Our week started out somewhat shaky. Monday morning, R-girl felt sick first thing. Oh, no. But she got it out of her system (literally) and was feeling her normal perky self by the afternoon. She was mad at me because I made her stay quiet in the afternoon, but I really didn’t want her to…
FOR TODAY Outside my window… it’s still dark, although I can tell that it won’t be for long … the sky has that dark, navy blue color that shows the sun is almost ready to rise. There’s a dog barking and cars occasionally driving past. The city is starting to stir. I am thinking… about…
Amy at Crossing the Brandywine is hosting a new linkup for Handrcrafts in the Charlotte Mason tradition. This is one of the new parts added to our homeschool by going to AmblesideOnline. My mom was a good seamstress and enjoyed other needlework. My step mom is very creative and crafty. I would like the kids…
I am so completely thrilled. This was the week – the homeschool – I hoped for. Oh, it was not perfect. We still had children pushing back over assigned work, some. Monday was the best day of school we’ve had in years. Tuesday was harder. Wednesday, early, we had a “Come to Jesus” moment. Things…
FOR TODAY – CHAMPIONSHIP GAMEDAY Outside my window… Jason says it is icy and slushy, but if it gets colder it’ll really freeze hard. I am thinking… about our first day of lessons today. I think we’re all ready. The two older children both mentioned yesterday that they were excited about our new direction. The…
