“ HELLO ALL ”

“ Hey, I'm a homeschool mom just wanting to see what CYT is all about and what the ages are that they accept. ”

“ Hello All, I am a home school mom of two boys. Erik is 14 and Alexander is 7. We live in Forest Park. I am excited to see what this group will have to offer. ”

“ My son is a type 1 diabetic and I was wondering if there are any other parents of age 3 children in a similar situation who would be interested in homeschooling this fall or making a new friend. ”

“ Hi,I'm Kelly.My husband and I have 2 daughters,Scarlett who will be 5 and Vivian who's almost 2. I will start homeschooling this year! ”

“ i have a 12 year old daughter and a 9 year old son. i am beginning to plan my daughter's high school transcript, and am looking for help in areas such as science lab, writing and extracurricular clubs for her. ”

“ Homeschool mom of two boys (8 and almost 5). Live in Southeast Oak Park near Longfellow. We are interested in learning about your new ideas and would love to fill out a questionnaire. ”

“ I'm Jen, we homeschool our 3 girls: 2nd G, K, & plus a 2yro and infant. We live in Plainfield and would love to meet other families with children of similar age! See: groups.yahoo.com/group/Home_education_4us/ E-mail jtm1972@juno.com ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I homeschool my only child, a 2nd grade boy. ”

“ Look to find friendships, while learning about homeschooling. We've already started preschool & look to continue education at home. Interested? Contact me at homeschool_and_beyond@yahoogroups.com. ”

“ Hi. I'm Jen from Cary. I'm interested in learning more about homeschooling. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am interested in learning more about homeschooling. I currently have a 26 month old daughter, but haven't decided on school yet -- I want to research my options. ”

“ I am homeschooling our 6 yr old PT and planning to FT this next Fall. I would like to create or join a homeschool group with local homeschool families (whether you are currently or are planning to). ”

“ We have been homeschooling for the past 6 years and we live in Oak Park. I have 3 girls ages 11, 6 and 3. I'd love to see a new resource for all homeschoolers in the area! ”

“ I love the idea of a Homeschool Community Center in Berwyn/Oak Park area! Johnsburg has a Homeschool Resource Center west of us, and I think we should have the same! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am always looking to meet likeminded local moms. ”

“ Hi I've been married for 13 years. We have four boys and one girl. I just began homeschooling this year. I'm a homemaker,but I am also involved in my community of Worth. I would like to communicate with other overwhelmed moms to share and to support. ”

“ Amelia is three and we are homeschooling. I would like to develop relationships with other homeschoolers, so Amelia can do the same. Looking forward to meeting and discussing ideas. ”

“ A resource center in the area would be a great idea. ”

“ This is our 5th year of homeschooling. I too see a need for this in our area. I'm very excited! ”

“ I have questions regarding homeschooling and hope to meet mothers that homeschool. Would homeschool mothers like to have a "Homeschool Community Center" that mothers could use to teach their children in a relaxed "school like" setting? ”

“ I want these local Meetups because to talk to other parents and son can make some friends. He's 11. ”

“ Hi, My name is Aisha and I have three children ages 7, 5 and 1. We would like to meet other homeschooling families for field trips, social gatherings and other fun and educational activities. email address: aishasalz@gmail.com ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am in my 2nd year of homeschooling (I taught in public schools for ten years) and feel that my 13 year old daughter needs a little more social interaction as an 8th grader. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am considering homeschooling my two children full time. We are interested in playdates and co-ops. We are new to homeschooling, so email us if you are interested. jesstevaga@gmail.com ”

“ HSing a 4-year old, not for religious reasons, just want to homeschool....I would love to meet more young homeschoolers in our area for social time....you can reach me at LLP33 at yahoo.com ! ”

“ Hi! I homeschool my 12 y.o. son & my 14 y.o. daughter. We belong to Many Rivers Unschoolers. They meet every Tuesday in Joliet. We hope to make more homeschooling friends that live near us. ”

“ Hi, my name is Jessica and I'm a SAHM. I am 28 and married. We just moved to Plainfield from Texas. We have 2 girls, ages 2 1/2 and 4 weeks. I'm looking forward to meeting other moms in the area for playdates and friendships. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am homeschooling my son and daughter :) ”

