Creative Homeschool Exerience

Not As Busy and Reflections

    Even though we had a busy day today I didn't feel as rushed as I thought I would. Got up with the boy's at 7:15 am and then got them fed and what not and ready to go and left the house around 9:30am to go to the Laundromat to do the laundry and while we were there we did most of school there. My oldest did his math so he zoomed right through it and I had him do his spelling words and write me two sentences using a word from him spelling list for each sentences. It was more for practice on his penmanship then on the spelling words themselves. I need to work more on that with him.

    While my older son worked on that my younger son (per his request LOL) did his own little work on the letter B. Writing (tracing it) and we worked on the sound it makes. He loves tracing the letters and when we are at home he is too funny. He goes to the chalk board and writes out letters he knows and "teaches" me LOL. "Ok mom what is this letter?" So I have to tell him what letter it is and then he responds with, "Good job." LOL I know I posted about it before but cant' help it, it's too cute LOL.

    I was really surprised on them actually doing their work. Usually if there around other people or kids. (well there was only one little 2 year old there LOL) they want to be doing other things other than school work. But they did it without too much complaint.

    Well after laundry we got home around 12:30pm and put that away and worked on a few more lessons and then it was time to go to their play date with one of the newer members a MOMS Club. The boy's had a great time. The mom's son is actually right in the middle of my boy's. My oldest will be 7 in March and my youngest will be five Jan 3. The mom's son just turned six last month. But, they played wonderfully and I got to hang out with another mom and not worry. Her son is public schooled but he is a good kid. Of course his mom seems very involved to so I think that helps. She had said they had considered homeschooling but she didn't think she could do it. I told her it really isn't as bad as people think it will be.

    Granted the first year is a bit hard because you are still learning but the second year to me so far seems more smooth. I think with each year it will be better and better. Oh I know we will have struggles but I already feel more confident this year then the last. I am not trying to "do it all" like I was last year. Much more calm lol.

    Anyway back to my day LOL. We got home again just after 6:00pm and I got the boy's dinner and read them a story did our prayer (we do the Lords prayer at night) and they got themselves ready for bed and they got to watch a little TV and at 8pm had them turn it off and get to bed. They pretty much have had this same routine since they were little. I think it helps them having the routine. Helps them know what is coming next and helps to calm them down when they know it's bed time.

    Tomorrow we are going to the elderly Nun home to give them the kids Christmas cards they made. The MOMS Club kids I mean. I am a bit excited about it because I know too well like I said in my previous post that the elderly sometimes get ignored. I am not looking for thanks or anything but I want to show my boy's that by doing simple things they can show great love. I want the to see what God wants of them and how just a simple act of kindness can do so much. I pray I can show that to my kids. I so want them to be Godly men when they grow up and so far I see that in them everyday. They are both very giving children and people seemed to be so amazed on just how giving they are. Our family is truely blessed. I just wish that for every family. Yeah can you tell I am feeling the Christmas spirit? Thank you Jesus for coming to save us all and I so can't wait to celebrate your miraculous birth!!