Hello,

So you've clicked on the about us page, have you??? Are you sure??? Are you sure you want to know more about this wild and wooly crew  :-) Just kidding, well, the about us page is one of my favorites to read on others' blogs .... so here I go ....

First, there is Dad, an academic dean in an inner city high school. He loves working with kids (teenagers to be exact), and he loves all his kids, the ones at school and at home.

Speaking of the ones at home, there are six of them.

Number one is our oldest (of course) - she is sixteen and a sophomore at our diocesan high school. She loves to read and is a huge help to me around the house.

Number two is 14, a boy, can't wait to go to high school, ahem, enough said. (He does love football and wrestling and can make a mean sandwich and three-egg omelet).

Number three is 12, a girl, loves to draw, read, and be with others. She is also a huge help to mom.

Number four is 11, a boy, also very active in sports and is super helpful as well.

Number five is 6, a girl, super special in a six kind of way, loves all things girly.

And number six is our special gift from God. She is four and a half. At six months, we found out she had some delays. She has recently been diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder Schinzel Gideon Syndrome. It's been a journey and one I know we'll be on for some time with each day being new, challenging and wonderful at the same time. We are so grateful for her.

And then there's me, I'm a forty something mom and really just trying to get from here to there, there being heaven that is. I'm so grateful for our shared Catholic faith (we're both converts) and for the gift of homeschooling in our lives. I'm grateful for other bloggers out there who've inspired me with their words and pictures during some tougher times. On a personal note, I do love to knit, read and take pictures. I can only hope some of these blessings (if there is such a word) and loves translate well in this place. Thank you for taking this time to get to know us a little better. Thank you for being here.