Survived the First Week

Well my eldest survived her first week of high school and my youngest, his first week of 1st grade.  It will take some weeks but we're starting to get a schedule together...when to get up, leave, where to be picked up and where to wait. 
The homework hasn't started yet, so I'm enjoying the calm before mega storm.
I am amazed each day and they get a little more independent and learn new information. I pray I'll be an appropriate example before them to help them on their way to maturity.

My kids hate me....sorta

Well its the first official week of summer vacation and I'm not letting the kids spend all day watching television or sleeping until noon.  We get up every morning and walk/jog/run a mile and then have breakfast.  After a little television, they work on different workbooks.  I don't want them to forget everything before September.

My soon to be high schooler is working on Spanish, Geometry, Typing Skills and reading The Hobbit. I'm requiring her to give me a book report when she's done reading.  Her itinerary includes summer camp, days at the beach, traveling to her grandparents and birthday events.

My soon to be first grader has a workbook to work on and I'll be getting him another little book to do so he can keep sharp and work on his reading.  He is a ball of energy and having him run every day is really and its getting him in shape for soccer this fall.

So my kids don't hate me they just hate that I've made a schedule and I'm sticking to it.  I know in the long run my kids will be appreciative.