My boys were most awesome this week! I had to take my mini-van in for a
tune up and touch up for my upcoming road trip - they chatted quietly with a woman who at least appeared
to be highly interested in what they had to say. I'm sure she could have done without that look inside my
7 year olds mouth to see his loose tooth - but, overall, I was really proud of their behavior. She was especially impressed at how they all stood to the side and held the door for me to walk through without
even being prompted. My little gentlemen are growing up!
In our homeschool this week…
We did some more of our Cooking 101 class this week
and more fun with Kids in the Kitchen - I hope you'll post in our
link up - either kids helping and learning in the kitchen or favorite recipes
to share- we are working to bring families back to the table!
We also did a good bit of video homeschool as I was not well.
We did some math and reading, of course and found a cool
resource for studying the "Sea Urchin" and other ocean related
studies. The Sea Urchin study is interactive and they loved it.
Click on the shell picture to learn more about this interesting creature:
Helpful homeschooling tips or advice to share…
well, the kids can do projects, watch educational resources, and do
some quiet work - think of it as an exercise in self-direction. I cut
out a rough looking little bird from felt and threaded a needle for my
six year old and he sewed while propped up next to me in bed. We
watched Liberty Kids and some fun science shows. The boys also
enjoy "how it's made". They can draw - so some worksheets - and
even play with clay or play-dough if you lay down an inexpensive
vinyl table cloth or set up the kids table next to you.
I am inspired by…
My sweet friend Rebecca from Moms Mustard Seeds
has been a constant source of encouragement and support.
I am inspired by her heart for the Lord and her commitment to her
family. She seeks daily to encourage and help others. One of the
ways she has done this is by setting up a free program - in
partnership with Founders Academy. They are providing free
links and a video each week to teach moms and kiddos alike
about how our government and nation was founded and how it
works. Especially with elections just around the corner - it's a
wonderful way to learn more about how things work. There is no
political party information - but education about freedom - liberty -
why it matters - and what it takes to keep it. I hope you'll
take advantage of these awesome resources!
Go here to learn more and feel free to link up a post each
week about how you and the kiddos studied our nation!
Rebecca writes throughout the week on various homeschool
and heart topics - I know you'll love her like I do!
Places we’re going and people we’re seeing…
Doing a little happy dance cause I'm on my way to meet Rebecca and Kathy
and so many more awesome homeschool moms at Teach Them Diligently and
the following week at Apologia! I'm road trippin it with the kids - so y'all pray
for safe travels if you will, and I'll be sure to tweet, and post great conference
information. I'm about to meet and hear from some of the best of the best in the Christian homeschool world and I couldn't be happier about it!
A giant shout out and Thank You to my sponsor and a ministry I am honored
to support - the folks from Rescued the movie are an incredible group!
If you are looking for a good film/ documentary for your church groups or
want to learn more about adoption and what God says to Christians about it -
please check them out!
My goals for 3 in 30: Not going so well right now ;) I'm making progress
though but my focus is getting ready to leave town - so I'm tweaking my goals
Eating fairly healthy, Some writing done, Exercise I'm afraid has taken a back
seat to the fact that I was stuck in bed for several days. God will heal me.
I am walking with the Lord and enjoying and growing in my quiet time. He
used the song posted below to break down some tough barriers this week.
I spend so much effort trying to be tough to deal with physical pain and take
care of my family - that I'm afraid sometimes my edges get hard. He broke
them this week - because He loves me.
My favorite thing this week was…
We never get tired of seeing these creatures - we love living by
the ocean - well, Gulf - it's an amazing thing.
I came across these awesome resources by Amanda Bennett:
Dolphin days
Oceans and Sailing Ships
These are the kind of studies that keep my kids interested in learning!
Things I’m working on…
A photo, video, link, or quote to share…
This life has thrown me some curve balls lately - I try to be strong
I hear from friends that "I'm amazing" to handle a chronic illness and
do what I do - and I truly do try to walk on faith each and every day -
"They don't know that I go running home when I fall down"
I fight the good fight - then "I drop my sword and cry for just awhile"
I lay it down at the Masters feet!
He is my strength. He is all that's good in me.
He is my strong tower!
click on the picture to hear the good 'ole song God used
yesterday to heal my broken heart:
Cause deep inside this armor - the Warrior is a Child-
Especially for my friends who are struggling right now - God
loves you - you are His child - He will sustain you - drop your
sword and cry for just awhile - then trust HIM!
I hope you'll visit these awesome homeschool moms:
