Okay, I am goofing off right now.  This morning I had some dental work done.  Maybe I could be doing something useful.  But my mouth is still sore.  And I am cranky because I have only had my morning tea.  The dentist said it would be a good idea to skip my afternoon tea. 

I had scheduled a no-school day.  And we did school as usual on Labor Day, so I don't feel bad about missing today. right now I am playing on the computer while listening to Jeopardy on TV.  I suppose it's not a bad way of goofing off.

Our school has been going well.  Sometimes we don't do as much as I have scheduled.  I have been trying to calmly roll with the flow.

Sam, who sometimes writes just for pleasure, surprised me by resisting any essay writing assignment I gave him.  This is something he is going to have to work through.  He will do these assignments whether he likes it or not, and no matter how long he takes.  And he will re-do it until I find it acceptable.

Over the summer, Matt had forgotten his multiplication tables and how to do long division.  Dh told him that if he could remember every single part of his favorite cartoon (Chaotic) then he was very capable of remembering his math.  Dh told him that until he could do his math, no more Chaotic.  After we did some intense tutoring, Matt was able to be eased of his prohibition.

Both boys are enjoying science.  They are doing it seperately this year.  Sam is doing Apologia Physical Science and enjoying some independence.  Matt is doing Apologia elementary Astronomy.  He has always liked that topic.

Dh kindly offered to take Sam to Band class every Thursday.  I like it that they can spend some male-time alone on the one-hour transit time.  Matt and I stay home and do regular school, plus work on anyting Matt is behind on or has difficulty with.  After they have been gone awhile, Matt starts to look lonely.  But it's good that the boys spend some time without the other.  They spend so much time together, they just need breathing space.

They did get into HS PE.  And they are enjoying it.  They have a very kind, creative teacher.

We haven't gotten as far in the Konos Russia book as I would like.  I will keep working at it, though.  I hope that we will get to a part that will excite them about this topic.  Well, at least not as dreading of the topic, anyway.  All they can think of right now is the Nutcracker ballet tape they know I will force them to watch one day.  I suppose I need to put it out of sight.  They cringe every time they spot it.

Okay, time to stop goofing and get ready for church.  Dh has to be there a little early.  I hope we get back home in time to watch the political debate....