Aug. 25, 2006 - Busy Days
Life seems as if it goes barreling along, taking you for a ride regardless of wanting to or not. Our week has been so busy. Schooling more than 1 child takes some getting used to. I am still trying to find our grove and tweaking our schedule. My dear daughter is still trying to get out of schooling on Saturdays. But with my work schedule we have to. She gets three days off, so she shouldn't be complaining. That is the nice thing about homeschooling, it is very flexible.
Ethan is in Kindergarten this year. We are using My Father's World Kindergarten program. The program is very hands on and alot of fun, yet he is reluctant to do any of it. This week he has been better, and he had alot of fun making a sun, moon and stars mobile. We are learning about the moon this week and the letter M. We have also read alot of books on the subject. He also sits in on Kayla's studies, especially the hands on stuff. Last week we were studying Christopher Columbus and we made the Santa Maria, Nina and the Pinta from aluminum foil and "sailed" them in the bathtub. He had a blast!
Life is busy with schooling and working 20 hours a week. Plus trying to spend time as a family and getting things done around the house is a challenge. I am learning to have lower standards in the household department. I actually leave the breakfast and lunch dishes undone until after school work is complete! I keep telling myself it's OK.
Maybe you can teach old dogs new tricks.
Comments
Aug. 26, 2006 - So true...
Posted by Dad/Todd
Honey you are so awesome and such an inspiration.Please do not doubt yourself on the household things.You are such a wonderful Mom and home maker and especially WIFE.You are a real blessing in all you do.I can not wait to get to the point where you can come home full time.Unless you need the time away :) . Just kiddin...I love you sweetie keep up the good work...
Aug. 30, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by foxvalleyfamily
It sounds like you are doing a wonderful job!
What a Blessing you are to your children! ( And don't worry - 20 years from now no one will remember a pile of dirty dishes, but your children will ALWAYS remember this time that you spent with them!)
You have a very nice 'blog', too!
Michelle W. (a friend from HS reviews)
