This Week At Home, 2012, No. 33

Little notes to remember each precious day... because the days are long, but the years are short.

Monday...

Our routine was thrown off a little today due to a doctor's appointment for me in the morning.  When I got home, I wasn't sure what I'd find.  I had hoped they would automatically think to do their independent school work, but to my surprise they had played 3 full games of Life instead.  I call that a pretty good morning.  They did not resort to their default... computer or TV.  

We got right to work and were able to get most of our subjects covered.  We also worked on some life skills today.  Somehow, Grace has not learned how to work the washing machine at the age of 13.  We are fixing that.  :-) 

Grace learned how to quill. 

Tuesday...

Today we took our weekly walk around our favorite pond for PE.  The morning was so bright and crisp!  We did our lessons, had lunch, and then went to get bread.  We still had a little more school work to do when we got home.

I am glad to report that spelling, for the first time in our homeschool career, is going well.  I was skeptical about buying yet another curriculum.  I think this is our 4th one!  We are using A Reason for Spelling, in case you were wondering.  There is nothing magical to their method.  The best thing is that they use a multi-sensory approach that my kids like.  I can see us actually finishing this program this year! 

I got to go to my monthly bunco group in the evening.  I have some really sweet friends and it is always fun to spend time with them.  Next month, bunco is at my house.  Oh boy!  Need to start planning. 

Wednesday...

Weather wise, the week is shaping up to be nice.  It's cooler in the mornings and then warm in the afternoons.  Lessons are going well.  I almost hate to take a week off next week, but I am sure it will be fine.  They seem to be able to jump right back into lessons as is required at times.  

 This evening, the guys mowed the grass again.  I am happy to see how the grass continues to grow. 

Thursday...

After lessons today, we went swimming.  It was a great afternoon to swim.  Actually, I did not get in as the water is now too cold for me with the cool nights, but the kids loved every minute.  And the bonus was spending time with my mom, too.  (Love you, Mom!) 

We also had to go get groceries and take the kids to karate in the evening. 


Friday...

This morning, we went to the library.  When we got home, I graded Ryan's Biology and Grammar tests, both 95%.  We also went over how the week went for him.  He's about to finish his 3rd week of high school!  

This afternoon, we're going to work on the house and then our small group will come in the evening.  I want to make lasagna in my slow cooker, too.  Doesn't that sound so good?  It may even reach 90 today, so cooking in the slow cooker will help to keep the house cooler.  I turned off the air a few weeks ago and really don't want to turn it back on.  Thankfully, having big old trees help in that department.

Thanks for dropping by and taking time to read about our week!
Jenn