Schoolin'

We didn't take a 'Summer Break' like most schools. Although we didn't end, we started back in August. It's slammin! Seriously. When I started out with just one 5 five yr old in Pre K, I had no idea what lay ahead for me. Not that it would have changed my decision, but perhaps I would have seen how easy it was back then. But when you have three children under 5, you don't see things as easy. At least I didn't. As I was saying, we have been back in school (or continuing, whatever) for many weeks. It takes most of my day to help all three do all they need to do. Three kids X's three grades=busy.

Our first 'subject' is Bible. Our devotional is titled "Choosing Obedience" by Kaye Freeman. It is excellent! We are planning to continue using her devotionals throughout the year. They are short workbooks. One of the main reasons I chose them is because character building is a top priority for us. Check out some of the titles: "Choosing Humility," "Choosing Responsibility," and "Choosing Self-Control." Excited to see how God uses them in all of us!

This year, we are using The Story of the World for History. Tater and E-Dog are together in this subject. Tater will also have to learn state history this year because that is what is taught in our public schools.

For Science, we are doing Apologia's Exploring Creation with Astronomy. I adore their science program. The big two are only one grade apart, so we are able to combine History and Science(and soon Latin--I have it, but haven't started yet).We bought one textbook for them to share and then they each have their own notebook journals. A few of us crazy homeschooling families are also having "Science Days" where we'll hang out and do experiments together. I'm so grateful to have some friends that homeschool! It can feel so lonely when you don't have anyone that you talk to regularly that understands some of the challenges and joys. God is so loving to give us who we need when we need them. His timing is perfect. And I have to give a shout out to Lala. Thanks so much for telling me to get "Adventures in Odyssey." The kids love it! We listened to them in the car while traveling over the river and through the woods to Nana's house. A bit of honesty... I cried a little when Whit's wife died. Whatta sap! {Those cd's are a great break from the radio and my worn out collection of discs that have been in the changer since I was blonde.}

Wednesday

So it's Wednesday again...sometimes I feel like my weeks go: Sunday, Monday(boo), already Wednesday, Friday(yay!), and then Saturday. Then they replay.



I don't have anything against Wednesdays. I actually like them. Our children attend Awanas and I work in the nursery on Wed pm. It has been really nice to get to know the ladies that I work with every week. Those friendships have been an added blessing for sure.



The only down side to Wednesday is dinner. I don't want to cook. We have to be there so early. (Most nights I usually don't even start cooking until 6, depending on Shane's schedule)
And I've tried before to cook something in the 4's and then shove it down their throats(not really). Of course it's inevitable that the times we need to hurry, the kids are slower, so then the scolding commences. Not fun. For them or for me. Isn't Wednesday supposed to be a blessing and not a curse?
And we've done the have a snack and then eat dinner late. Don't like that. Who wants to eat at 8:45-9pm? Not me. Especially now that I'm in my "slow metabolism" thirties.

I know many of you are saying, "Stop and get fast food!" I actually don't pass any fast or slow food on my way to church. This happens to be a great money saving device every other day of the week, but on Humpday it bites.

So we are gonna try eating soup on Wednesday nights. It's cheap. It can be customized for picky palettes. It's quick. Few dishes dirtied and hopefully less scolding!