• Sep. 30, 2008
A School Update
Things are going well for the most part. I'm really enjoying spending more time with the kids just talking and playing. I'm not constantly rushing them to get done with what they are doing so that we can get to the next thing. Instead, I'm trying to take my time and really listen to what they have to say. I must admit that this is not easy for me. I tend to want to make myself heard and then move on without having any regard for their thoughts. Shame on me!
But I am doing better. Hopefully this will become habit and I won't have to work so hard at it.
We've played more games together the last few weeks than I can remember playing in the last few years. And while we are playing we are having fun, not just trying to win or finish the game. Almost every day Taylor reminds me that it's time for loving each other. She really is very snuggly.
Our Bible and character training times are really merging together, but this might be a good thing. It will help when we add other subjects back in. Right now we are studying diligence. We are also doing a family devotion after supper each night. This really needs some spicing up. The kids just want to get it over with so they can go play and it's turning into drudgery. I don't want to just go through the motion.
I need some new ideas for serving others. We've done cards, baking, pictures, letters, and outdoor chores. Any suggestions?
We finished the first section in Growing with Grammar so I'm probably going to do a writing unit next. Spelling is going well using the right-brain methods. Math is still just so-so. Some days are better than others. My friend Charity made this video that is a very good picture of math at our house on most days. She knows of our math woes so we were part of her inspiration. 
I am really missing history. Especially when I look at Kristen's blog and see all the fun that she is having with history projects. Maybe we will be able to add it back in soon!
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• Sep. 30, 2008
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Posted by nikkisimcox
How about picking someone to pray for this week. I know I appreciate having people pray for me. Of course I love baked goodies too :) ~ Blessings! ~ Nikki
