Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Make Me Smile
My day is really filled with joy. Bean loves to give Hugs and Kisses, all the time. Booger comes up to me randomly during the day and says "Mom, I love you soooo much." Peanut, is quite simply "my girl". She prefers me over everyone else, and she is always by my side reminding me of how lucky I am to be a mom. Now, don't think that my day is filled with children who listen all the time, and do as they are told every second of the day.....because that is most definitely NOT the case. But, they Make Me Smile, every time I think of them.
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Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Conversations between kids.....
The other day as we were driving, I was enjoying listening to a conversation between Booger and Peanut. The convo went a little something like this......
Booger - " Peanut, I really like this girl at church."
Peanut - "Well, Booger you know that Mom says we can't have a relationship (yes, she used the word relationship) til we are at least 16."
Booger - " I know, I don't think I am ready anyway."
While I was listening, I was praying that this same conversation would happen again in about 8 years. I know that some people think this is a bit much, but we know what dating before you are ready can do. And we want to make sure that our children know who they are before they bring someone else into the mix.
Right now, Peanut has her heart set on marrying her daddy and I would rather fight that battle any day.
Booger - " Peanut, I really like this girl at church."
Peanut - "Well, Booger you know that Mom says we can't have a relationship (yes, she used the word relationship) til we are at least 16."
Booger - " I know, I don't think I am ready anyway."
While I was listening, I was praying that this same conversation would happen again in about 8 years. I know that some people think this is a bit much, but we know what dating before you are ready can do. And we want to make sure that our children know who they are before they bring someone else into the mix.
Right now, Peanut has her heart set on marrying her daddy and I would rather fight that battle any day.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Science Center Trip
Enjoyed a wonderful day with my sweet babies at the science center today!! September is Homeschooling month and I was able to get the entire family admission to the Science Center for only 6$. Plus as a homeschooler I get 10% off at the Store. So we got a couple tools for school while we were there.
Anyway, for those of you who haven't been to the science center I highly encourage you to go. Everything is so hands on. You don't have to worry about the kids touching things, because everything is there for them to touch, explore, and climb on. Booger hasn't stopped retelling the entire day since we got back, and Peanut has been talking about the bed of nails (which was pretty awesome). Little Bean slept for a bit, but had a blast in the "Kid's Room". So, basically, if you have nothing else to do and don't want to drive to far the Science Center is a great choice!
Oh yeah and if you park at the Harbor Garage under the Intercontinental Hotel, the science center will validate your parking pass and you could get up to 5$ off parking!
Anyway, for those of you who haven't been to the science center I highly encourage you to go. Everything is so hands on. You don't have to worry about the kids touching things, because everything is there for them to touch, explore, and climb on. Booger hasn't stopped retelling the entire day since we got back, and Peanut has been talking about the bed of nails (which was pretty awesome). Little Bean slept for a bit, but had a blast in the "Kid's Room". So, basically, if you have nothing else to do and don't want to drive to far the Science Center is a great choice!
Oh yeah and if you park at the Harbor Garage under the Intercontinental Hotel, the science center will validate your parking pass and you could get up to 5$ off parking!
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
September 15, Week 3
So the year has officially begun. We've actually had a pretty rough start to the year. I have been sick, Booger has been sick, we had to take the little Bean to the hospital. So yeah, blogging hasn't really been on mind. But hopefully I can pick this back up again.
We took a family trip to DC recently, and the kids had a lot of fun. I think that Peanut was just a little young for some things, but Bogger was very curious about the different things that he was seeing. And he hasn't stopped talking about the Washington Monument. Peanut enjoyed running through the mall the most. She loves to be outside, looking at birds and different animals, it's always a lot of fun to watch her. Little Bean, just liked exploring whatever she could get her little hands on. And of course being 1 everything is new and exciting to her.
So, to give a little update on each kid. Booger has been flying through his lessons. These first few weeks have been mostly review and he remembers almost everything that we learned last year, which is great for me.
Peanut is reading!! And doing a great job. She started reading last year, but she really seems to have found a groove these last 2 1/2 weeks. I am so proud.
We have combined Science, Art, History and Geography so that both of them can work together, and I don't have to teach two different lessons each day and it seems to be going very well. Some things are hard for Peanut to grasp, but for the most part she does a fantastic job, it is 2nd and 3rd grade level work after all. She really likes that she is a "big girl" now and gets to complete the same assignments as her brother. Booger is loving the lessons especially Science and Geography. He is very interested in Maps and how to use them, so we have been focusing a bit more on that than on the other things. The little Bean is talking so much, and running all over the house. I can't believe that she is one and doing all these things already. Some days I am sad to think that she is our last child, but I everyday I enjoy watching my 3 amazing children grow and learn.
Please keep little Bean in your prayers, we are having some issues with her stomach and her sleeping and we have to to take her to a specialist to try to figure out what has been going on with her. The past week or so, her sleep habits have GREATLY improved and I couldn't be happier with the amount of sleep I have been getting, but I still want to be sure that she doesn't have any underlying issues that we should be aware of. I hope that everyone has an amazing week!
