We don’t really celebrate Saints Days. But in our Yuletide Session, thought it would be a fun day for the children to receive gold-coin chocolates and their ornament for the year. Each year, despite my lack of craftiness, I make the children an ornament for on the Christmas tree. This year, the ornaments are candles. …
FOR TODAY Monday December 6, 2010… Outside my window… There’s a bit of snow. And I had to go out in it. I am thinking… about Christmas. And Decorating. And Shopping. I am thankful for… Jason’s time off and time with us. We loved having him home so much! From the learning rooms… catch-up on…
M-girl is waving, second from the right in the back row. The concert was wonderful 🙂
We decided to base our “academic year” on the calendar year rather than the school schedule as we school year round, anyway. Routine is good, going off schedule tends to unruly children. We also choose to take birthdays off school, N-boy’s birthday is January 5, so it makes sense to not start our new academic…
FOR TODAY November 29, 2010 … Outside my window… it is blue and chilly, but may be in the 50s this afternoon. Perfect day to hang Christmas lights 🙂 I am thinking… about my list of things to do. I am thankful for… Thanksgiving weekend celebrating with our immediate and extended families. From the learning…
We haven’t done much in the way of official lessons in November. We’ve all been pretty sick at one point or another, and I didn’t have much of a voice for two weeks, which makes instruction difficult. We have been playing a lot of Qwirkle and other games, done some reading, and done a lot…
OK, so I’ve totally flaked this week …. here’s the update: Day 14: I’m thankful for our church family. We’re thankful for the faithful preaching of the gospel. Day 15: I’m thankful for my husband’s job change this year; that he is again enjoying his work. Day 16: I’m thankful for a night’s sleep ……