I've not been doing well getting things researched and planned for this week. Perhaps b/c my dh is out of state for the week and things aren't 'normal' or perhaps b/c we've been enjoying the warm weather more -- probably a little of both.  We finished our formal studies up a couple weeks ago so it's been nice to just concentrate on the fun studies rather than sitting inside with a pencil & paper, even for those short moments we do use them. We will, however, continue working on some math, maybe once every week or so b/c my 3 older kids have state tests this year. There are a couple things I want to make sure I go over with them-- whether they 'get it' or not isn't a concern, but just touch on it at least.

I've been going back & forth on what to do next. First it was clouds, similar to what my friend Melissa is doing. Then I wanted to pull the cloud study together and do a weather study instead b/c I LOVE the weather.  I'm still not too sure yet what route we'll go, maybe one of the kids will find or ask something and we'll go with that. But I do know one thing, we're staying outside as much as possible. Not sure how much that will give me to blog about, but if I disappear for a few days here and there that's why.

As the warmer weather continues to show itself I know we'll all be outside more and spending less time on this machine. Even if you're year hasn't come to a close, I encourage you to put those pencils down and head outside. In fact, take the books with you and do some reading together while you work on your tan.

*Cheers*