Well, we are off into 2012. Spring semesters have started for college. Oldest son was not doing so well at one of the state schools. We gave him many options on what he could do as he is 18 - it has to be his choice and he has to live with those decisions. He choose to come home and go to school part time through a satellite location of the state schools. As this was two weeks before the start of the new semester, there was much running around to move him out of the dorm, get classes canceled and signed up for in new location, get school financial aid straightened out, etc. But the boy is happier with this new path and the opportunity to work more hours. We think he made a good decision and are very happy to have him around more.
DH and I are both back in school this semester as well. We are both projected to graduate in 2015. I too switched school this semester. Mine was a bit more sticky as I went from a state college to a vo-tech or two year school. I am taking general ed classes this semester online. Next fall I will be starting the Horticulture program.
With all of this going on, my CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome) has been kicking my ass! Some days it is hard to even get out of bed! Luckily for me, I have an awesome and supportive family that understands that some days are better than others. I have started on a supplement program to see if that will help me have more good days than bad days. Will let you know. If you want to know more about CFS, I recommend this book
I am also waiting on the results from a CT scan I had a couple of weeks ago. My orthopedist is trying to figure out if a FOURTH surgery on my left knee is a good idea or not.
In among all of this, we continue to homeschool the youngest. It is so much fun to see him learn new things! He got an electric guitar for his 12th birthday. It has been amazing to watch him learn another instrument besides piano and viola. This kid is just plain musical! He is often singing through out the house. The imagination he has is astounding! He is currently writing a story line for a video game.
Winter finally showed up around here. We went from 40s and 50s to -9 in about 36 hours. -9 is the normal temps for this time of year but typically we are eased into it. My trees went from starting to bud to frozen over night. It will be interesting to see what this winter will turn out like.
I got the nursing shawl for my friend at church done. I am currently knitting a baby blanket for another friend at church that is due in Feb. Also have to make another baby blanket for one that is due in July. I also started working on "Lifestyle" socks from Ravelry. This is something that we are doing in a crafting class with the homeschool moms. I am also working on a "Hobbit Dress" for me and a scarf in shades of red for DH. Well, I need to go get my homework finished for the week and get back to knitting. See you all later!
