Finished Top, 5 hanks of Spun yarn, new project started

[@dawns1017]

Our grandson was bullied and even physically assaulted in school, so for 7th grade, I homeschooled him. I was working from home. Hey, I even taught him to crochet. We homeschooled him for 7th grade, then for 8th grade there was Covid so he went to public school at home. Then he went to High School and life has been wonderful for him. He just finished his Junior year of High School. He has a great group of friends. He’s doing great academically. He’s been involved in various activities at school, and he is such a happy person. Bullies can destroy kids. He’s put in the work to be a healthy and happy person. No regrets here.

[@lovehair7]

Home school will be great for little man to build his confidence. With not being torn down everyday with being bullied. And he can always go back for his senior year. What children and some adults don't understand is that every human being is unique and offers a different prospective to this world and being different is normal.

[@flash963]

Little Man is so special. I think Home Schooling him is a Great idea! On your vacations you can make educational field trips. You have some great ideas.

[@egoreknits]

The MJ's top you made look amazing. Even better on you.

[@pattiroyse]

Omg I just love Bentley! He’s so dang cute!! Oh Jenn, I’m so sorry to hear about your past traumas 😢 I’m happy that you have a wonderful husband and kids and are blessed and your able to understand what and how to deal with it. I bet you are helping others by just talking about it. ❤❤❤

[@traciperdue]

Love your new sweater, super cute. Love the yarn, so cool how the colors come out. Hope you’re having a good morning!!!❤

[@Chrisnatal1979]

My daughter was told those same exact words only the principal told her she was going to amount to nothing, be pregnant at 16 and live off of welfare and it was said in my face at a meeting. I got banned from the school that day…… that motivated her to prove them all wrong. Sadly her graduation happened in 2020 during Covid but she did give a few words to all the staff members during her zoom graduation when she received three awards. Let’s just say it was colorful and the muted her lol. She is now a state licensed esthetician who will be starting nursing school this fall. She’s also on the spectrum with other special abilities that give her charm. So Jen you’ve done fantastic and little man will blossom with this new schooling adventure. You’ve got this

[@Chrisnatal1979]

Oh and I love your makes, earth tones look beautiful on you

[@valerielucero5837]

Lil Man is just Lil Man. He's so unique. He's is a fun child with a very big heart. I think he's so awesome ❤. Bentley is such a good associate,😂❤ He's so handsome.

[@delladearest2511]

Hey Jen, homeschool will benefit both Lucas and you and it will draw you closer together ❣️ he will teach you about analytical thinking and you will teach him how to listen and understand emotions. Plus being home will teach him life skills like fixing things and being more creative plus also monitor his time playing video games and the internet, both designed to suck our children into unwholesome behavior. It’s a win-win ❣️ kudos 🤩

[@brendamccomas7882]

Sounds like Little Man will make a great electronic tech! He will love the online work!

[@omamartha]

That top looks so good on you. Love the colors you chose

[@beescraftycorner]

Your sweater is beautiful, I can't wait to see the purple one finished. You have the best source for home schooling out there. You're friends with Llama Momma Kayla. 4 hanks what 🎉🎉 so pretty 😍

[@kathywelch8722]

Your top is very pretty and the purple one is going to be beautiful too I think home school is going to be helpful for Little Man. Good luck. 🧶💜🙏🏻

[@brendaamaliacaldera3329]

Love the yarn. 😊. Oh my you had me in tears 😂. You’re hilarious 😂. Thank you. I’ve been stressing and you just made my evening. Enjoy. 🙏🏽 safe travels.

[@debbiepug88]

I have decided to crochet all my yarn into blankets and donate them to nursing homes. I have been thinking about this since the beginning of covid and now I'm making it a reality. It's your inspiration and who you are that has brought me to finalize this decision. Love ya Jenn and who you are. Keep up inspiring us newbies

[@frozenstone1787]

Thank you for sharing your life stories.🙌🤗❣️

[@nancythomas1954]

LOL That was fun! Your spinning is so pretty! The thick and thin spinning hanks of yarn sell for more money then the regular even hanks sometimes. It really creates beautiful projects. I hope you are having a wonderful journey and that little man is having fun. Hope Mr Cinnamon doesn't work too hard so he can enjoy spending time with you two. I hope that Juju and Pumpkin Spice (I can't spell her given name lol) are enjoying having the house to themselves. Much love and many prayers, see you next time!

