, and I must say I was very impressed with how everything functions. Secretly, I am interested in joining the adult choir, but I can't do it right now because Mr. Michael won't let anyone hold him, and its hard to sing when your arms are full. :-D. I'm also very happy that Jade has started making friends on the choir. We've only been attending church for the last three months, but we're now starting to fit into the group a bit more comfortably. Growing up as a JW, I never realized how much warmth can come from a church. (We were taught that the church is one of the unknowing tools of Satan, so you can imagine what I imagined it would ...

Today my daughter, Jade, got her Yellow Belt in Taekwondo!!! She's training with Master Issak. He drives from West Orange, NJ to the Poconos to teach the kids in my development for $5 per class. I've included his website, just so you can be proud with me. It's www.karatewestorange.com. I'm so proud of Jade. She's 7 and has worked really hard to do well in the class. I think the hardest part for her is to stop worrying about hurting someone. She's the only girl in her class (the other girls dropped out) and you can see the difference when it comes to the punching and kicking. When she's practicing at home with inanimate objects she goes all out, but when she's working with the teachers, I can see her pulling her punches and kicks a bit. The boys, however, in her class try to see if they can kick the bags and cushions to the moon. But today she not only did her 15 forms correctly, but she broke 2 boards with her fist. (She did one before the ceremon...