Good Morning!

 

Today is a rest day for me and boy am I glad.  Thursday I didn't feel very well and I did as much school as I could with the boys.  Then Ryan and I took a long afternoon nap.  Friday I was feeling a bit better but still struggled to complete the schooling for the boys.  But in the end we were able to get it all done.  The boys (Tim, Tyler and Ben) went out last night to see "Ice Age II" They had memorized the New Testament books of the Bible and as a reward we went to see the movie. While they were at the movie, I took care of some much needed grocery shopping.  Ryan stayed with his Grandmother.  So I was able to shop without the kids, a real luxury for most mothers. LOL 

 

I did not sign up for homeschool enrichment classes for the Fall 2006 season.  I still have time to sign up if we so choose, but I think that a break is in order.  The distance, combined with the smaller number of children, and the very basic classes overall, echoes the fact that we could use a break, and now is a good time to take one.  I feel at peace with the decision and I am excited to see what other activities we as a family together might do instead. 

 

As the school year winds down it's time to look to planning for next year.  Yes, no rest for those homeschooling mothers.  In May I plan on getting next years curriculum and then I will start the process of reading and studying for next year.  The boys will continue reading and practicing their math all summer.  Kids lose so much over the summer so I help them keep their skills fresh.  It doesn't take much time to complete a math sheet and read some good books.  In fact, if your creative, it could be .... FUN!  Like "slip and slide math".  That is where you must answer a math fact before you slide down the water slide.  There are so many games to play and add in math....but then I really like math. LOL

 

Well, I'm off to get ready for a farm party tonight.  I am making deviled eggs.  They are one of Tim's favorite things, so I plan on making extra just for him.  My friend's baby shower that I am helping host is coming up soon as well, and I have party favors to make.  So already my day off is getting full.  Oh well, at least it's things I like to do.  NO CLEANING! 

 

Be blessed,

~J

 

Good Morning!

Well, it's been a whirlwind last few days.  Between baseball and Tyler's theater group, it has this momma running. 

 

But Tyler's final play was yesterday, so we have a break from that for a while.  In May he wants to try out for a major role in an upcoming play in the Children's theater.  We plan to get the script and practice different parts for several weeks.  I'm hoping it is able to give him something challenging to work on.  I think he needs something to challenge him.

 

Ben seemed to hit better at his game Tuesday.  He is getting his confidence back.  He was so excited when they won on Tuesday b/c the other team was undefeated as well.  He came to me and said, "We are undefeatable!"  I think he was trying to say, "We are undefeated!"  but it was so darn cute.  His team is undefeated and I'm so glad that Ben gets to be on a winning team.  It seems in the past his teams always lose. 

 

I think that Spring fever has definitely hit the mommy in this family. LOL I’m ready for a break from school.  We only have a few more weeks to go, but with all the moving, we have not really had a true break this year.  April and May is a time for perseverance where school is concerned.  Teachers everywhere are holding on by their fingernails…and this year, so am I. LOL    

 

I’m still praying about what the future holds for next year with school, homeschool enrichment classes, Ryan’s special needs and keeping the boys on track and challenged.  When you think of us, send up a prayer about this issue.  It’s always a biggie as we come towards summer and the decisions are needed to be made.  Be blessed.  ~J