Socialization and other random topics

I just finished the book " the well adjusted child; the social benefits of homeschooling"
It was a great book on wholly just the social aspect of homeschooling. It really is written for someone who doesn't know much about the homeschooling community or what homeschoolers actually do all day and how they interact, so this is a good book for the doubters or those who are curious. But it is also a good book for parents who have someone in their lives who possibly is throwing the " what about socialization?" question at them. I can't tell you how many times I have had friends, family and complete strangers scoff at my choice of homeschooling and imply that my children are going to be social inept because I am homeschooling.
It always totally irks me when people talk about homeschooled children not being socialized. I could go on and on about socialization and even dare to step out and say that public schooled children are improperly socialized, but I don't have the energy tonight...maybe another time.
Anyway .... This book is a must have for any homeschooling parents library. I wish I had a ton of money so I could buy all my friends copies!

I hate swimming in pools... I think it's all of the chemicals .. But I sure love water. I think water has magical healing properties.

We are planning a trip back out to Minnesota and I am so excited! This time I am going to take Matt and the boys up to lake superior ... I am so excited for them to see my childhood special places!

We got the llamas all haltered and walking around.... That was a pretty exciting accomplishment for me today. Gwen still has lots of work to go, but she is doing okay. Shiloh (the baby) is not to sure about being on a lead but I am confident she will get use to it.

Hope you, my dear friends are having a good day, night, morning.