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  1. HI, I just want to encourage you and your family.
    I am just starting the home education journey and have 3 under 5. Its such a learning journey and I want to honour you for doing such a great job.
    I hope to begin blogging when I start getting some sleep and feel a little more organised. I'll link up with you there too.

    Tamra

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  2. Hi, I just want to say I love your blog. You have given me lots to chew on regarding my decision to homeschool or not to homeschool my 2 boys (currently 3 yrs and 3 months). Are you based in Sydney?

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