The week is done. [phew] It was quite a gauntlet. We had Thursday off for Bible Study, but otherwise got through quite a bit. Phonics: R-girl: is finished with the double vowel section in OPG! She’s reading very well, but needs continual practice and is really ready to work on r-controlled vowels and multi-syllable words….
FOR TODAY Outside my window… it is one of those really sunny, really cold days. I am thinking… I wish my “a” key worked better. I am thankful… for my family, immediate and extended. In the kitchen… I tried this Honey Almond Flourless cake on Saturday. It was OK, but not one to make again….
How to Tutor Your Own Child: Boost Grades and Instill a Lifelong Love of Learning–Without Paying for a Professional Tutor by Marina Koestler Ruben My rating: 4 of 5 stars Library. This was surprisingly helpful. I was thinking it might have a few ideas worth skimming through, but really I found a lot of good…
Our week was both good and difficult. We got through a good amount of work, but it was like pulling teeth most days. Tuesday was my birthday, so we skipped Circle Time and did a “fun” day where we read living math books, started Primary Challenge Math with M-girl, did a lot of poetry reading…
Words to Eat By: Five Foods and the Culinary History of the English Language by Ina Lipkowitz My rating: 3 of 5 stars Library. This was one of those books that was on the 14 day shelf and looked pretty interesting from the title and cover. It was OK. I enjoyed the ideas presented. The…
We had an unseasonably warm, lovely week. I let the kids off in the afternoons a bit more than usual and we went to the park or rode bikes and today we spent the day at the zoo. We had a fantastic time at the zoo, it was pretty empty, the weather was sunny, and…
FOR TODAY Outside my window… it’s cold, frosty, and snowy. I am thinking… about getting school started and how I wish I had done more planning last week. I am thankful… that we can muddle through even without the planning. In the kitchen… I made Ina Garten’s Panna Cotta. It was easy, tasty, and a…
Loving the Little Years: Motherhood in the Trenches by Rachel Jankovic My rating: 4 of 5 stars Own. I was sick this week and thought I’d pick up something quick and easy to read. I chose poorly. Quick, yes. Short chapters, easily read in the spaces of time or for a couple minutes before turning…
Readers, that is! R-girl read Hop on Pop to us tonight! She did a great job with a little help here and there. We’re so proud of her and her hard work.