Today is a big day at my house. I'm taking my kids to meet their teachers! They are so excited. They've each received an email from their teacher this week. Next week, they start to school. Now this is pretty typical all across America. However, we've been homeschooling for a few years now, so my kids have never been to school. So jampacked with all the excitement is nervousness. My kids will be going to a school that combines private school and home school. So they'll actually only be going to school two days a week. They'll be home the rest.

I have to tell you, I'm a bit sad by the whole thing. I'm so used to being a part of their education and talking to them about whatever they're learning. I know I'm going to miss them terribly during the days they're gone. I am, however, excited for them. I think it's a great opportunity for them and a chance to learn things I am unable to teach them, like Latin. I'm actually rejoicing that I don't have to teach math anymore. I'll have to help with homework but I won't have to introduce concepts (especially the ones I don't quite understand!). Whoohooooo!

On a slightly different note, I thought this news article was hysterical. For those of you who aren't writers, let me explain a little. Most of us writers don't like doing book signings because there usually aren't throngs of people waiting. Most of us don't have gobs of fans waiting for hours like J.K. Rowling. It's more likely we'll be asked where the restroom is than to sign a book. So in the last few years, it's very common for writers to do 'driveby signings' where we go into a bookstore, see if they have our books and then sign them. A signed book sells. Don't ask me why. (WHY? my kids would say.) Usually, authors are encouraged to do this sort of signing, but most often we ask permission before we do. However, if you're Stephen King ... Well, you read the article.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070816/od_afp/lifestyleaustraliabooksoffbeat

Have a great weekend!