I had combined my two oldest in the past, so this year I split them up and added DS4 to the mix. I made an elaborate schedule, which definitely helped but the timing was off so people seemed to need me more than I anticipated. I think once they are used to the routine and the guides themselves things will go much smoother. DS11, who is doing CTC, was most encouraging. It took him all day to do the work, but he didn't really complain (which he has done a lot in the past). He said there was a lot of reading, but he liked it. He said, "I really like this," about The History of the Ancient World" and his favorite part was the Diane Waring CD "What in the World." He also enjoyed the science reading and told my husband and I we should read it. He said he learned a lot today and he thinks this is a good level. He said the work was challenging (why it took him so long) but he thinks the timing will get better once he gets into the groove. Long story, but I think he was not challenged the last year or so and was complaining (a lot) about having to read, fooling around, etc. I know it's only the first day, but to hear him enjoying the hard work is such a blessing. I wanted to post a pic of his generations flapbook but I can't figure out how to do it. Maybe I'll get it in the weekly review posts by the end of the week. Maybe someone can tell me how to do it?Anyway, just wanted to share our first day.
Kristen