[@ZuzuPetals-1207]

Welcome to the family! I have been homeschooling my ADD daughter for six years. She is going into seventh grade 2 things. I will tell you upfront find a homeschool co-op near you. It’s typically four hours a week hours teaches two lessons that you probably will not have to do during your homeschool day. Also, with ADD, the classes need to be short, no more than 30 minutes at a time and then let him have a break. You’ll be surprised at the amount of time you have! Let me know if you have any questions.❤️❤️❤️

[@larrygreen3988]

Hi Jennifer , both tops are so pretty 😘❤

[@debbyhulsey7564]

I wanted to hugs this iPad when you were taking about to school experience. It sounds like you home schooled yourself I’m sure you’ll do great with lil man❤

[@mbohl7149]

Jen, do what work on your channel I will still watch you. You do things that make you HAPPY because that will make you have happy attitude toward life in general. You have too true yourself because that is only human being you have too please!!!!!

[@tinacloutier7654]

Pony beads for hair , and do a tutorial about the weighted blankets that you can crochet with pony beads all over them put an extra 2 pounds on your blanket very popular in the 80s. You should do a little , Tutorial on that, and you can talk about pony bees, and all the different ways that you know how to use them.❤

[@bettyloumallet7081]

I love your “unprepared “ videos. We’re just hanging out! I’m laughing right along with you 😀

[@nessie-dn8wz]

Thank you ❤❤❤❤ I'm not alone

[@The-Vintage-Needlecrafter]

Oh my! Your Co Host is so cute and I'm in love❤😂😂

[@hellonadilahere9302]

I finally pulled off my first handspun yarn and washed, thwacked, and dried it... it definitely curled up on itself despite me hanging a heavy towel on it to weigh it down 😅 I gotta work on not over spinning!

[@knitknack2285]

Jen there is a hour rule for homeschooling. I think it worked out for us to do 6 hrs a day. But it might be different for you.❤you can also join a homeschool support group in your area and meet up and do things together to get some social interaction. Homeschool worked great for us and the boys went back to school in hs and surpass the standard tests.fangirl dreams lol I had pink wink at me

[@sueholubeshen9960]

We homeschooled our youngest child.. the only regret I have about homeschooling my baby was not putting him in an extracurricular something early on in his educational career. His is working on his doctorate...Lucas will thrive as his education will be tailored....

[@Zoecasady3337]

My mom thought about home schooling me and my middle sister but we are both ADD and can’t spell, suck at grammar, and suck at math. She knew she would lose her mind with us. More power to those who do it. My mom also would crochet while me and my sister would talk her ear off about things she did not like.

[@donnarichey144]

You are such an amazing person and to hear what you went through as a child is terrible. I hated school and our highschool too many clicks and snobs. I failed my last year there. I got married young big mistake. After a divorce got my GED, studied and had to travel miles for a class for it and it was a struggle. Then went to business school for secretary, big mistake. I hated it, but I was on the deans list through it. I proved I was not dumb. You home schooling your son will be the best for him. I hope he listens to you and all works out. Prayers for you sweet lady. You got this. Its sad how all the teachers in school talked to you and said terrible things to you.

[@candynkeith]

My oldest son’s children were homeschooled. My grandson kept getting locked in his locker. Found out he was locking himself in the locker cause he hated school. My DIL set up a class room for them. My grand daughter graduated a year ahead of time. She planned field trips and reported to an online homeschool program. I think it is best for Lucas

[@MichelleWorn-qf2sh]

Good morning 😊

[@CinnamonStitches]

Good morning

[@patriciadolphin4161]

Afternoon jen

[@getawaycrochet]

Little man is going to be a big deal someday-probably sooner than you think :)

[@shirleybrown77]

❤❤❤❤

[@oldmomma56]

Relax away!!

