My first priority is usually J (age 5) reading to me. Right now I'm using the Hooked on Phonics 1st grade books.  They are 30 pages, so we just read a few pages at a time.  He loves the pictures and plot (which are better than many other early reader books).  Then, I read to both kids. My kids love science books as well as fiction. Then, A (age 3) and I practice the alphabet. We either use flashcards or her handwriting book. J also has a handwriting book and both kids have cutting and pasting books (for fine motor development). I am using Kumon workbooks. 

Both kids are also in Awanas. J memorizes two or three verses per week. A memorizes one verse. We also read the Bible before naps and bedtime. This evening I read to J out of my Bible instead of his children's Bible (the Jesus Storybook Bible) for the first time. It was actually very fun. We read about Simeon and Anna meeting Jesus in the temple after he was born. It really inspired me to try again.  We talked about the Trinity because the Holy Spirit was upon Simeon.  I love discussing theology with J.  His childhood faith is such a blessing!   My prayer is that he will continue to grow in faith and wisdom throughout his life!   Lately, A and I have been discussing Jesus' birthday and why He came down to earth.

Finally, J and I squeeze in some math. Right now we are working on coin values (counting and sorting) and addition facts. He really loves math when I take the handwriting out of the subject :) I'm trying to be more creative by giving him games and oral responses to promote his math development and not discourage him with too much handwriting. I get my ideas from the Abeka math workbook. 

So, that's my lack for routine for the moment... as L gets more predictable, we'll have a better schedule. For now, I squeeze in as much as I can throughout the day!