Wow-I'm late into the school year!

Hello again!
I just realized how long it has taken me to write on here. I have been swamped with school, I guess 4 kids doing 4 different things will do that to a girl.
The daughter is almost finished with her 9th grade coursework and the niece is ending 8th grade. The other niece is doing well, but it's my son that I am most proud of. He struggled a bit last year in Math and Reading. I tried everything I could to think of a way to get him to "get it."

It finally took me making him draw tally marks to do the addition/subtraction problems. He still does it for every problem and that's ok. I will work patiently with him at this point as long as he is starting to grasp it.
Reading came along nicely. Frankly, We read from Dick and Jane and was able to finish the entire book. I even used some apps downloaded on his IPOD to help him. He's a wiz on that thing and his laptop!

On a personal note:
I realize I took this magical oath when I decided to stay home instead of work, but when did this mean I had to do everything? I can't even get the husband to carry the trash can to the road. Heck, he can't even heat up a can of soup anymore. I think it's time "Big Mama" got a job on the weekend and force my family to learn to fend for themselves a little. Either that or I go on strike (again) :)

Might I recommend:

www.education.com  -there is a membership for full benefits of the website, but you can get so many (10, I think) a month. They have some really good worksheets.

Also, if you need some Mom time- check out the Blue Fire Saga by Scott Prussing. It's a wonderful read and as soon as you start reading Breathless you'll be hooked and won't be able to put it down!
 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004U6WM7E
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/breathless-scott-prussing/1103450265
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/87871
( might have to copy and paste links if they don't work, sorry!)

-Until next time, Jules