[@bookrockgoddess]

I quit School at 16 becaus😮e of fighting all the time. I actually signed up for college and tested really high. They sent me to get my G. E. D. before I could start the classes and I tested really high on the G.E.D except in math. Which I tested average so not bad. I started college in a lot of higher level classes. My mother was extremely negative about me. She said I probably cheated on the tests because I was not that smart. So l totally understand the struggle.

[@lorettadubois3438]

Your son is more important than a channel on u tube that being said I live your videos and will miss seeing you if you have to cut down

[@oldmomma56]

What is Bentley going to do while you are gone?

[@oldmomma56]

Jenn, I would bet you could have been diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder! Look it up! No kidding!! Telling you you couldn’t was motivating you more than actually “encouraging” you! I knew several kids that were homeschooled through middle school and high school. They went to “regular school” for art, music, p.e., auto mechanics, etc. Lots of ways to structure his learning experience to his interests and direction.

[@CinnamonStitches]

Yeah me and little man. I know all about ODD

[@conniehalloran5066]

Thank you for the long video , I was having Jen withdraw !😂😂😂 Mr . C’s video was so very touching !😢😢😢 I feel homeschooling Lucas is going to be wonderful for both of you, not that my opinion matters 😂. Hope you have fun adventures traveling and take lots of pictures to share later with us !❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@oldmomma56]

@@CinnamonStitches needless to say the fastest way to get me to do something is to tell me I can’t!!

[@barbaradion4694]

Why not have him do a tutorial. It's a family thing.

[@donnarichey144]

I hate our washing machine like your talking nothing gets clean. I have to scrub my tops before I put them in there.

[@thespooniestitcher]

I was a sickly homeschool child for years. We lived overseas most of my life and my mother homeschooled me. She is brilliant and so is my father. I struggled with “ curriculum” but I thrived in certain subjects. Turns out I had eye issues and learned differently than both my parents. I am also an artsy/ literature/ theatre person and that’s how my brain works. So my mother (God bless her) learned HOW to teach me and when I went to “regular” private school and collage later in my life I did really well because I now knew HOW to learn from whatever they were teaching. My point is, I’m super happy that you are doing this for your son because I feel this will be life changing for him later on. You’re a great mother!

[@ejsgilliland]

I enjoy being with you in the morning with my coffee. You have so many thoughts that are the same as I have, so it makes me smile. Love your new sweater . It looks great on you ! Jennifer you are helping me get a little more comfortable with my self and with what life dishes out to us. After two rounds of cancer,breast,and kidneys, it really through me for a loop. I'm still struggling, but with your smiles and laughter you have helped me so much!! I'm 68 and. It's hard to pick yourself back up sometimes. But you give me confidence to keep going. THANKS so much! My husband knows your voice because I watch you so much. He even says how cheerful you are. 😊 Sincerely Janey from NC.

[@shirleyspring4905]

Hi Jen. I think Lucas will enjoy you home schooling him. There will be so many benefits for both of you. I’m so fascinated with your spinning journey, you’re doing great! I hope you and the guys are having a fun time on your trip. Take care.🙂

[@amnie5456]

Hey Jennifer You do what’s best for your son Today schools are not the safe and happy place they once were It is a sad situation which needs to be addressed and resolved Wishing you and your family the best!💐🤲🏼💕

[@oldmomma56]

He is such a good little guy!

[@suebigger5097]

I loved that video 🥰 it was wonderful to know someone else had a horrible experience in high school!! We had a lot of the same issues. Hope you have a great time in your trip. I think Little Man will thrive in home school. Your top is so pretty, I love the colors. The purple one will be outstanding with your hair🤗 Have a great time and share some pictures with us. Safe travels 🥰

[@oldmomma56]

That color is so you!!

