Browsing Archive: August, 2011
Yesterday was a busy day. In the morning we managed to do some Latin as Mini Me wanted to finish looking for some stuff that was on her search and find sheet before I changed it out for something new this week. We then spent the entire afternoon at the neurologist's office. So, that's the reason for no post, sorry. Today was a bit better. We're in a tough school district this year. I know we're going to have to really prove our worth so to speak and I'm trying not to stress as I think we ... Continue reading ...
Mini Me decided she wanted to "do school" today, which turned out pretty good as she did a lot. She worked on a timeline about the Presidents and learned a lot about them. While it's not complete, it's a start. She also worked on numerous pages in a workbook about animals. She also did some phys ed by playing ball. Meanwhile I've been a workaholic writing a lot of articles and cleaning the house a bit. I go see the neurologist tomorrow. Keep me in your prayers. ... Continue reading ...
Lots of learning going on here today after a busy morning of errands :) Mini Me made a list of what is in our pantry and what shelf it is on to make things a bit easier for me then she watched some "How It's Made" on the science channel while eating lunch. After lunch she headed out to do her own thing but over the course of the afternoon she also learned about what a stroke is and what a hurricane is. We also went for a nature walk and found her another rolly polly for her collection. Me... Continue reading ...
Oh the joys of unschooling... Not worrying about what others might call an unproductive day, schedules or having to accomplish certain things at certain times. Today was, yes, another 1 of those days LOL This morning was gloomy and I was blah. Then it was off to the doctor with me. After the doctor we brought hom pizza and Mini Me and I are watching Rango while I do some online stuff. Mini Me also worked on a mini book about cats while at the doctor. Nothing taxing and who knows what t... Continue reading ...
Well, we did a bit better today. Mini Me sure did get plenty of phys ed in if nothing else LOL She enjoyed playing mini golf with her grandfather and going for a walk with me. While on her walk we also managed to squeeze in some Latin roots as I pulled out a page that I'd laminated long ago clipped it to a clipboard and gave her a washable marker. She enjoyed finiding the items as we walked. This afternoon she's been putzing around, not doing much, but she's probably tired from all the g... Continue reading ...
If I live in a house of spotless beauty with everything in its place, but have not love - I am a housekeeper, not a homemaker. If I have time for waxing, polishing and decorative achievements, but have not love - my children learn of cleanliness, not godliness. Love leaves the dust in search of a child's laugh. Love smiles at the tiny fingerprints on a newly cleaned window. Love wipes away the tears before it wipes up the spilled milk. Love picks up the child before it picks up the toys. Love is pr... Continue reading ...
I'm not one to complain much in my blog but for those of you who aren't already in the "know," I do have fibromyalgia and possibly MS. Well, today wasn't such a great school day. We went and got our hair cut and stopped at Walmart. By the time we got home, I was ready to crawl back into bed. It's now 3PM and I can't name a single "educational" thing that Mini Me has done. Although, she is pulling out her castles that we started to put together again after a several month break so there m... Continue reading ...
All of this talk of back to school has made me sick LOL Now seriously, I have noticed that I am being a bit more intentional with what we've been doing but I think that's because Mini Me has a lot of activities lined up for this year. She's going to do: - Chess class on Monday nights
- Youth group on Tuesday nights
- Wednesdays are usually spent with her Pappy
- Homeschool group (by her asking) on Thursdays
- We go shopping on Fridays
- Sundays are church
Now if that's not a busy schedule, I don't know what i... Continue reading ...
It's that time of the year again where most homeschoolers are putting together curriculum for next year and a big part of that is creating schedules. Let me tell you how glad I am that I don't have to worry about schedules. I don't know about you but that is one thing that simply never worked for me or Mini Me. Of course, we do have things that we do and places where we must be but it's nice to not have every minute of the day scheduled. I like to just flow with things. Like taking a 2 h... Continue reading ...
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