In my life this week...
Planning for our new school year, implementing a new chore chart, filling up the new school room!In our homeschool this week...
I finally finished reading the biography of Lillian Trasher aloud to the kiddos and now we've moved on to the All of a Kind Family Downtown. We read the original in the series almost two years ago and everyone loved it. This one is no exception... they beg for another chapter. Ah, nothing thrills me more.Also, like I said, the chore chart! We're only on day three of using it, but so far it seems to be a success. I'll blog more on it once it's proved it's worth.
Helpful homeschooling tips or advice to share…
Oh I hate to say it, cause I love reading books on homeschooling and motherhood and blogs and blogs and blogs but... there comes a time when you should just stop reading and start praying and seeking the Lord for his very unique plan for your family. He takes the pressure off.Places we’re going and people we’re seeing…
The kiddos have VBS this week at Grammy's church (a carnival theme). We'll go visit my parents where they are camping one afternoon, and we're hoping to all go out to the Japanese grill for dinner (this is on our summer bucket list). I'll be meeting up with a book club friend I haven't seen in ages to sip coffee and relax in bliss as we discuss wonderful literature!My favorite thing this week was…
working out with my husband. It was a blast and I love spending the time together.My kiddos favorite thing this week was…
most decidedly not the chore charts! But they did enjoy the bike ride and picnic in the park with friends.Things I’m working on…
planning our first weeks of home school for the year, plus planning Petite's birthday party and a back-to-school meeting for our school group.I’m cooking…
I have coffee cake batter soaking tonight in Nourishing Traditions style. I don't grind my own flour, but I'm soaking the whole wheat flour in cultured buttermilk which is supposed to do all kinds of important things to make wheat more easily digested. This is a fascinating book to read, just because I love all things food.I’m grateful for…
these few quiet moments at the end of the day, when the kids are finally, finally asleep in their beds, and when I can take a deep breath and relax.I’m praying for…
my kids a lot more, and our upcoming school year, and a special friend who seems heavy hearted.I rewarded my kids this week by…
bringing home special ice cream treats- Orange creamsicles for the girls and mint chocolate chip Klondikes for Mister.Something I am ogling or have my eye on…
I must stop looking at curriculum! I've made my purchases and we don't need any thing else. I'm a junkie, a serious curriculum junkie!A photo to share...
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Your tip to share is right on! The books and blogs are fabulous, especially when you are trying to fill a need. But they can cause just as much harm as good. It's always good to start with what God wants and expects and go from there!
ReplyDeleteI had to chuckle about what you are ogling these days -- there's so much out there I'd like to try! But I say AMEN! to your homescooling advice. Sometimes we can have too much input.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to hear more about your chore chart. Guess I'll have to stay tuned.