[@jo7127]

Fabulous yarn, so, so love it 💛 Have a great week 😊

[@DianEnglish56]

Hi, both tops are so pretty! So glad you made the decision to homeschool. 🧶🫂

[@manfasmakes-sam]

The top turned out so super cute! Happy that you are getting to grips with your spinning wheel 😊 Good luck with the homeschooling - you are like superwoman to me as I couldn’t cope during lockdown doing it so all power to you and bucket loads of love and respect always ❤ Oh and the pen is the best part 😂❤

[@The-Vintage-Needlecrafter]

There is an organization called. The Homeschool Legal Defense Association. If you ever need help.

[@LisamarieVipperman]

so cute !!! you are so talented I love seeing you everyday LOVE LISAMARIE

[@fel944]

Hi Jennifer family comes first you do for your family thank you for sharing stay safe ❤❤❤

[@lindabrown2170]

Lucas will benifit from home schooling.Your sweater is beautiful.

[@tinacloutier7654]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😮😮😮😮😮❤❤❤❤😊

[@Kdiefenbacher]

Bentley is a gorgeous baby boy! Such a ham. Yeah, it will be good for Lucas and you not getting phone calls from school. Love your hoodie shirt, wow, can’t wait to see the cotton one. Nice spinning work, very pretty! You are a busy women for sure. Have a fun time wherever you’re going! ❤️🤗🙏for safe travels

[@suzanne-i5e]

My daughter back here in the UK, we brought her prom dress, they canceled it due to Covid, so that dress hangs in the loft, never worn 😢😢 proms arnt everthing, hugs Suzi 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@dawnfredlund5810]

Hi Jennifer, I am glad you decided home school for Lucas. I think it is best for him and you. Love the sweater you made and put on. Glad you enjoyed the concert. Loved your Monday video. Always enjoy your videos.😊🫶🖐🌈🦋🤗

[@karenb6791notakaren]

I've been on vacay since Monday, so I'm just trying to catch up on your videos, sorry! I love your beautiful tops and hanks, they look amazing! 😊👍🧶

[@reneehynes1175]

Your son is just like my 7 year old grandson.. everything you talk about we are going through. KZbin fixing things, technology.. non stop hyper talking, goes full blown on 5 hours of sleep. I home schooled him for kindergarten, and I am doing it again next year. I have him full time. My ADD over active mind is on overload. The program we are doing is a public school with online classes, and curriculum which isn't exactly what I wanted but we are doing it for now until we move. I am in Cleveland Ohio, a few years older than you, and the stories you tell about Detroit, I can relate too. Scary that we are living parallel lives.

[@joc2442]

Loved today's video, hope that home schooling Lucas will be better for him and it's quality time together and you'll smash it. Your spinning is great, love the colours, you had me laughing my head off at the fall out boy stuff and let Juju know that bands do remember their fans, I know exactly what you mean. Take care of yourself 🫶 🤗

[@dianesass9901]

Thank you for sharing your vulnerability and lessons learned, Jen. I can remember many similar situations from childhood! But WE survived the ignorance and biases of those less intelligent. I love the sweaters!

[@bettylougreen6987]

Your son will absolutely learn to love being homeschooled because of the freedom. You are going to be a great teacher for him. I do think we could have a fun game every time you look for your glasses or something else. Bentley could also be another fun game. Maybe bingo game or something fun. Your background learning experiences will benefit your son so much. Remember it isn’t about drills and testing it is about learning the fundamentals and understanding it.

[@MorknMandee]

Your story about Lucas talking about his videos reminds me so much of my 8 year old daughter. She'll talk to me about what she did in a video game and I'm always confused what she's talking about. I always have to ask, "is that a good thing?" 😆

[@jeanniesbeanies9900]

Homeschooling can be very liberating for the whole family. The simple fact is is that not all kids are wired for sitting through a day in a brick and mortar building. I pulled our youngest out of PS in 7th grade. Not bragging, stating that truth, my kids was more mature and smarter than most of the kids his age, and Hal the teachers. He's an old soul, and has always clicked better with the elder generations VS people his own age. He did excellent, I had a great time. Win-win!

