Jun. 9, 2008
Continuing With Our Routine
I know it has been a while since I wrote anything on my blog. Our family has been busy following our routine of school and work. We have had some playtime as well. School is going very well. The boys are more self directed and self motivated. Their narrations are getting more detailed. J is even starting to analyze what he reads and offer more opinions.
J is enjoying having more independence in the kitchen. It feels strange and somewhat irresponsible to stay out of the kitchen and watch from a far while he is mixing up baked goods or cooking in the microwave. I still oversee all direct interaction with the cooktop and oven. D is trying to become more independent in the kitchen as well. They are both doing a great job. They have a well developed sense of safety and when they need help. We're working on fine tuning the clean-up process.
DH is enjoying his job at the bank. He likes his coworkers and believes in the philosophy of the business. He enjoys the customers who comes through. I like that he comes home with a smile on his face.
We have a nice routine for when Nana comes to stay when my schedule overlaps with DH's. I think the boys like having their time with her. They like the change in routine and style.
Since D has learned to ride his bike, we have been riding down to and around the fairgrounds. Our goal is to add 1/2 mile each week and be able to ride between 5-7 miles by the end of the summer. DH bent the front wheel of his bike in an accident, so it's in the shop. We are looking forward restarting our family rides. These rides will be where we gain the most strength and endurance. The boys tend not to notice feeling tired when they are riding with their dad. J can already ride between 5-7 miles. Next year we'll do the family fun ride during the Tour Of The Unknown Coast.
Last weekend, my parents took the boys on an adventure up to Crescent City. They visited Trees of Mystery, where the talked to Paul Bunyon and rode the sky trail 3 times. They visited the lily pond, Clam Beach, had a picnic at the Red School House at Smith River and the Roosevelt Elk Reserve, went to Ocean World where D petted sharks, walked out to Battery Point Lighthouse (it was closed so they couldn't go in), and played in Jeddidah Smith Redwood Forest (J insists he saw an Ewok because he was in Endor- This is where Return of the Jedi was filmed). Overall they had a very fun adventure and didn't miss Mommy and Daddy at all. When D was told it was time to go home, his response was, "Why?" It's good to know that you're loved.
This Saturday is the homeschool End of the Year Picnic. We are looking forward to fun day of fellowship, play, and good food. It's nice to see the families in the homeschool group, some of which we only see a couple times/year and others we see quite regularly.
J is enjoying having more independence in the kitchen. It feels strange and somewhat irresponsible to stay out of the kitchen and watch from a far while he is mixing up baked goods or cooking in the microwave. I still oversee all direct interaction with the cooktop and oven. D is trying to become more independent in the kitchen as well. They are both doing a great job. They have a well developed sense of safety and when they need help. We're working on fine tuning the clean-up process.
DH is enjoying his job at the bank. He likes his coworkers and believes in the philosophy of the business. He enjoys the customers who comes through. I like that he comes home with a smile on his face.
We have a nice routine for when Nana comes to stay when my schedule overlaps with DH's. I think the boys like having their time with her. They like the change in routine and style.
Since D has learned to ride his bike, we have been riding down to and around the fairgrounds. Our goal is to add 1/2 mile each week and be able to ride between 5-7 miles by the end of the summer. DH bent the front wheel of his bike in an accident, so it's in the shop. We are looking forward restarting our family rides. These rides will be where we gain the most strength and endurance. The boys tend not to notice feeling tired when they are riding with their dad. J can already ride between 5-7 miles. Next year we'll do the family fun ride during the Tour Of The Unknown Coast.
Last weekend, my parents took the boys on an adventure up to Crescent City. They visited Trees of Mystery, where the talked to Paul Bunyon and rode the sky trail 3 times. They visited the lily pond, Clam Beach, had a picnic at the Red School House at Smith River and the Roosevelt Elk Reserve, went to Ocean World where D petted sharks, walked out to Battery Point Lighthouse (it was closed so they couldn't go in), and played in Jeddidah Smith Redwood Forest (J insists he saw an Ewok because he was in Endor- This is where Return of the Jedi was filmed). Overall they had a very fun adventure and didn't miss Mommy and Daddy at all. When D was told it was time to go home, his response was, "Why?" It's good to know that you're loved.
This Saturday is the homeschool End of the Year Picnic. We are looking forward to fun day of fellowship, play, and good food. It's nice to see the families in the homeschool group, some of which we only see a couple times/year and others we see quite regularly.