Jeff was off, so it was a lighter start back to school work for us. He did the honors of reading to us. It was like old times when we first started out and he was able to do more. Speaking of doing more, he is holding math classes on Saturdays during breakfast until tax season is in full force. After that he will probably have to move it to Sunday afternoons.
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| Grace shielding her art at class. |
After lessons we indulged in a new guilty pleasure... Oh how I want to live on an Edwardian farm, just for a year!
Tuesday's biggest joy was for Grace. For Christmas, she received 2 months of tuition to a local art school. I was very anxious to see how she would like the class. She can be a bit shy and self-aware. I am glad to report that she enjoyed the class and I will show her first efforts next week when she brings it home.
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| My lads. |
Wednesday was back to AWANA. It took some praying to get myself back into the grove. AWANA is excellent, however, my flesh would rather stay home where it is warm and more quiet!
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| Boy and Cat. |
We worked hard to finish our week's lessons. I need to order the next grammar book for Trevor and the next math for Ryan. I tell them they are never ahead, just doing what comes next. If I said they were ahead, then they would want to take this semester off. Not gonna happen!
The weather warmed up and we all felt the call of the outside world. 40's and sunshine today. 50's and sunshine tomorrow! I may have to walk an extra day at the park, just because I can. Glorious sunshine is my best friend right now.
Thursday brought us a date night, too! Yes, a date and a chance to get some shopping done without children! These are quickly coming to an end with tax season starting next month.
Friday...
Lots to do today. We're hosting small group and I decided to serve dinner in order to welcome a new family considering our group. The kids will finish up their independent school work and I will get us ready for our company. One good thing about hosting a small group is that I have plenty of chances to practice hospitality every other week!
Hi Jenn! Used to be your blog friend at HSB! It's nice to reconnect with you at blogspot. How cool about the art class! My oldest dd would love that, too! Holly
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing Grace's masterpiece. :) The Edwardian Farm looks interesting...I didn't watch the whole thing, but it looks good, but a lot of HARD work. Have an enjoyable evening with your guests!
ReplyDeleteEdwardian Farm looks to be right up my alley! I'll have to look it up.
ReplyDeleteHow neat for Grace, what a great gift!
Have a great evening with your small group.
How exciting for Grace! I pray she continues to love it. What a blessing that Jeff helps with homeschooling on the week end. I almost forgot that your hubby will be busy again in tax season. I pray that you and Jeff can find little date times at home after the kids are in bed. I need to plan some myself now that I think of it. [o=
ReplyDeleteSorry I have been sparse around blog land. But I hope to get around as I can.
Blessings and ((HUGS))
-Mary
Sounds like a great week. So glad Grace is enjoying her art class, I can't wait to see what she is drawing. I hope your dinner goes well. :)
ReplyDeleteI like the pictures..
ReplyDeleteSounds like an absolutely lovely week, Jenn! Thanks for sharing it with us, and I can't wait to see Grace's first art class results. Have a lovely weekend!
ReplyDeleteShani xxx
Hi Jenn, I like the farm and your pictures. Handsome boys.
ReplyDeleteI see the date 2012 and it's hard to believe that it is already here and in the moment!
ReplyDeleteHow nice to have your husband home this first week.
We look forward to Grace's masterpiece! I think I'd love the Edwardian Farm, too :)
Yea me too I wanna see Graces pics.... I cant believe how grown up the kids are looking... oh my goodness time flies
ReplyDeleteJenn,
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great week especially with a date night!!!
That Edwardian farm looks so peaceful. I'd love live there.
Art lessons is a wonderful gift. What a great idea!
Have a lovely evening!
What a neat farm, and what a special gift for Grace. I'm looking forward to seeing her projects!
ReplyDeleteI hear you about not wanting to venture out of my comfort zone,(especially in Winter.)
Awana sounds like so much fun, though. I really wish our church had a club like that.
I'd love to live on an Edwardian farm too! I think I may have seen part of that show. Is it on PBS?
ReplyDeleteSounds like a lovely week. What a great Christmas present that is for Grace!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for recommending the Edwardian Farm. We watched the first episode last night and we all loved it. It's great knowing we have something beautiful to look forward to.
What an amazing gift ( art ). I love the Edwardian Farm. Wish is was closer.
ReplyDeleteDate nights are awesome. We have one coming up.