I have been enjoying our break.  I've done more organizing of my computer files.  I've been working on read aloud ideas.  I have done quite a bit of cleaning and am working on redecorating our living room.  Yesterday I painted some picture frames that were green, black.  My living room has now been stripped of all it's hunter green!  I can't say that I'm sad to see it go. I tried to work on our school schedule for the fall but got absolutely nowhere.  Maybe I'll have a brainstorm today.

It is interesting to me how differently my children handle their extra time.  My older son has done some reading and working on the computer.  He has illustrated a comic strip by hand and then converted it to a computer animation.  He created a notebook page for the play that our bookclub presented in May and set up a notebook for all his bookclub presentations.  He has played outside some and annoyed his sister and brother some too.  My older daughter has woven several potholders, drew, worked puzzles, played with Snap Circuits, played Rush Hour, read a lot, and played with her siblings.  My biggest concern is with my younger son.  He is the type of kid who would be happy watching TV or working on the computer all day long if I would let him.  I have forced him to be read to, which he did enjoy afer all.  He also has helped with the Snap Circuits and played outside some but I have a very hard time getting him interested in things.  I was planning to have reading lessons with him this summer but so far I think we've had 2!

We're all looking forward to our upcoming beach trip.