Still Truckin'

I'm still here. Still menu planning. Since May, actually. I'm very pleased with my perseverance;-) We've grown into a pattern. A comfortable pattern. And I'm feeling confidant in quite a few of the meals that we enjoy lately. I'm still trying new recipes out. Healthy ones of course-whatever that means to you. 
Since school's been out, our lives have taken little break. With catching up on Dr.'s appts, and finding a new chiropractor for the kids and dental visits, our lives have been a whirlwind. But, I'm feeling a lull coming. And I like it.
My oldest will be entering middle school this year, and I'm torn about that. I want to protect her and shelter her. I really do. But, I also don't want her resentment. She wants to go to school. Just for the social aspect she says. But, it's not like she ever hangs out with school friends once school's over. Not ever. So, I don't understand what she'd be missing. Most of her friends don't go to her school. At, least not the ones she hangs with outside the walls of the building. I know she'll be fine if I homeschool her this year. I even think I know what program I would use. It's just the simple fact that she wants to go. Why deny her? I feel like if I sense a problem, then I could pull her out. Hopefully not too late. I'm going to be praying about it. 
I'm realizing that I'm a blogger for myself. I love reading others' blogs, but I only blog myself when I feel I've something to get out. I want to have a record of memories besides which is stored in my mind.  I feel like this provides the perfect outlet for me. So, though you may not hear from me often, I'm on here. Getting inspired by others, and walking in my own two footprints at the same time.