Latest "no news"

It's time again to post another "no news" entry...

Basically, I've been "Facebook Free" now for over two months. I do not miss it. I thought I would go back to it this summer after school is out, but do not have plans to for now. I miss seeing my friend's updates and I could change my mind once we move out-of-state, but I have been very happy not to deal with the hurt and drama that is Facebook. I have discovered that I am a very sensitive person by nature and, although I am getting better with time and maturity, I probably shouldn't throw myself into situations that could end badly.

Cheyenne was attending a four-day-a-week preschool - it's actually the same one I attended briefly - but we took her out in February so we can save some money. I ordered Kindergarten curriculum for her and we have been working on that a little each day. She loves sitting at the table while Bubba is doing his school work too. I entered her into an inexpensive tap/ballet class and she is loving it. There's a spring recital which should be very cute.

At Cheyenne's last class there was a grandmother of one of her classmates standing next to me and we started chatting. This grandmother was a first grade teacher and when she found out we are a homeschooling family she went on to give me the regular drill about how I need to be sure and "socialize" my children. I find this funny as anyone who has met my children know that they came out of the womb "socialized" and I can't take away what God gave them naturally just by keeping them with me. Anyway, the lady went on to give me an example of a homeschooling family she knew who had a bunch of children and a couple of them (insert sharp intake of breath here) REBELLED when they got older. She followed that up with a "...but they were super religious too so I'm sure that didn't help either." I then smiled and sweetly said, "I'm sure there are some children who rebel no matter where they attend school." Her reply, "Oh yes. Yes, of course." I just laugh it off any more. When will it become politically INcorrect to question a parent's decision on anything?

As for Robert's job situation...we have recently applied for quite a few jobs out-of-state. They are government jobs so we are not waiting with bated breath to hear results anytime soon. We are saving money right now for moving costs and plan to drive to Arkansas by September (after hunting season) even if nothing has panned out for us by then. We are finding that it is SOOOO difficult to apply for employment when we can't at least be in the near vicinity of the employment for which we are applying. A plane ticket just to get out of Alaska cost at least $400. Another reason we are moving...

We have given up our membership at our beloved Wasilla Bible Church. We just never drive to the Valley anymore and it wasn't fair to them for us to be counted as members but not attending. Praying for God's leading as we search for a new church body and discover what God has in store for us next...Exciting possibilities!!