Homeschool Mother's Journal- October 27th, 2012

In my life this week…

Looking forward to a somewhat slow, easy week coming up.  No, we do not have the week off, but soccer has ended and so there is no where we have to go this week.  Really looking forward to family time!

In our homeschool this week…

Okay, so you know how last week I posted that we had just completed a unit study on Fire Prevention and I was looking forward to getting back into a normal schedule.  Well....that didn't happen so easily this week with me or the kids.  It went well and okay I guess but we definitely need one more week to get back to the grind and swing of things.

We did have a pretty great time making a bird feeder though, and have really enjoyed watching the birds from our carport.  So many different varieties of beautiful creatures God made.

 

We also got a class pet this week.  We now are the proud owners of a Black Moor Goldfish! (give us a break, it's the only pet I can handle right now)  The kids are loving it and it is helping teach them diligence (our character study for last week).

 



I am praying for…

my family.  There is a lot going on right now with my side of the family.  Health issues, dealing with loss, etc so they are greatly on my heart and in my prayers right now and always.

Places we’re going and people we’re seeing…

We will be doing some trunk or treat this week for sure and going to go visit with my wonderful grandfather for a bit.

My favorite thing this week was…

seeing God show me exactly what I needed in His word for a devotion I am preparing for.

I’m making…

some crocheted dish clothes and blankets for Christmas presents!  And hopefully finishing my oldest daughter's hat sometime soon!

I’m grateful for...

my children.  They are definitely God's gift to me.  I ran into an old high school friend tonight and she asked how many kids I had and when I told her 4, her reply was "oh I'm sorry".  I was so shocked!  My children are a HUGE blessing to me and have made me who I am today through God working through them. I love each and every one.

A photo, video, link, or quote to share…

We also visited the duckpond this week and this is how our little 21month old left.  No shirt and dirty pants!  Yeah, she about fell in the pond!

Homeschool Mother's Journal October 20, 2012

In my life this week…

This week was interesting and busy.  From soccer practices, games, ordering trophies and getting pictures for 2 soccer teams, plus throw a dentist appointment in there, it was an interesting one.  My husband was also gone for work one night this week, so it was a very busy week to say the least.

In our homeschool this week…

We changed things up a bit this week and did a whole week devoted to a unit study.  We had our own Fire Prevention Week and we learned all about firefighters, robots, the history of firefighters, and even some Firefighter Math.  I really kind of enjoyed it but I am ready to get back to my regular routine and schedule.

 

I am inspired by…

this new website I found and this new way (well to us new) of eating.  WHOLE FOODS.  The website I found is 100 Days of Real Food.  I am exciting about maybe trying this, it will have to be in baby steps though.

Places we’re going and people we’re seeing…

This coming week, not much planned so far.  This is the last week of soccer, so that should be fun.  We will have our end of the session soccer parties next weekend.

My favorite thing this week was…

watching my kids painting their fire truck.  They take such joy in tactile learning.

I’m cooking…

Right now I am cooking some homemade Cinnamon Rolls and Crockpot Breakfast Casserole for my Sunday School class in the morning.

I’m grateful for...

my husband.  I say this often, but I am VERY thankful for him.  He isn't perfect but he is there for me when no one else probably would be.

A photo, video, link, or quote to share…

"Joy, it comes in the mother who doesn’t think twice to do the unthinkable, to do the unlikely, the unlovely, the unheard of — who lives the Gospel. "- Ann Voskamp

Homeschool Mother's Journal- October 12

In my life this week…

I went from feeling wonderful and full of energy, to almost getting sick and then to complete exhaustion this week.  Fun, huh?  

I had a meeting with my wonderful fellow mentors in YoungLives this week.  Love those ladies.  They encourage, challenge and make me laugh all in one!  Always look forward to those meetings.

To find out more about this amazing ministry, check out this page here.

In our homeschool this week…

This week was a lot of catching up on what we had missed last week.  My wonderful dear grandfather passed away last week and I just couldn't focus on much of anything for much of the week so some things had to be postponed til this week.

We have been learning about the Early U.S., and pilgrims and Indians and all that fun stuff.  We also have been learning more about birds this week in our Flying Animals of the 5th Day study.  We spoke of what a bird call and song is and what it means.

I am inspired by…

my grandfather, and what an amazing man he was.  I miss him so much.

Places we’re going and people we’re seeing…

I am thinking of doing more of a study on Fire Prevention this next week.  I know I'm a week late but who cares.  So I am thinking of taking the kids to the Fire Department at some point this next week.
We will also be going to our local Pumpkin Festival this coming Saturday with a bunch of awesome YoungLives girls!  So excited for that .

My favorite thing this week was…

Our study on tepees and when we made our own model tepees.

Oh and when Layla AND Marshall read 3 sentences to me!

What’s not working for us…

LIBBY, our baby!  Nah, just kinding.  She is working great for us, I just need to find some more things to keep her entertained during my time with the others.

I’m cooking…

Not much cooking went on in my house this week.  Kinda one of those blah weeks where I just didn't feel like cooking, so hubby cooked a lot more than usual.

I’m grateful for....

a child's forgiveness and how quickly they are to forgive.  Shouldn't we all be that way?

A photo, video, link, or quote to share…

This video is Libby doing the motions we made up to go with Psalm 119:11.  She learned this all on her own just by watching us.  I thought it was just too cute.