The Simple Woman’s Daybook for July 4, 2011
FOR TODAY July 4, 2011 … Outside my window… it is overcast and someone is mowing. I am thinking… about waking up. I am thankful for… the freedoms afforded by Divine Providence through the founding fathers. From the learning rooms… We’ll read about the Declaration of Independence today and Ancient China the rest of the…
Weekly Report: 6/27/11-7/1/11
We had a great week this week. Changing our schedule and adding a walk or some sort of exercise first thing in the morning has helped a lot. Even though we had plans Tuesday and Thursday, we accomplished 3 days of school-work. I’m thrilled! Memory Work: Bible: reviewed Psalm 130. Ready to recite for Daddy….
The Simple Woman’s Daybook for June 27, 2011
FOR TODAY June 20, 2011 … Outside my window… sunny and temperate. I am thinking… I am thankful for… our church and its wise members. From the learning rooms… Ancient India *this* week. From the kitchen… meat loaf, I think. I am wearing… exercise clothes …started our day with a walk. Changed up the schedule….
Weekly Report; 6/20/11-6/24/11
We had a good, albeit unusual week. We finished reading Stuart Little aloud. We’ve read most of Mary Pope Osbourne’s Story of the Odyssey. We’re working diligently on The Phantom Tollbooth. We finished the Old Testament in our reading of Vos’ Story Bible. We played a lot of Qwirkle. Grammy visited and played and played….
Book Review: A Mother’s Rule of Life
A Mother’s Rule of Life: How to Bring Order to Your Home and Peace to Your Soul by Holly Pierlot My rating: 5 of 5 stars Own. (Maybe 4.5?) I read this at Mystie‘s and the DHM‘s recommendation. And, boy did I need to read this. I agree with the DHM, some of this book…
The Simple Woman’s Daybook for June 20, 2011
FOR TODAY June 20, 2011 … Outside my window… I don’t know the blinds are closed to keep the air conditioning to work. I am thinking… about what parts of school to do today. I am thankful for… no t-ball games tonight as I’m not feeling my best. From the learning rooms… Ancient India this…
Book Review: Beauty for Truth’s Sake
Beauty for Truth’s Sake: On the Re-enchantment of Education by Stratford Caldecott My rating: 4 of 5 stars Own. Wish I could do 3.5 stars. I’m both smarter and dumber after reading this book. This book is unabashedly Roman Catholic; quoting RC theologians and philosophers regularly and consistently, including the two most recent Popes frequently. …