We took a family trip to DC recently, and the kids had a lot of fun. I think that Peanut was just a little young for some things, but Bogger was very curious about the different things that he was seeing. And he hasn't stopped talking about the Washington Monument. Peanut enjoyed running through the mall the most. She loves to be outside, looking at birds and different animals, it's always a lot of fun to watch her. Little Bean, just liked exploring whatever she could get her little hands on. And of course being 1 everything is new and exciting to her.
So, to give a little update on each kid. Booger has been flying through his lessons. These first few weeks have been mostly review and he remembers almost everything that we learned last year, which is great for me.
Peanut is reading!! And doing a great job. She started reading last year, but she really seems to have found a groove these last 2 1/2 weeks. I am so proud.
We have combined Science, Art, History and Geography so that both of them can work together, and I don't have to teach two different lessons each day and it seems to be going very well. Some things are hard for Peanut to grasp, but for the most part she does a fantastic job, it is 2nd and 3rd grade level work after all. She really likes that she is a "big girl" now and gets to complete the same assignments as her brother. Booger is loving the lessons especially Science and Geography. He is very interested in Maps and how to use them, so we have been focusing a bit more on that than on the other things. The little Bean is talking so much, and running all over the house. I can't believe that she is one and doing all these things already. Some days I am sad to think that she is our last child, but I everyday I enjoy watching my 3 amazing children grow and learn.
Please keep little Bean in your prayers, we are having some issues with her stomach and her sleeping and we have to to take her to a specialist to try to figure out what has been going on with her. The past week or so, her sleep habits have GREATLY improved and I couldn't be happier with the amount of sleep I have been getting, but I still want to be sure that she doesn't have any underlying issues that we should be aware of. I hope that everyone has an amazing week!
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
A new school year is dawning
We leave for vacation on Saturday, and I can't believe, I have been waiting ALL summer for this! We are heading down to Florida and we will be visiting the HARRY POTTER theme park! I know I know, I am a total loser, but I love it, and I am super excited.
It seems like the very moment we return however, we will be starting the school year! I can't believe it, I will have a 2nd grader, a kindergartner and a toddler. Sheesh, I am tired all ready. How long til thanksgiving break?!
I am truly excited about this new school year, with every new year comes new challenges but I welcome them and love learning from them. With the new school year dawning, I have been thinking harder and harder about the reasons that I homeschool my children. I started because I feel that this is something God has called me to do. This was the first thing that I really feel God spoke to me about, and I reluctantly said yes. 3 years later I am screaming at the top of my lungs YYYEEEEESSSSS!!!!!! I absolutely feel that this is one of the best decision God has ever asked me to make.
To go completely off topic for a second, Dan has been studying the book called Crazy Love, and it is truly life changing, at least it has been for Dan, and I am really starting to catch on. This book basically calls you out and challenges you to fall madly in love with God. It asks you to go out on a limb and to trust God. I think that for the most part I trust God, until he ask me to do something outside my comfort zone then I back down. Lately I have been thinking, what if I just said "yes" every time God asked me to do something. How amazing would my life be, how fulfilling to know that my life is in line with God's will.
Homeschooling was my first "real" yes. It's a new season and new school year, and I really and truly think that this year, things are going to start changing. I don't really know how, and I don't really know when, but I am excited to see what's in store!!
It seems like the very moment we return however, we will be starting the school year! I can't believe it, I will have a 2nd grader, a kindergartner and a toddler. Sheesh, I am tired all ready. How long til thanksgiving break?!
I am truly excited about this new school year, with every new year comes new challenges but I welcome them and love learning from them. With the new school year dawning, I have been thinking harder and harder about the reasons that I homeschool my children. I started because I feel that this is something God has called me to do. This was the first thing that I really feel God spoke to me about, and I reluctantly said yes. 3 years later I am screaming at the top of my lungs YYYEEEEESSSSS!!!!!! I absolutely feel that this is one of the best decision God has ever asked me to make.
To go completely off topic for a second, Dan has been studying the book called Crazy Love, and it is truly life changing, at least it has been for Dan, and I am really starting to catch on. This book basically calls you out and challenges you to fall madly in love with God. It asks you to go out on a limb and to trust God. I think that for the most part I trust God, until he ask me to do something outside my comfort zone then I back down. Lately I have been thinking, what if I just said "yes" every time God asked me to do something. How amazing would my life be, how fulfilling to know that my life is in line with God's will.
Homeschooling was my first "real" yes. It's a new season and new school year, and I really and truly think that this year, things are going to start changing. I don't really know how, and I don't really know when, but I am excited to see what's in store!!
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
My Homeschool Area
I have not liked our set up for the past year, I felt like our books and classroom were completely overtaking our dining room, so I found a desk/bookshelf combo at Ikea and couldn't resist. What do you think?
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