Long time, no talk

  Once again, I get to apologize for not blogging lately.  Well, here we are, in March.  How on Earth did that happen?  Things around here are going alright.  Everyone got over the flu (finally) after 3 months.  Mason has a double ear infection, but it is clearing up.

  Now, on to school.  Alison has been doing independant work study. I give her the lesson plan for the week and as long as it is done by Friday, she can work wherever and whenever she wants.  It is going ok, but I don't know how long we will do it.  She wants to take french, so I am trying to find an affordable (pref free) course study for her.  She has been working on baking for her cooking class, and doing well.  A couple mistakes have been made, but she is learning from them.  It makes me so proud, and scared, that my little girl is growing up. *sigh*

  Xander is doing well, mostly 2nd grade work.  he is in first, but has "tested out" as far as I am concerned.  Not sure how that will work out in the grading system yet.  We are trying natural meds to work with his ADHD and Aspergers.  It feels like we don't have the exact combination yet, but I know I don't want him on Big Pharma meds.  He is getting frustrated easily, I am thinking that as soon as the weather figures out it is spring and not winter, he will be outside alot and that helps him.

  I finally caved in and bought a Wii for gym when they can't go outside.  It is going well so far. 

  I am finding I am getting depressed.  Cabin fever, most likely.  We live in the middle of nowhere, and thanks to my vision issues getting worse I can't drive.  DH took me shooting last night, wanted to play with his new 30-06.  That thing has some kick!  I felt better afterwards.  Now if I can just find a way out of the house further than the river.

  So, in conclusion, I guess we all just need a break.  Ali is taking her spring break when her BFF gets it, so that is taken care of.  Xan will take it soon.  I know I need one.  Take care, and be well.