Finished first week and love it as well!

[sted]

Okay, I'm going to try this one more time. I've typed this e-mail thread 2 times and I don't know if I hit the wrong button or something but it got deleted both times when I went to post it!

Anyhow, we are loving the program, so far! We are doing Little Hands, Beyond, Bigger and Bigger x/extensions so we are techincally almost doing 4 programs. It is taking us till 3 pm but there are breaks scheduled in between for kids at different times so I can have one on one time with each kid. My 4 yr. old loves the first 20 minutes I spend with him doing Little Hands and my older kids sometimes join in the rhymes too! I have also scheduled different children to watch the baby (MOTH) which has helped alot! THe only thing we haven't been getting done is Poetry. But we even started DITHOR with my eldest 3 times a week which is going well but I need to also be more involved with a discussion.

It is definately an open and go curriuclum however, I do need to read ahead the night before to make sure we are organized for the following day with supplies etc.

So far, so good! I'm hoping HOD will work for us for many years to come. Thank you Carrie, Julie and everyone who gave such great advice. I researched this curriculum for 4 maybe 5 months. Each time I considered doing something else, I came back to the overwhelming positive feedback users were giving it so I'm glad I tried it!

Shannon

[Carrie]

Shannon,

I'm thrilled to hear that you're underway and are finding your groove! It sounds like you have had a very good start, especially since you are new to HOD and are jumping into more than one guide. I am rejoicing with you on your start to your year!

We pray that HOD may be a blessing to your family this year. Thanks so much for sharing! I loved the sneak peek into your day and hearing about your precious kiddos.

Blessings,
Carrie

[my3sons]

Shannon,
You are off and running teaching multiple HOD programs, and doing an awesome job with it! It is great to hear about each of your dc, and your schedule is in place and working well. I am so happy for you and not surprised! I knew you'd really researched this, and that God was leading you through each decision here. You deserve this smooth year. Thanks for telling us how it's going - you are being an encouragement to other ladies getting ready to begin - me included!

In Christ,
Julie

[water2wine]

Shannon,

You are the woman! That is awesome! I am getting ready to start soon as well. I think the baby counts as a program as well. It takes some juggling to do school with a little one and it sounds like you are doing great! We will be doing three programs and DITHR as well. It's great to hear that it is going well for you right from the get go! Sounds like you are doing a wonderful job. Congratulations and way to go!