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• May 30, 2009 - My Week May 24-May 30, 2009
Posted By Cathy in My Week
Our Week May 24-May 30, 2009
Some weeks I can remember everything that happened and other weeks are just a blur. This was a challenging week, brain wise it was a more cluttered week.
Faith
I feel challenged this week for some reason with the state of affairs in our nation and therefore in our economy. Some weeks, I feel full of faith and see things from more of an eternal perspective. At other times I feel challenged moving ahead.
Our Farm
We planted our garden last weekend. The automatic watering has been going every other day and we look forward to seeing starts. Jon moved both sets of cows this week to new pastures. He also spent a day picking up hay and reorganizing the barn.
At Home And About
The girls signed up for a new soccer program and they really seem to like it. It is very structured and they keep them busy. Also, they tell them when they aren't paying attention, also when they need to move faster. This is Rachel's first time in a soccer program, but she's been wanting to do one for a long time. Natalie really loves soccer, but hasn't been doing that great on her team. I think her team just sort of wrote her off because she tends to space out. In this program they don't LET her do that. And she loves it.
We went to dance on Tuesday. I was pleased to hear that they are planning on keeping the studio open next year. It is a Christian studio that teaches Classical ballet and my girls just love it, so I am very pleased. The director of the studio is moving away, so we were concerned about the future of the program.
We also went to violin this week, which Natalie goes to every other week.
We went to see one of the waterfall near our house this week and were able to see the salmon jumping up the falls.
I started out the week with the house being behind because of the all the gardening and outdoors activities from the long weekend and I just kept falling behind all week. But, last night and this morning, I and the girls put the house in order. They kept asking if they could play and I kept telling them that the house wasn't all the way clean yet. I think sometimes I end up doing everything because I feel guilty about asking them to help much. I'm not sure why.
In The Schoolroom
I can't really remember much about school, other than to say we continued with what we have been doing. The Burgess Bird Book, Parables Of Nature, Discovery Of New Worlds, Free Reading, Copywork, Saxon Math, God's Design For Plants. Rachel worked on Abeka worksheets and read some.
Our Business
I didn't make it into work during the week this week. But, Jon and the girls and I headed there for a bit today. I didn't get actual tasks done, so that is hard for me. I am trying to learn more Photoshop and move ahead with some marketing things I haven't done before and new things are hard to wrap my brain around sometimes, especially when all the girls are with me.
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May 31, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Looks like you have had a pretty fun week. We used to live in WA (in Ellensburg) and I have a lot of family in Renton, Bellevue, and Port Orchard. I miss those waterfalls! but not the weather =0)
May 31, 2009 - What a week!
Let me stop and catch my breath! Your week sounds exhausting. You didn't even mention the farm and garden things you did in between it all! And you say I'm busy! Lol!
It's my 11 1/2 year old who suddenly decided that toys were boring. She's changing a lot both physically and emotionally...
My 10 yo did meet a friend who will be a good buddy for the summer here. For this I am grateful!
Carol
May 31, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Cathy,
I feel the same way as you when it comes to what is going on in our country- fluctuating between trusting God and worrying my head off. Most of the worrying is from thinking of my children's future.
You amaze me at how many things you are learning, and learning well! And all of the activities your children are involved in on top of that! *Beautiful* photos, by the way & nice catch getting that fish mid-jump! Very cool!
Oh! That pic you commented on on FB? I wrote up a blog about how I did it, including an action you can download if you want. It literally takes *seconds* to do if your photo is ready to go & you know which brush you'd like to use. It's kind of fun!
Love, Alyssa
June 1, 2009 - Untitled Comment
I've always thought the salmon was one of the most interesting creatures on earth. It's awesome that you live so close to a stream like that.
Jenn
June 2, 2009 - You're amazing!
Anybody who tries to work from home or away from home, while homeschooling amazes me. And you've got a farm and garden to keep up with too. You must be super organized. Maybe you should write a book about organization for some of us more challenged folks.
I'm impressed!
Rhonda
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