The Homeschool Hop#1

I discovered this carnival over at Children Live, Children Explore, Children Learn. She found it at Our Worldwide Classroom where it is hosted by Kylie. I love the idea of being able to link up to be able to share our homeschool journey, ideas, etc. I am looking forward to finding other's blogs with more ideas. Here is the description of the first post:

Our first theme is all about getting to know you, just you. Not your children or anyone else. It’s time to share a little about yourself, oh please include a photo, we’d really love to see one if you can.

So here it goes:

I will start with a picture I had Tabitha take today so I could have a recent one. As I am usually the one taking the pictures, I don't have many of myself.

I am so happy to be a mother again, after my divorce 10 years ago I thought I would never have anymore children, and now here I am with two little ones and one on the way (okay, I mentioned the kids, but that is who I am, their mom). I always thought I was creative, and I love coming up with crafts for the girls to do. I have always wanted to be a teacher and for years I was upset that I wouldn't be able to get my degree in teaching. Now that we have decided to homeschool I realize I am teaching. I did work at a Montessori for several years, as an assistant group supervisor and then as the director for half a year. But now I am a stay at home, homeschooling mom.

I thought about homeschooling after becoming a Christian 13 years ago, because almost everyone in the small Mennonite church I belonged to was homeschooling. Unfortunately I wasn't allowed to. In hind sight, that was probably a good thing. I have matured quite a bit and learned quite a bit by going to college, raising my 3 older children and working at the Montessori. I feel I am much more prepared to homeschool now.

I love to read, right now I am thoroughly obsessed with the Twilight series. When I am not absorbed in those books I am usually reading books on homeschooling subjects such as teaching reading, sign language, or Montessori.

I grew up in NYC, but ended up in rural Pa when my ex decided we needed to move here. Have been here ever since and I could NEVER live in the city again.

I spend too much time on the computer, and I am really trying to cut back. Silly forums and blogger. Fortunately, I have gotten over my SuperPoke Pets! obsession of the summer.

Let's see, what else is there? Well, I guess in relation to my love of books, I am on the library board here in town and I am the church librarian. I love scrapbooking, though I never have time. I wish I had more time though. Pictures and scrapbooking are important to me because of the memories being made. I was always accused of taking excessive pictures. Now, with my digital camera, I am able to take pictures to my heart's content. One of these days I would love to be able to afford a really good camera and learn professional photography.

When it comes to favorite foods I can't say I really have any. While pregnant, as I am now, I don't usually have cravings, just aversions, like hamburger. This pregnancy is extremely bad when it comes to heartburn/acid reflux, it is the first time I ever needed the doctor to prescribe medication. I do have a favorite drink though. When we make it to the "local" Sheetz (1/2 hour away) we usually get Frozen Mochas (my favorite being caramel). And my favorite ice cream flavor is Chocolate Panda Paws or Chocolate Moose Tracks (chocolate flavored ice cream, with thick fudge swirls and mini peanut butter cups).

That is all I can think of, hope it's not too rambling (I tend to ramble, sorry).