The Shelbyville homeschool group decided to have the June get together at our house.  This wonderful group of moms came over today to help us get caught up on some things that have been neglected since Todd has been under the weather.  They told me that I couldn't say no :) - So, even though it is so much easier to give than to receive, what else could I say?  We had a great day with lots of visiting, laughing and working.  There were 8 moms and 21 kids (I think I got them all counted).

 - An aside here - I always have to chuckle to myself when people hear that we or others homeschool and one of their first questions is almost always - "But what about socialization".  Almost invariably, when we have gotten together with other home school families the kids just "get along".  I don't think I heard any arguing or whining.  A lot of the kids hadn't ever been here before nor did they know our kids very well, but  most of them hopped out of their vehicles and started right in playing.  All of the kids from almost 15 to 7 weeks played together.  Well, the 7 week and 7 month olds didn't exactly play, but they did get lots of snuggling in.  The big kids helped the little kids and the little kids enjoyed having the big kids doting on them.  - Anyway, I just think it is fun watching our "unsocialized" kids getting along just fine in the socialization department.

 - Back to the subject of my post... We really appreciated everyone's help.  It feels so nice to have shining and organized cupboards and closets - and last year's school books back on the bookshelves.  It was so fun to have you all here!  Thanks so much!!!