Been on our annual HE break - well we haven't actually been anywhere - just our usual mid June to end August time off HE. Now we work through to next June, Christmas off of course!

I just realised its become usual to have this break actually, and I usually stay away from laptop/forums/school stuff/HE activities as well. We've evolved into a yearly rhythm!

We started 'back to school' at beginning of September. I've also realised it gets easier to get back into the routine of our days. We've all slotted back into work and lessons etc etc. Work isn't so difficult to sort out, but maybe thats because we've tried everything available known to man.

So DD12 continues with Tapestry Of Grace and All About Spelling, with Key To Maths, and a few other bits. DD14 had started Catherine Mooney IGCSE, continues with Key To Maths to catch up, All About Spelling & ECDL. They both go to IGCSE biology HE group and are doing silver and gold arts award. Finally both work at least half of the day without any input from me - lots of time for knitting, reading etc ironing, housework etc.

Hope everyone had great summer.