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Merry Christmas!!!

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 15:28:00 -0600

Merry Christmas Everyone!!!

Sonlight is our Final Answer!

Sat, 23 Sep 2006 15:01:00 -0500

I know that I must seem like a curriculum schizophrenic (sp?), but we have finally found something that the kids are thriving on AND that I can deal with. Sonlight! We bought the whole shebang. I LOVE that the planning is done for me for the entire year AND that they sent EVERY book that we will need in 4 huge boxes.

We even got the science lab kits! I mean, everthing is right here for us. I don't even have to go to the library. (even though we will anyway) So, we have our Bible, History, Geography, Read-Alouds, Language, Readers, Spelling, Vocabulary, Math, Science, Music, and Art all covered!!!

Though I enjoy planning and researching it was really burning me out. With three kiddos I just can't do it all and have a life outside of homeschooling too. So, Sonlight is such a blessing.

OK, enough of my raving. I am just so happy and relieved!

We are also doing homeschool PE for three hours each week, soccer leagues, Ballet/Tap (for Sarah), Pioneer Club, Children's Choir, and Sunday School. We have three zoo classes lined up and several plays to attend too. And, DH let us get annual passes for the zoo and the science museum/planetarium.

We have MORE than enough to keep us busy. (especially with my gym membership )

Ta Ta!

After A Year

Sat, 23 Sep 2006 10:16:00 -0500

Well, an entire year after the hurricane we are finally getting our new roof. Here are the choices. The kiddos will have fun watching the whole roofing process I suppose.

I Think I am Organized!

Wed, 23 Aug 2006 08:40:00 -0500

Well, after pondering all summer about curriculum and activities, I think we are all set. I have dived back into the curriculum that I am most comfortable with (WTM). We even have a daily schedule to follow.

As far as activities, here they are:

Mikey- Sunday School, Church, Homeschool PE, Community Soccer League, Children's Choir, Pioneer Club (church), weekly Library visits, several plays throughout the year at the local theater, and monthly dates with Mommy and Daddy.

Sarah- Sunday School, Church, Homeschool PE, Soccer, Pioneer Club, Ballet/Tap class, Library, plays, and dates with Mommy and Daddy.

Matthew- lots of one-on-one time with Mommy! Potty Training????

And, once I reach my weightloss goal we might make weekly visits to our local pool. (I really miss our old house where we had our own pool.)

Oh, and we got family annual memberships to the zoo and the Science Museum. So, we have some great fieldtrips all set to go.

As for me, I have scheduled in time to go to the gym 4 times each week and work with my personal trainer two of those times in addition to doing cardio. I am also doing W.W. online/at home. So, I have NO excuse to not get healthy and thin again.

I feel a million miles away from where I was three weeks ago. I was actually trying to come up with the money for tuition at our church's private school. I had decided that I just couldn't handle homeschooling. But, thankfully, the money is just not to be found. God knows best! And, he has energized me and my attitude.

Blessings!

Germs

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 17:24:00 -0500

Why is it that EVERY time we put our 1 year old in the church nursery we all end up with colds the next week. It is driving me crazy!!! They claim to clean the toys each week. And, they have strict rules about not allowing sick kids in there. Ugh! Is there anything I can do???

Something I Read Today

Wed, 14 Jun 2006 14:49:00 -0500

I saw this on a billboard today:

"Worrying is the misuse of your imagination."

I like that. It reminds me to think positively and to be optimistic. Trust God and let it go.

What were your favorite chapter books as a child?

Sat, 25 Mar 2006 13:23:00 -0600

I am trying to compile a nice long list of chapter books to read with the children. If you wouldn't mind commenting on a few of your favorites, I would really appreciate it!!!

THANKS!!!

A Few Pictures

Wed, 8 Mar 2006 07:17:00 -0600

Hi!

DH and his parents took Mikey and Sarah to see some WWII airplanes. They had a great (and educational) time.

Here are all three of my sweeties!

I Took the Plunge!

Mon, 27 Feb 2006 15:51:00 -0600

Well, I finally decided that I needed something of *my own*. So, I joined a gym that has on site childcare, and I will also see a personal trainer once a week!!!

This is a HUGE deal for me. I am the type of mommy that feels guilty if I take time for a shower let alone a full workout. But, I NEED to do this for my sanity and health.

I have gone 4 times since I joined on Wednesday. And, I have to say that I already feel better mentally. Just taking that time for myself has been a huge blessing for my family.

Now, my ultimate goal is to get back into my size sixes. But that will take a little time.

Fortunately, my three kiddos love the Kid Klub at the gym. So, there is a little less guilt for me.

Anyway, I am now trying to work all of this *me time* into a workable homeschooling schedule. I am so used to diving into school first thing in the morning. But, I really feel better if I do my workout first thing.

I think that I can make it there and back and get showered by 10:30 each morning. Then we would do school until lunch and then finish up after lunch. I hope that they kiddos will be flexible.

I am really excited about all of this. My husband is still skeptical that I will stay motivated. But, I think that the membership fees alone will keep me going if nothing else does.

We Had to Give Up Soccer

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 09:43:00 -0600

Mikey and Sarah's soccer practices ended up being on Wednesday nights at 5PM. With our church activities starting at 6:15 that just was too much. Add to that, me having to bounce back and forth between the two fields (with Matty in the stroller) and it was asking too much of this mommy.

It is only the Spring "Mini-Season" so the kiddos will just have to get over it. They will start back in the Fall. I also felt bad for Mikey because several of the boys on his team had their fathers out their with them. (They were all helping the main coach.) Daddy just can't get away from work right now.

But, Sarah still has ballet, and Mikey has choir and Pioneer Club. That is plenty.