In my life this week…The Jane Austen Book Club I wanted to organize and start this year had its first meeting this evening. Goal accomplished! and also, since I started sewing I seem to have taken over the dining room with my sewing machine and notions. This week I converted my craft room into a sewing/craft room. It was a big job. I'm glad that is done.
In our homeschool this week…Watched two versions of Alice in Wonderland (our May theme unit) and then made Venn diagrams comparing them. Finished up first grade spelling. Ordered fall curriuclum books for the girls from Catholic Heritage. (click here to view their great homeschool supplies site).
Places we’re going and people we’re seeing… actually I am enjoying being in "stay at home" mode. Mr. Darcy, however, seems to be making alot of trips to Home Depot.
My favorite thing this week was… Audrey's girl scout bridging ceremony. She is now officially a Brownie, and I have been asked to take over as leader of her troop this coming year. I am very excited about that.
What’s working/not working for us… Starting earlier is working for us. We use to start school at 9, but starting at 8 is really working out well. Getting up earlier is working out better for me. You could say this is a byproduct of my recent jetlag but I do get more done when I get up earlier as opposed to staying up later. How about you?
Homeschool questions/thoughts I have… I am thankful for the opportunity to homeschol. I am thankful for a husband who supports it and is okay with me not working at an outside job (I am a speech-language pathologist) while I educate our children. Overall, I am just thankful.
A photo, video, link, or quote to share… one of my favorite things in my sewing room...my Buckingham palace pin cushion; picked up on our trip last month. Isn't it darling?
Blessings!
I love the pin cushion!
ReplyDeleteI do better in the morning than late afternoon and evening. If our school is not done by 2 pm then its probably not going to get done!
love your tea cups and crowns - we're kindred spirits :) the pincushion is adorable!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the book club and new troop leader position, sounds like you will be very busy iun the upcoming months! :)
ReplyDeleteThe pincushion is fabulous!
Happy Friday!
Awesome week!
ReplyDeleteAh, bridging season! Our's is next month. I have a homeschool troop and we'll have four levels next year, Daisies to Juniors. Ack!
ReplyDeleteYou've got some great things to be thankful for!
Stopping by from THMJ!
all the best leading the brownies :) WTG :)
ReplyDeleteIm secretary of my youngest sons kea (scout) group
your blessed to have such a supportive hubby :)
Ive always LOVED chaise lounges and yours is very neat :)
I love your pin cushion. It is always so nice when we love what we are doing, our husbands support our decision, and we know this is where we are suppose to be. I found it interesting that you are a Speech-language Pathologist, that was my chosen career.
ReplyDeleteAm a morning person Love to have things done before 4pm. So we can have family time.And Travis is doing better (poison Ivy)Congrats on Troop Leader. Have a Great Week.
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Jane Austen and sewing - what fun! We are going to watch this version of Pride and Prejudice next weekend. My daughters already saw an earlier version after reading the book. We are also going to learn to use our sewing machine more this summer. Jo Ann Fabrics has simple sewing classes. Thank you for visiting me!
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone, I love that pin cushion. It was one of those items that when I say it I 'had to have it!" Our homeschool runs better the earlier I get up. and the earlier the better. I try to get up between 5-6 every day. It's also nice because it give Mr Darcy and I a chance to have coffee together in the morning and talk about our days plans, etc.
ReplyDeleteOrdained Praise: I have taken some of the JoAnn's classes and depending on tehir instructor can be very good, though I think I learned the most when I started taking them more frequently for more practice from a few different places! (the fabric store, etc)