Since moving to Nashville, we've been invited to three 100th Day celebrations at my friend Julie's house. I am so very thankful for her hospitality and willingness to bring my daughters and I into this special get-together each year at a little past the midpoint of the school year. There have always been five moms present with their kiddos--Julie, her neighbor Mandy, her pal Mary from church, and her friend Annessa (who I learned lives really close to us now), and myself. There are a total of 12 kids from preschool age to freshmen (freshwomen?) in high school. It is one of the rare occasions that we get to enjoy the multi-age classroom experience that homeschooling can afford--since my girls are older, we tend toward just "older kid" types of activities and tutorials, etc. There is really nothing sweeter than recreating the special atmosphere of the one room schoolhouse, with its wide range of learners present. Julie is a certified teacher and a brilliant lady, so this is not just a party--it is a fun and cooperative learning environment, complete with games and collecting points to redeem at the end of the day at the "store". From start to finish, it was just pure, good fun.
Not pictured: running around in the yard, playing by the creek and an impromptu violin duet performance by Caroline and Moo. We are very thankful for this yearly event and the friendships formed because of it. Thank you, Miss Julie!
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