


Yuletide Session: Homeschool Choir Concert
M-girl is waving, second from the right in the back row. The concert was wonderful 🙂

Yuletide Session 2010
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…


The Simple Woman’ Daybook for November 29, 2010
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…

Weekly Report: November and Academic Year End
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…

A Month of Thanks: Day 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
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 ……

A Month of Thanks: Day 13
I’m thankful for a Saturday home watching football with my family.

A Month of Thanks: Day 12
I’m so thankful Jason was able to be home with us yesterday. We always like to have him around 🙂

A Month of Thanks: Day 11
I am thankful for those who have served our country to protect freedom.