FOR TODAY Monday August 1, 2011… Outside my window… sunny and temperate. For now. I am thinking… about funny things kids say. I was talking with M-girl yesterday while she was getting ready for church. I suggested to her that she could wear the necklace that Grammy sent her, and she asked to wear the…
We accomplished a good amount this week. Our “day off” for the summer is Tuesday instead of Thursday, which means Mondays are that much harder. We did some reading and library and M-girl and I read some of The Music of the Hemispheres, but that was it for Monday. We’re trying to incorporate chores into…
Tales from the Odyssey, Part 1 of 2 by Mary Pope Osborne My rating: 3 of 5 stars Own. We enjoyed reading this at breakfast time. The children liked the story and always asked for multiple chapters on days we read it. View all my reviews Tales from the Odyssey, Part 2 of 2 by…
FOR TODAYMonday, July 25, 2011 … Outside my window… Cooler. Finally. Wet. Thunderstorms helped. Don’t know if it will help all day, though. I am thinking… about my 20 year high school reunion this past Saturday. I am thankful… that high school was 20 years ago. From the learning rooms… I think we’re going to…
Persuasion by Jane Austen My rating: 5 of 5 stars Own. (of course) Re-read. (of course) Persuasion starts slow and culminates in page-turner style. Clearly, Jane Austen wrote this as a mature authoress. The style, plot, and characters are distinctively Jane Austen but Jane Austen with experience. There is more depth, more richness, more thematic…
FOR TODAY Monday, July 18, 2011 Outside my window… it’s hot hot hot I am thinking… about the coming week. I am thankful… that my children like to read 🙂 From the learning rooms… finish up Ancient China, start Ancient Africa. Read about leaves. Some art projects too. In the kitchen… leftover Lemon Blueberry cake…
FOR TODAY July 11, 2011 … Outside my window… sunny and hot. I am thinking… about pouring my second cup of coffee and waking N-boy. I am thankful for… fun with family … and a fun adventure with Grammy for M-girl. From the learning rooms… Ancient China continues this week. Maybe we’ll get to Africa…
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…