We've been working on moving my Mother-in-law into a smaller, more suitable apartment for her now that Dad's gone. We've gone through all the things in her home, and are selling things at the Flea Mall on Saturday. She's only been out of her house for a day, and I already miss having her nearby. I'm thinking of moving into her apartment building.... Not really, since I have a house and all, but I really, REALLY miss her.
Next, Because Mom is selling Dad's tools on Saturday, I've been working on making the boys toddler beds into bunk beds. I know, crazy, but they turned out pretty nice, if I say so myself!!
I also am working on putting up shelves in the boys room, so I can put up the important stuffed animals, and trophies they earned in tee-ball. I moved Andrew into the same room with the two little guys so that I could make Andrew's old room into a play/ school room. As of now, all that is in the "Bed Room" are beds, dressers, and shoes. The toys are all in the "Play Room". I like it this way. Leaves only one room to try to clean up at lunch and bed time.
Homeschool? Well, I ordered all my books as of yesterday. I really liked the way that the BJU Math was last year for Aaron and Nate, so I ordered K-5 for Aaron this year, 1st for Nate, and 2nd for Andrew. I didn't order the tests, or the curriculum, because I noticed last year that they had a "Chapter Checkup" every section that I could use for a test, and I could get the speed drills that I want from online or make them myself. It was less money that I had to spend, and more that my boys could do with me. For Phonics/ Language, I went with A Beka. I think it is the best Phonics curriculums out there!! And since reading and addition/ subtraction/ multiplication/ division are the base for all else that you learn in school, I want the best!! I did have to buy the test book for 2nd grade Phonics, but I already had the one for 1st grade, and it can really be taken very easily on paper. For Reading, I have the A Beka readers that were given to me, and I can't wait for the boys to get into them. Nate should be reading really well by the end of the school year, and I'm looking forward to seeing him go!
For Science/ History/ and Health, we are going to be looking up subjects on the internet. Should prove to be fun. Gonna try to do some experiments as we go along.
Business, I'm slowly but surely working on my courage. I really LOVE this business. I've never in my life been so pushed, stretched and pulled into the shape that would please my Heavenly Father. I've become a better me, and can't wait to see what else God has for me (although I am a little scared as well).
Lets see, I also have been rearranging the house as I go along, and folding a mound of laundry that is the size of the couch. It's quite depressing, actually. But, I'm fixing to watch a sweet romantic movie while I fold late into the night.
Oh, and I dyed my hair for the very first time in my life. It is a light auburn, and it looks pretty nice. I'm still not used to it, but I like it, and Doug does too, so we'll see.
There's the update. Busy as always, and tomorrow will be more-so.
1 comment:
The bunk beds look great!! You should check out Rod & Staff Publishers. We have been using their Phonics, Reading, and English for 15 years now. They are Mennonites but use only the KJV (no Mennonite doctrine in the above subjects). The kids have been thoroughly immersed in the above subjects AND BIBLE! Plus it is extremely affordable. That's the main reason I switched from Abeka. Let me know what you think, okay?
Oh yeah, I'd love to see a pic of your new hair color. Maybe you could post one. =) Love you.
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