[@Hope-1776]

I’m excited for your trip. Y’all definitely need some time away as a family. If you happen to drive through northern GA maybe we can grab some lunch or go yarn shopping 🛍️

[@deborahb2lil2latemashburn]

I wish Lucus the best year ever and I will be praying for him and his Mom to on this new venture. I think reading my old journals is comforting because you can see where you were and see how God got you to here. I love the top and I love that you actually like the browns, good for you♥🧶God bless, be safe and stay well.

[@KKemperCheesebrew]

He there Jen 😀I think you and Lucas will do great at home schooling. I would have probably been a smart butt and sent all Mr. C degrees! lol You are doing great at spinning!! Have a great evening!!

[@Arwilson148]

You’re doing great on your spinning 🎉. And homeschooling works great for some. Just allow time for you two to have breaks from each other. With your own peer group 😉❤

[@tamieneal2343]

You are doing the right for your son. Please read this article from Hillsdale College: Alarming decline in K-12 education. It’s an eye opener for every parent and patriot. 💕

[@DebbieColeman-p4h]

LOVE HEARING YOU TALKING ABOUT YOUR HUSBAND LOL FALLOUT BOY.YOU ALWAYS KEEP ME LAUGHING.

[@teresab126]

That counselor was smart! He gave you a challenge and you excelled! ❤❤👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@valerielucero5837]

My Sis n law would homeschool the kids on the road. She would do history and take the kids to historical places. Reading, she made them read a lot. She would make the kids write a summary of what they visited and learned on vacation. My nephew loved it.

[@oldmomma56]

You took the pressure off the conversation!

[@cherylmccall9391]

I homeschooled my large family. They have all gone on and started their own various businesses! It can be done! I'm excited for you and I think little man will thrive!

[@sherrieanderson2524]

The more you spin the more even your work becomes. I learned spinning wool, shetland actually and that has a shorter staple length. So i understand about the yarn breaking 😂. Eventually youll get the hang of it. The best yarn i love to spin is Gotland. It has a longer staple length and soooo soft. You are doing great.

[@marybethtanner959]

Can I ask if you’re traveling? What do you do with all your pets?

[@samanthacross3523]

I think the home schooling is going to work better for you and little man . Your top has turned out beautifully x

[@tamieneal2343]

My mom was told I was a slow learned that was in 1957. Was so not true I just learn different than others.

[@jennycampbell1333]

Your tops are pretty. Love the hanks u spun up. That purple and green fluff looks nice. 🙂

[@roserenik6375]

I am currently working with knit pick pima cotton yarn it is 3 weight, and it is so soft and a dream to work with. Love your 2 tops.

[@nanapapaikenberry8476]

I am mak8ng that shirt!!!!!❤❤❤

[@oldmomma56]

You may be able to cover some things normal school days do not cover!

[@texanasimmons1761]

Todays video was so fun! I hope yall are having a blast on your trip!❤❤

[@karindewit7836]

Hi, the top is cool, and you spun so nice wohl ❤❤❤

[@kathylavoie3105]

Maybe he can go back to school after u move. Or at least try it.

[@MichelleWorn-qf2sh]

You have a fabulous co host there.

[@RobinIgou]

❤

[@SusanMoran-y2m]

I beeb there to it was hard .😢😢

[@melissatitus2271]

Have you seen MJ’s granny stitch v neck tank top yet Jen? I’m working on one and used merino bc you used it for the Viscountess V Neck.

[@CinnamonStitches]

Yes i have

[@maryhummel2886]

Good Monday morning Jen ❤

[@CinnamonStitches]

Good morning

[@joanmachado9063]

Good morning sweetie ☕️🧶🤣

[@CinnamonStitches]

Good morning!

[@cathiesmith0812]

JuJu is gorgeous!! She looks just like you!!

[@CinnamonStitches]

Thank you

[@redcanary2928]

Good morning 🧶☕️

[@CinnamonStitches]

Good morning

[@kathleengibbons841]

Chatty Cathy was a doll when I was a kid too funny you used it about little man😎

[@oldmomma56]

Your top is super cute! Congrats!!

[@redcanary2928]

Love love love your makes!