“ I want these local Meetups because In ohter to know more about these homepage and all it intells about. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because we would like to find other homeschoolers for field trips and play dates. If you are interested in starting a group with me please e mail nicoleburrus@yahoo.com ”

“ I am new this area and I am looking for ways my junior teens can make new friends. ”

“ Hi. I'm Greg. I'm into lifelong learning and making my kids feel the same. I love improvisational theater, loud music. ”

“ My name is Lyniece, I am a mother of 4, 2 boys and 2 girls. My oldest is Joshua, he's 6, Alani is 4, Emma is 2 and Joseph, 3 months. I've only been homeschooling for a very short time, since January 2007. I look forward to getting some tips. ”

“ Hi I am Jen. I live in Lockport, but I am having trouble finding a homeschool group here. I have 2 daughters 5 1/2 and 3 1/2. We are at the beginning of our homeschool journey and would like to meet others at any stage of theirs. ”

“ Im a stay at home mom that runs a couple companies along side my hubby. We have 2 kids and I am considering a homebirth with our third (I am not yet Pregnant) so looking to get some insight from others. ”

“ Hello everyone, I am a small bussiness owner and I want to meet people like me interested in the wellness industry, blessings!!! ”

“ I am a semi-retired Army Veteran, College Professor and homeschool my two daughers, 12 and 2 years old. I started this group to offer other homeschooling families a way to organize meetups and field trips. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have homeschooled preschool and plan to start kindergarten in the fall. Would love to share the process and ideas with other families and maybe even co-op a little. ”

“ Hi, I'm Melissa and am interesting in hearing from anyone who has homeschooled in the pre-school years. My husband and I are considering this route and would love to hear from parents and get any info you have to share. melissakmay@comcast.net ”

“ Hi - I am a mom of 2- almost 6 and 4- We would love to connect with other homeschool familes for fieldtrips, ideas, frienship and fun. ”

“ My name is Becky. I'm a mom of 5, grandma of 1. I home schooled one of my older children for 3 years of high school. Now we have made the choice to home school our 3rd grade daughter. Need to meet home school families in the area for fellowship. ”

“ Hi! I am new to homeschooling. I have 2 girls in second grade that I am starting to homeschool. I also have a 2 1/2 year old son. We live in Shorewood and would love to meet others that homeschool.Here is my e-mail emmettx4@aol.com. ”

“ Hello to all, looking forward to meeting some new friends. We've been homeschooling for one year and a tough one it has been. Looking forward to next year. Maybe I'll have it together. LOL. We have a 12,10,9, and 6 yr. old B, B,G, B. ”

“ My name is Shannon and have been homeschooling my son since Kindergarten. He is 12, going to be 13 in August. I am looking for some help and advice. Any would be appreciated. ”

“ My name is Angela. We have four boys, ages 14, 11, and 4 y.o. twins. We're new to Illinois, having relocated from Maine at the end of June. We're anxious to meet up with homeschoolers in our area (Great Lakes), as well as across the state. ”

“ Hellow everyone! I am a first time homeschooling mom of one 11 year old boy, Kevin. We are doing "6th" grade this year and I am joining so that we have the fount of knowledge available to us from veterans as well as newbies like myself... ”

“ This is our 4th year hs'ing and we are LOVING IT!! I have 4 wonderful daughters, ages 15, 11, 10, and 2. It's uplifting to know that others are also endeavoring the same things as we are, and wanting the best for their children. See ya soon! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am appalled at the level of knowledge my daughter lost when starting the public school system. Looking for support and help to start in homeschooling and socialization. ”

“ I am planning to homeschool my twins sons for preschool starting next fall (07) and I am looking for others in the area to maybe start a coop group with. ”

“ I want to find some families to spend time with, while learning and playing. I have two boys, four and 16 months. ”

“ I want local Homeschool Meetups because I'm beginning to homeschool my 4th and 7th grader for the first time. I would like to meet other homeshoolers in the Bolingbrook area. ”