Today is my birthday. Micah took the yahoos out shopping for something mysterious. Perhaps the salad that Malachi is sure I'd love. Or the bag of pumpkins or doll book Xav is insistent I need. Whatever it is, I will love it. Truth be told, I've enjoyed having these hours to myself to get some cleaning done (but not too much!), do a bit of shopping, and prep for some upcoming projects I am committed to make.
In our homeschool this week…
We got back to work on Monday with a new schedule. We are also trying a few new classes. We're using Math U See this year and I've added Mike's Inspiration Station for art. Xav loved having art and wants to do it every day. It didn't seem to make much of an impression on Mal, but he actually started giving the people in his usual stick figures much more animated faces right away. He made pirates with angry faces and and other people with surprised faces. He took note of expressions in other people's art as well. I think we are going to like Math U See also. The video lesson isn't all cartoony and flashy, but it seems to be holding their attention and (hopefully) they are getting the concepts. Maybe I should make a cardboard box hat to wear during school so I look like I'm on television.
Helpful homeschooling tips or advice to share…
Make a cardboard box hat that makes you appear to be on television.
Things I’m working on…
Today (Saturday) I cut 30 - 7"x7" fabric squares for a project I'm working on for craft fairs this fall. As I finish some projects, I'll post pictures. And if anyone wants to donate a nice handmade item for our sale, I'd be happy to accept it. Christian Friday School, our homeschool co-op, will benefit from the sale.
Things Dad is working on...
What isn't Micah working on? He finished a book shelf for himself, of all people! He has started work on a tree house, made Xav some vehicles out of scrap wood, put a nice foot bridge over the crick, and made a holz hausen (round wood pile).
I’m cooking…
I made a quiche this week that turned out wonderfully. Xav helped bake some bread from a bread book I have had forever and *never* used. Although, Micah did use it last month for bagels. Anyhoo, we made a cottage loaf, which was fun, but it sort of fell over. That was pretty amusing.
Out of the mouths of babes...
Another funny one with Xavier. I think Xav says most of the funny stuff because he does *by far* the most talking. Merrick may give him some competition for most talkative when he knows more words though!
Mal drew me a picture on the bathroom mirror. He wrote, "I love Mom." and drew an arrow pointing to me. Xav had to copy, so he drew a picture of him giving me a gift and hearts were coming out of his head (he said it was love from his brain). I thanked them and loved them up and sent them to bed. Later, Micah wrote, "I love Mommy most." He and Xav have this argument often. Xav gets furious and is always trying to trick Micah, a la Daffy and Bugs, to admit Xav loves me most. The next day, when Xav saw what Micah wrote, he huffed off with a small smile on his face, shouting, "This means WAR!"
I’m grateful for…
Another birthday. Another year to love on my kids and learn to love them more like Jesus does. I'm realizing the number that labels my years on earth isn't so important. I may change my mind when I reach the next milestone year, but I'm not concerning myself much right now.
I’m praying for…
Grace and love to start overflowing out of me. Not sure what God will do with that request!
Something I am ogling or have my eye on…
My next curriculum buy is going to be All About Spelling!
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