Aug. 13, 2009 - The Excitement of a New School Year!
I'm a fan of fresh starts and new beginnings; they make me happy. The start of a new school year is no exception. I remember as a child, going to our school before the year officially began. Set up in the cafeteria would be tables of brand new school books. My mother, list in hand, would take each of us around the tables and stack our books for the year in our open arms. Oh, the smell....mmmm. New book smell! A little higher on the yummy scale than new car smell and a little lower than new baby smell ~smile~
My children don't have to go to a school cafeteria and hold out their arms for a pile of new books. Theirs get delivered to the front door. How convenient is that? And not all of them are new yet I still find myself giddy with excitement over the start of a new school year. I can't say my children feel the same way but hopefully my excitement will wear off on them eventually!
What makes me particularly eager for this school year is our choice of curriculum. We are using My Father's World. I was sitting down looking through the books and lesson plans and I kept thinking, "Yes! I can do this!!!" It didn't seem overwhelming to me and best of all, it looks fun! Please don't rain on my parade if you feel this curriculum is lacking in some way. Let me at least bask in my lack of terror for a few months! lol One thing that I think I may have to supplement is the Bible curriculum. I am going to give MFW a try but I may add something from Landmark. Aside from that, I'm ready to dig in....after a trip to Wal-Mart for a few more supplies.
�2009 Adorning Grace
Comments
Aug. 14, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by kaysmarmey
I will definitely let you know about our gardening schedule here....tea with a friend would be grand! Sweet or unsweetened.
We should have a few warm days here and there but our warm summer is definitely over.
Melissa
Aug. 17, 2009 - it's me melissa from Alaska
Posted by Anonymous
Good day, I am not taking the time to log in this morning....
I am thrilled you are using MFW, I have a friend here locally who is trying it as well. I am interested in this curriculum but had already gotten my other stuff ordered. I may try it next year if I like what I see when I inspect my friend's MFW!
Enjoy the new start. We will be starting in a couple of weeks.
Melissa
Aug. 18, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by HsKubes
I've heard great things about MFW. I hope it works well for your family. And I agree... starting the new year IS exciting! Have fun!
~ Christina
http://hskubes.blogspot.com
Sep. 5, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by 2boysmom
I love new beginnings also. I love the start of school, but my 2 boys DO NOT feel the same way. There is alot of moaning and groaning going on at the end of summer. We've been going for 2 weeks now, and the groans are fewer but we're all still adjusting to the new schedule. No more lazy days!
I am actually considering MFW for next year. Keep posting about your thoughts on it.
I'm going to add you to my friends list so I can keep up with it.
Come visit me sometime!
