In thinking about next year there are several facts to consider:
- Right now the plan is for me to retire from childcare in June or so (or only have one extra--he turns 5 next Oct, plus he's gone by 1pm). This lightens up the load quite a bit in terms of number of kids and the freedom to do stuff during the week, like maybe get together with another homeschooling family for something educational/fun!
- William will be three, which, to me, is much easier than two!
- My mother-in-love is using us as a school project this semester, so I should be much more organized. We are working on the meals part right now and it's amazing how much having a plan eases the daily grind! Can't wait to get my closets in order (hint, hint).
- I might actually be able to go to Women's bible study during the week, which would also give Kayleigh and I some time apart.
- Kayleigh will be old enough to attend the children's thing at church on Wednesday nights, so she would have time with kids her age.