Driving to church a couple Sunday's ago, Kensli told her daddy that she had organized her sock and underwear draw. He told her how nice that was for her to do and she replied, "I know, and guess what? IT WAS SO MUCH FUN!!!!!!" Can you diagnose a 4 yr old as obsessive compulsive?
Once a year our pastor sends communion home for us to take as a family. It is usually a very touching time of tender prayer and worship as a family. Kensli was really excited to be taking an active part. She was intrigued with the communion cups and wafers. She was so excited that I had to hide them from her that day to keep them from getting opened and spilled! Our devotion prayer time went longer than Kensli thought it should, because during a pause, she exclaimed, "Oh, come on, when are we going to drink that juice!" Needless to say, I lost it and so did everybody else!!!
While driving home the other night we passed the new Son*c that opened by W*lmart. Kensli, who doesn't miss anything, remarked, "Hey, Mom, the new Sonic is now officially open!" Officially? I am in so much trouble!!!!!!!!!
Monday, August 31, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Happenings
We have survived our first week back at homeschooling for the year! It is always hard to get back into the routine, but I think it may be harder on me than the kids at times!
I am trying to think outside my box this year for my youngest two little learners! Nicholas, the oldest, is a busy, active little guy who would rather play than do anything! Kensli is a smart little preschooler that can learn while listening from the other side of the room, but can not sit still for 2 seconds! Lots more energy than my first two! Should be a very busy, active, hands-on, fun year with them!
Also, I am trying to take a wait until you are ready approach with Nicholas. I pushed my oldest
daughter when she was this age! Maybe that is the reason for her not enjoying reading!
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I have no idea how, but my computer came down with a virus this week! It liked to scared me to death! After some work on it, hopefully all is repaired now!
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Kaitlyn strained her back on Friday while acting silly on my bed. She was trying to reach down and get something off the floor and fell! During the fall she tried to twist around and land on her behind, which resulted in very sore muscles. She has been on a heating pad most of the day today! If not better by Tuesday, guess I'll be heading to the doctor!
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It's official! I had baby fever again! A friend of my came over with her two week old infant and I got to hold her, rock her, kiss her soft head, and smell her sweet baby smell! Then she became fussy and wouldn't quit until she had downed 5 ozs of milk, was thoroughly burped, diaper changed, and walked a little while. Boy was I glad to hand her back to her mommy when she started, especially when I thought about that happening several times a night for awhile! I have learned with Kensli's sleep issues that I really like my sleep! Like I said, I had baby fever for little while! When we adopt again, I think a toddler will work just fine!
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My dad is home from Georgia and I am so thankful! He had an accident and he has been having some problems ever since. He had to quit his job and come home for tests! Friday he had an MRI and he should find out the results Monday! We are praying that everything will be fine!
Things Accomplished This Week:
Worked on our routine.
I figured out some things that will and will not work!
Math lessons
Music lessons
Worked on scripture and poetry memory.
Ricky wrote a story! This is a huge accomplishment!
Lots of books read!
Computer learning games.
Phonics for the younger set.
Science
History
Geography
Kaitlyn followed a recipe and baked Banana Nut Bread!
Visited the Library! Story hour for the younger two!
Followed my Menu plan. (Big accomplishment for me!!!)
several messes
some tears
lots of laughter
a bunch of fun
I am trying to think outside my box this year for my youngest two little learners! Nicholas, the oldest, is a busy, active little guy who would rather play than do anything! Kensli is a smart little preschooler that can learn while listening from the other side of the room, but can not sit still for 2 seconds! Lots more energy than my first two! Should be a very busy, active, hands-on, fun year with them!
Also, I am trying to take a wait until you are ready approach with Nicholas. I pushed my oldest
daughter when she was this age! Maybe that is the reason for her not enjoying reading!
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I have no idea how, but my computer came down with a virus this week! It liked to scared me to death! After some work on it, hopefully all is repaired now!
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Kaitlyn strained her back on Friday while acting silly on my bed. She was trying to reach down and get something off the floor and fell! During the fall she tried to twist around and land on her behind, which resulted in very sore muscles. She has been on a heating pad most of the day today! If not better by Tuesday, guess I'll be heading to the doctor!
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It's official! I had baby fever again! A friend of my came over with her two week old infant and I got to hold her, rock her, kiss her soft head, and smell her sweet baby smell! Then she became fussy and wouldn't quit until she had downed 5 ozs of milk, was thoroughly burped, diaper changed, and walked a little while. Boy was I glad to hand her back to her mommy when she started, especially when I thought about that happening several times a night for awhile! I have learned with Kensli's sleep issues that I really like my sleep! Like I said, I had baby fever for little while! When we adopt again, I think a toddler will work just fine!
