I am number nine of 10 kids. Growing up, it was always so loud in the house. The vacuum going, kids yelling, mom yelling, dogs barking, doors slamming, box TV on blast. I learned at a young age the necessity of being able to tune it out. Crafting was my main go-to to help block out all the noise. During the third grade, I began homeschooling. It was fun at first: Hours were flexible, I got to spend more time with my mom and I could have my toys with me while studying.
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