Life, Moving and Homeschooling

So like most years, we started our homeschool year back in the middle of July.  We had stopped a little bit earlier than normal because we moved from one house to another.  This meant all of our homeschool materials had to be packed up.  So the idea was for the most important items to be placed either in the rooms where needed them; where we wanted them or where they could most easily be accessed.  Also all boxes were to be clearly labeled with what was inside and who the items belonged to or what rooms the items belonged to - i.e. kitchen, oldest son, daughter, my mom and so forth.  However this did not happen with us having our 3 teenage sons, one pre-teen daughter and some of children's friends.  

Don't get me wrong, they packed really well.  However, they failed miserably at labeling.  So now we are a couple of months into our school year, and many items I need are missing - meaning buried beyond a mountain of stuff or otherwise hidden.

Also the moment I say, "Where is such and such - I know person A packed it". I get the answer of, "I didn't pack that and I have no clue where it might be."  

Now top that off with a husband in the military and things get more interesting.  He has had two trips to take to other states.  Both of them allowed me the opportunity to go with him since he was authorized to drive.  So that meant 6 days we were going to be out of the house.

I don't know if you homeschool or not, or even have children - but the combination of the cat being away (me - the enforcer of all rules and grandmother in the house since my mom lives with us) means the mice will really play.   The mice playing interferes with schoolwork getting done.  So I need to make a plan to get everyone caught up, on schedule, and on pace.  Stay tuned for our continuing saga.