The following conversation took place in our schoolroom on Wednesday....totally cracked me up!
B: Hey, C, I have a great idea for a game. Why don't you hold your breath till I count to 88?
C: Sure brother, that sounds like a great idea!!
B: Okay, ready GO! 1, 2, 3, 4, ......86, 87, 88! Okay you can breathe!
C: Haha! I tricked you! I was breathing the whole time and you couldn't tell!!
B is my Mr. Command and C is my Mr. Visionary/Mr. Steady. C is willing to go along with most any idea and is very compliant. One of these days, he'll turn the tables!
Friday, October 13, 2006
Counting Blessings
Last night we were at a gymnastics makeup class and so I was therefore sitting with some moms that I don't see very often. Most of them happened to be teachers so they were talking about the new year and how they can't believe that 1st quarter is almost up and so on.
They began talking about how busy their schedules have been and how they don't ever get home until 8 or 9 at night and then have ot help their children with homework and such. One teacher was talking about how the kids in her class seemed to be so tired...even to the point of falling asleep in class. She said that one little boy was sliding out of his chair and another little girl kept sleeping on her arms. They were laughing at these poor kids falling asleep in class! I casually asked what grade she taught....1st. She went on to say that she can't get too mad at the parents for not getting the kids enough rest, when her own don't get to go to bed until 11 or midnight each night due to homework.
I just sat there feeling so thankful that I had a husband who supported the idea of homeschooling so that this wouldn't be an issue for our boys. I couldn't imagine (for one thing) getting the note from the teacher saying, "Your child fell asleep in class today." And for another, can't imagine the embarrassment that poor child had to go through for falling asleep.
Thank you, Lord, for a supportive husband! :)
They began talking about how busy their schedules have been and how they don't ever get home until 8 or 9 at night and then have ot help their children with homework and such. One teacher was talking about how the kids in her class seemed to be so tired...even to the point of falling asleep in class. She said that one little boy was sliding out of his chair and another little girl kept sleeping on her arms. They were laughing at these poor kids falling asleep in class! I casually asked what grade she taught....1st. She went on to say that she can't get too mad at the parents for not getting the kids enough rest, when her own don't get to go to bed until 11 or midnight each night due to homework.
I just sat there feeling so thankful that I had a husband who supported the idea of homeschooling so that this wouldn't be an issue for our boys. I couldn't imagine (for one thing) getting the note from the teacher saying, "Your child fell asleep in class today." And for another, can't imagine the embarrassment that poor child had to go through for falling asleep.
Thank you, Lord, for a supportive husband! :)
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
When it's good, it's good...
Well, we've been getting back in the swing of school over the last few weeks, but I must admit: The lack of schedule has been my fault. We've been running like crazy around here and it has made school very difficult to get to. However, we are getting on track. And this week is no exception.
We started this week very slowly, but I have been determined to get everything done that I had slated for each day. So far so good. Brent is willing to work and wants to make it through first grade, so he is working hard.
And I LOVE my new software that I've been using to track our progress. Edu-Track has been a wonderful addition to our schooling. Brent finishes his work for each day and leaves it on my desk. And during naptime, I grade it and input it into the software, which tallies everything for me. It couldn't be simpler! Well, it might be. The only way it would be a bit easier is if I could put the lessons in for a couple weeks at a time and then I'd only have to input the grade for each assignment. This is highly doable with this software, just not with my schedule. I never know from one day or week to the next how much we'll get done. Anyway, I love it. I truly hope someone who reads this will give it a try.
Next I just have to get Clayton interested in doing schoolwork. But he's only 4 and is just much to wiggly to sit still for anything like school. :) But he tries. He loves to cut paper and draw, so that is a start. He has a TON of time before it even becomes an issue.
Cheers! And Happy Tuesday!
We started this week very slowly, but I have been determined to get everything done that I had slated for each day. So far so good. Brent is willing to work and wants to make it through first grade, so he is working hard.
And I LOVE my new software that I've been using to track our progress. Edu-Track has been a wonderful addition to our schooling. Brent finishes his work for each day and leaves it on my desk. And during naptime, I grade it and input it into the software, which tallies everything for me. It couldn't be simpler! Well, it might be. The only way it would be a bit easier is if I could put the lessons in for a couple weeks at a time and then I'd only have to input the grade for each assignment. This is highly doable with this software, just not with my schedule. I never know from one day or week to the next how much we'll get done. Anyway, I love it. I truly hope someone who reads this will give it a try.
Next I just have to get Clayton interested in doing schoolwork. But he's only 4 and is just much to wiggly to sit still for anything like school. :) But he tries. He loves to cut paper and draw, so that is a start. He has a TON of time before it even becomes an issue.
Cheers! And Happy Tuesday!
Saturday, October 07, 2006
My Money Got Wet
Last night we went to wash our big blankets and pillows at the laundrymat, since we don't like doing this with our washer/dryer at home. Before we leave the house, C realizes he has pockets and wants some money for them. So Terry gave hime some pennies. Anyway, after we were finished we still had to eat supper and, being in the small town we're in, there wasn't much open. So we decided to eat mexican at El Torero. Well, while we were waiting for our food to come, C takes a drink of his soda and tips the cup instead of pulling it down beside himself and keeping it upright. (It's one of those styrofoam cups with a lid that leaks out the hole the straw is in when turn on it's side.)
The cup leaks and we hand him napkins to wipe up the mess and he says, "Oh no..my money got wet in my pocket!"
Terry looks at him, grins, and says, "That's okay....money can be laundered too!"
The cup leaks and we hand him napkins to wipe up the mess and he says, "Oh no..my money got wet in my pocket!"
Terry looks at him, grins, and says, "That's okay....money can be laundered too!"
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