Flexible?
So often people refer to the flexibility of homeschooling as being one of its greatest benefits. I, too, like to think that I am taking advantage of that flexibility. But I am forced to examine my own flexibility this school year and am a little discomfited by what I have found.

First, daughter #4 pressed a case for entering the local public high school that I just could not prevail against. For the sake of family harmony and to give her a chance, she is now in ‘real’ school. I have my trepidations. It is not a bad or dangerous school. (Unless one counts the dangers of affluence and privilege) In fact, it is quite a highly regarded. But I worry nonetheless.
Perhaps, also, pride comes into play here, since she has chosen some other school over our school - more specifically, she chose LFHS over me. So, yes, I am a little hurt.

I had already ordered most of our materials by the time we decided on putting Martha in school.For her, I had ordered Traditional Logic I: Introduction to Formal Logic from Memoria Press. Oh, well. The catalog said it can also be used with bright Jr. High students and so I decided to forge ahead with Chuck. The primary reaction exhibited was MEGO (my eyes glaze over), tho he did perk up a bit when we got to a paragraph by Chesterton on logic and truth. But in all honesty, our logic lessons have been as satisfying and successful as nailing Jello to the wall. But it has taken me a bit to admit this, cut my losses, and shelve the Logic book for a year or so. So much for flexibility. The program is flexible but magistra is a little stiff.

On the other hand, we are all having a good time with another one of the new programs we received, Lingua Angelica. This is a supplementary Latin program to aid in understanding of verb conjugation and noun declension thru the learning of traditional Latin hymns and prayers. Year one suggests just memorizing many of the items before moving on to the workbook. The CD that came with the set is just exquisite and I’m sure we’ll enjoy it long after the course is finished. (I believe it can be purchased separately thru Catholic Heritage Curricula) And for once, we’re a bit ahead of the game, since we already know the Signum Crucis, Pater Noster, Gloria Patri, and dinner blessing in Latin.