Wow! We are in our 3rd week of school already! I am amazed at how smoothly this year has started out. Maybe it is because it isn't our first year anymore and we all kind of have the "feel" of how it works. I have to admit, being homeschooled and homeschooling your own children are definitely 2 different things! Yes, being homeschooled gave me the advantage of being comfortable, having an idea of how things work, and gives the perspective from the students point of view. It doesn't give you the parents point of view, though, and that is a totally different ball game! Off my soap box now and back to my first train of thought. We started with Reading & Math. We decided that each week we would add 1 subject until they were all in place...therefore by the end of the 6th week, we will have all our subjects going. (Except 'Lil Princess because she is in K therefore her subjects are Phonics, Reading and Math) So, last week we added English and this week we added Spelling for 'Lil Buddy. We added Math this week for 'Lil Princess. So far, they are both doing well and they are all seeming to enjoy it, even though sometimes 'Lil Buddy will say he doesn't. 'Lil Angel even gets in on the fun with her little workbooks/worksheets. LOL Our Toad, George, is doing well. He knows when we are feeding him crickets and now he is eating about 2-3 a day. He must be growing because a couple days ago he would only eat 1-2. And, we must be doing something right for his environment because we have had him a week and a half and he is still alive and thriving!!! It is so cool to watch him...now, there is one question that we just can't seem to find the answer for...if anyone out there knows could you let me know?!?!?! How long do the crickets stay alive in the toads stomach after he swallows them? We have looked in encyclopedia's, websites, google etc. and can't find that answer. It was 'Lil Buddy's question and we want to answer him, but since we can't find the answer it may be one of those mysteries that only God can answer when we see Him. LOL
We are still doing our devotions every day and are staying strong...though, I have to admit, I feel weak right now. Keep praying about the adoption process! We are almost there...hopefully we will hear within the next 2-5 weeks about whether we are approved or not. Then we can get info on the sibling group we want. There are 3 children in this group...2 boys & 1 girl. We are praying!!! Well, I need to get off to bed. Blessings,