Happy New Year!!

I can't believe it's 2011 already!! Where on earth does the time go? Lots of big changes on deck for this year! First of all, with the project 365 - I don't think I can not do it - it's become such a habit for me to take pictures that I'll almost feel guilty if I stop now!! To freshen things up a bit, I decided that my take on it this year is to take 2 pictures a day. I can take more, obviously, but 2 that I want to get everyday are one of each girl. Yep. Should be interesting and I'm sure it will be a challenge at times, but as long as I have a picture of both of them at the end of the day, I'll be a happy girl. Another big change this year? We've done lots of talking and praying and we've decided that I am going to start homeschooling Libby in the fall. I really thought about doing it this year, but decided to go ahead and send her to Kindergarten. I'm not a fan of the really long days, but I understand it's something those kids have to get used to. I sent my sweet five year old off to school late last summer and more often than not, I've been returned a little sass monster. It's amazing the not-so-great habits/attitudes she's picked up during her short several months in school. I feel like I'm constantly trying to correct bad behavior and I hate feeling like I'm always on her case. School is so different now from how it was when I was in school. Our society is completely different and not in a good way. People's values aren't what they used to be - I feel like kids are so lost nowadays and I feel like there have been more not great influences on her than positive. I do love her teacher this year and I think she does a great job. She'll still have her social outlets - dance, soccer, etc. She still has friends that she'll see. I've talked to her about it and she's completely on board with it. I've got several months to really do my research and find a curriculum that suits us. I'm so excited for this new adventure and think it will benefit our whole family. I wish we could start right now, but we'll just have to wait for the new school year. :)