photo credit: Brighton Park/ Audrey & Bailey BFFs
In our homeschool this week… continuing our theme unit study on Ancient Egypt. We didn't have school on Thursday this week because our one son with special needs, Sean, had surgery on his foot again. This time went much smoother with much less comedy that the last time.
Helpful homeschooling tips or advice to share… never ever ever ever ever ever EVER forget....they are only little once.
Places we’re going and people we’re seeing... Audrey, our second grader, had a BLAST last weekend at Pirate Science Camp at our local Science Center. It was an all day event. They saw the special pirate exhibitions and did science experiments all day long that were pirate themed (sink v. float, make a homemade compass, star chart, etc). What a wonderful resource!
My favorite thing this week was…my new baby blog, Katie's French Language Cafe, went live this week. It is for anyone who wants to learn French but homeschoolers will find it exceptionally useful with language lessons, culture, history, and free printables that give carryover activities using my new M-E-R-C-I method for language acquisition.
***And I'm very happy that my last giveaway in our January blogoversary that starts Sunday night is themed for homeschoolers! If you ever wanted to win a Rosetta Stone set for your homeschool, then come back and enter on Sunday night for your chance...the French Level 1 Rosetta Stone will be the prize!
***And I'm very happy that my last giveaway in our January blogoversary that starts Sunday night is themed for homeschoolers! If you ever wanted to win a Rosetta Stone set for your homeschool, then come back and enter on Sunday night for your chance...the French Level 1 Rosetta Stone will be the prize!
What’s working/not working for us… I backed into our mailbox (yeah, I don't know how that happened either)...in my husband's car...his "baby"...his (shakes head) Mercedes. Even this morning, three days later the coffee conversation was HIM: (with a kind but incredulous tone) "how did you even manage that? ME: I. dont. know. So, that was not not really working for us this week. I'm sorry Mr. Darcy. kiss. kiss. hug. hug.
Questions/thoughts I have…Did anyone else have their first two final paper topics for their "Ancient Roman Culture As Portrayed in Film" class rejected before finally getting one approved? geez...who would have thought picking an appropriate film would have been so challenging. Seriously, my brain hurts.
Things I’m working on… finally trying to wrap up all "almost done" projects around here. like my Christm Happy 2012 cards.
I’m reading… The online bible study on Ephesians being put on by the blog Women Living Well. It's not to late to get in on it and the studyguide is a free download on her Good Morning Girls site!
I’m cooking… I finally (there is that word again!) got all the recipes on this site indexed on one page for your convenience...with picture thumbnails. Hooray! Click here to see the yummy goodness.
I’m grateful for… a 7 yr old daughter who told me in her most sincere voice "Mom, when you are old or when you die you don't have to worry cause I will take care of the boys for you". I an NOT a cryer. But that one made me get really misty. really immediately. Oh. my. heart.
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**This post is linked up at The Homeschool Mother's Journal at The Homeschool Chick and also linked up at The Weekly Wrap Up over at Weird, Unsocialized Homescholers :-)
come visit me Katie's French language cafe!
**This post is linked up at The Homeschool Mother's Journal at The Homeschool Chick and also linked up at The Weekly Wrap Up over at Weird, Unsocialized Homescholers :-)
bless your heart Katie- maybe you should just smoke some more of that special crack- lol (totally kidding) so glad you are doing Ephesians too! I'll be writing about it - I'll check in on Sunday!! Want that Rosetta Stone!! :)
ReplyDeleteYour daughter's words are so, so sweet! And graduate school- you can do it!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a very busy week. I have tried to join your site twice now. For some reason it won't let me join.
ReplyDeleteOh, I am proud of you....I finished my BA when our youngest was two weeks old...placed the final touches on my Sr. Project while I was in my hospital room recovering from my C-Section! You can do it...and for the mail box...well...hmm..you're homeschooling, going to Grad school and running two amazing blogs...
ReplyDeleteEnjoy this day....a cup of tea...and know that you are in my prayers!
I love those sweet children words!
ReplyDeleteYour recipe index is SO great. I just updated my list last night. But I love the idea of the thumbnails
Katie, I'm excited for you for the new adventures! I tried clicking on the link for your new site, and it only took me to my blogger home page. Weird! Could you email me the site address? I'd love to visit you there!
ReplyDeleteNever mind! I found it! It's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteKelli, yes, come back on Sunday evening...the Rosetta Stone giveaway starts then!
ReplyDeleteMInimalist Mommi! I know. but my first masters degree it was only me. This one will be morechallenging with 5 people calling me mom but I think I am up for the challenge!
Michelle, are you trying to join via GFC or networked blog, RSS, email? I'm sorry it is giving you trouble! Try by email.
ReplyDeleteRebecca, Ah, thank you! yes, a cup of tea sounds great (we have afternoon tea every day here; an English tradition I picked up from my English grandmother) and I see that being a necessity to manage the busy days ahead! Awesome story about your senior project!!! and the mailbox, well.... we needed to paint the old one anyway...
ReplyDeleteSarah, yes, isn't it wonderful when our kids say things that make us thing "I am raising this child to think of others first. I am succeeding in that part". She is such a sweetheart. I am so blessed to have the 5 I do....to be their mother!
ReplyDeleteLisa, I am so glad that you were able to get to Katie's Language Cafe!
Just found your site since you kindly posted on my blog's FB page... So glad to come over and follow your blog, lovely stuff here and I'm looking forward to getting to know you!
ReplyDeleteFirst, I love the new changes on your site! Looks great! Thank you for the reminder that the children are only little once. I think I need that tattooed somewhere on my body so I don't forget :) When did you begin grad school? I have a secret that I haven't told a soul...I'm considering the local beauty school to get my cosmetology license. I've always wanted to cut hair and I'd love to learn technique before I "get set in wrong habits or ways". How do you balance it all?!
ReplyDeleteLori, so glad that you came to visit! I hope you enjoy the posts and community that we are building here!
ReplyDeleteCarrie, How exciting! You can do it! I may balance everything; that doesn't equate to everything being balanced perfectly. I have days where not everthing gets done. The trick for me is to prioritize and start each day brand new. Find your passions and pursue them...that is what I am doing. My life is crazy and busy and alot of days my house is messy, but it is an adventure and one I would not trade. Keep me posted!