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My dad is home from Georgia and I am so thankful! He had an accident and he has been having some problems ever since. He had to quit his job and come home for tests! Friday he had an MRI and he should find out the results Monday! We are praying that everything will be fine!
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Guatemala Adoption Group Social
Today we attended a cookout for the local Guatemala Adoption Group! We had a wonderful time mixing with families that were formed through adoption!
Friday, August 14, 2009
City Park Fun
Today, we went to the newest attraction in our little city, The City Park Water Park! The kids had a wonderful time cooling off some way besides the pool. It is definitely a place to go back and revisit!
One of our little pals that went, too.
One of our little pals that went, too.This is his pouty mad look from the side! Too cute!
Our two little friends.
Not sure if the big, wet, sloppy hug was appreciated by both boys.
He loved this water soaker! It was his, he thought!
Under the waterfall!
Kaitlyn and Ricky both thought themselves a little old at first!
Kensli loved this waterfall!
When it would go off, they would sit and wait!
Rewarded for her patience!
Nicholas looks like he is break dancing in the water!
Another cool water shot!
Not a big fan of pictures of me, I have to say this one is not so bad!
Our two little friends.Not sure if the big, wet, sloppy hug was appreciated by both boys.
He loved this water soaker! It was his, he thought!
Under the waterfall!Look at the smile!!!
Kaitlyn and Ricky both thought themselves a little old at first!
After a little while they couldn't resist the fun!
Kensli loved this waterfall!
When it would go off, they would sit and wait!
Rewarded for her patience!
"Out of his belly, shall flow rivers of running water..."
I love this picture that Lexi took!
She took most of these pictures, actually!
Nice to be able to sit while someone else takes pictures of the action!
Nicholas looks like he is break dancing in the water!
Another cool water shot!
Not a big fan of pictures of me, I have to say this one is not so bad!Kaitlyn took this shot!
An Observation
There are way to many choices out there in the homeschool curriculum world!
Narrowing it down is time consuming and can be VERY frustrating!
Thankfully I am a pro, since I have been doing this for so long.
HAHAHAHA!
I wish!
I think I need a vacation from all the planning!
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Good Old "PP&J"
How do you get a 4 year old to eat?
I am so tired of trying to force food down my little peanut! I try not to allow it to become a power issue, and I really do not think it is one! I really think she just doesn't like the thought of sitting and eating! Such a waste of her time and energy! Anyone that knows Kensli, knows that she is in constant movement!
This week she has discovered peanut butter and jelly! YEAH! She has never liked it until now!
Last night she would not eat her dinner of baked chicken, peas, smothered okra, and cornbread! About 9 pm she said she was "stahvin" and wanted a bedtime snack! I asked her what she wanted to eat and she said, "Mommy, I want some PP&J!"
PP&J?????
I kept wondering why she was referring to it as PP&J, and not PB&J. Then I realized that we use P*ter P*n peanut butter and that it has two p's on the jar! Now we know she recognizes her alphabet!
She ate a half of a sandwich! Maybe if she will keep liking PP&J, she will gain a few pounds!
Monday, August 10, 2009
Happy to Homeschool
Today, as I watched a yellow school bus rumble by my house, I was so thankful for this journey called Homeschooling!
We are starting our 8th year of homeschooling and I would not change a moment of the adventure!
I am so glad that I have been privileged to know my kids in ways that would have never been imaginable if I hadn't homeschooled. When you spend as much time with them as I do, you really tend to get to know one another!
I am blessed to be their mother and teacher!
I am thankful the Lord has blessed us so I can stay at home!
I am proud to be a stay-at-home mom of my 4 children (and hopefully one more at some point), even when that is not always considered popular or important!
I am grateful to live in a country that still allows us the freedom or choice! May we forever be free!
We will begin our school year in the next couple of weeks! I have many things left to plan, sort through, think about, and get together! Today I will plan more of our upcoming year with a happy heart and the joy of knowing what a wonderful life I really live!!!!!!!!
We are starting our 8th year of homeschooling and I would not change a moment of the adventure!
I am so glad that I have been privileged to know my kids in ways that would have never been imaginable if I hadn't homeschooled. When you spend as much time with them as I do, you really tend to get to know one another!
I am blessed to be their mother and teacher!
I am thankful the Lord has blessed us so I can stay at home!
I am proud to be a stay-at-home mom of my 4 children (and hopefully one more at some point), even when that is not always considered popular or important!
I am grateful to live in a country that still allows us the freedom or choice! May we forever be free!
We will begin our school year in the next couple of weeks! I have many things left to plan, sort through, think about, and get together! Today I will plan more of our upcoming year with a happy heart and the joy of knowing what a wonderful life I really live!!!!!!!!
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