In my life this week…
Tax season (CPA husband), homeschooling 5 and graduate school (me)...the longest part of my day is waiting for the coffee.
In our homeschool this week…
Still working on the Egypt theme unit but it will be wrapping up soon; the next country we are visiting in our theme unit homeschool "Passport Project" is Mexico. Are you doing a similar passport project in your homeschool this year?
Helpful homeschooling tips or advice to share…
What resources are in your community, near your house and free? There are probably more than you think...most businesses would be open to a tour for a homeschool family if scheduled in advance; and most libraries, besides being free, offer special events! If you are on facebook, there are some great pages including Homeschool for Free, Free homeschooling 101 and Homeschool Freebie of the Day!
I am inspired by…
Music...been listening to the "Breaking Dawn" soundtrack (or as my 5 yr old calls is "Bloody Baby Twilight"). The soundtrack is good. Really good.
Places we’re going and people we’re seeing…
made a library trip this week and headed to the hockey game on Saturday; this time it's the girls turn to go!
My favorite things this week were…
making St. Valentine's Day "Mr. Darcy Day" on the Brighton Park facebook page. It was fun posting so many great photos of Mr. Darcy and the kids and to proclaim publicly how much I love him. That was his card from me. I also loved the card Mr. Darcy got me for Valentine's day.
And....my first article was published in Homeschool Handbook Magazine:-) (For those of you new here this week, I am a speech language pathologist and a homeschooler and two of my five children have special needs.)
and one of my favorite online stories I ever found on pinterest was finally published in the LHJ, cleaned up without the bad language so I can share it with everyone...I dare you to not read it and laugh so hard you have tears...("chicken down...clean up on aisle three!"). Soooooo funny.
photo credit: www.thebloggess.com
What’s working/not working for us…
The schedule is just monumentally busy right now and I'm really not so crazy about that... but that is what I get for deciding to go back to graduate school again. Say it with me..."what was I thinking?"...
Questions/thoughts I have…
how many times in my life have I grown out my hair/bangs? I have decided this will be the last time! LOL.
Things I’m working on…
I have a three page paper on Helen of Troy due next Sunday. Jealous?...didn't think so.
I’m reading… Helen of Troy: From Homer to Hollywood
I’m grateful for…
my marriage. We have several friends getting divorces right now. I am so thankful that Mr. Darcy and I made a promise to each other 12 years ago that even when times got tough, divorce would not be on the table.
A photo, video, link, or quote to share…
Have you visited Katie's Language Cafe yet? It is my new French language and Culture blog that started last month. It is a great resource for homeschoolers! and for a photo, this is my fave of the week:
photo credit: www.extremeparenthood.com
This post is linked to a great meme hosted by Sue over at The Homeschool Chick. It is also linked up to Weird Unsocialized Homeschoolers, Tots and Me, Look what we Did , No Ordinary Bloghop , Welcome to the Weekend Hop and Favorite Resources.
Blessings to you!
Love the photo!! Also visited your language site. My oldest is wanting to learn French. We will definitely revisit. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteAmy, thanks so much for stopping by! You will love the language site and I have a TON of content to add to it in the coming month! Blessings to you! katie
ReplyDeleteYou have a lovely blog. I'm stopping by via the Blog Hop and am now following your blog via GFC. I would love to have you follow back if you are able.
ReplyDeleteKatie, I am so proud of you for continuing your own education! That is one of the best things you can do to mentor your children!!! And..i LOVE that picture!!!!! Sorry I have not been around this week...it's been a 'week'....and well...I've been spending more time where i needed to to address a few things!!! I always enjoy landing here for the day....one day, we shall have tea together!
ReplyDeleteIf her face could launch a thousand ships, surely she can inspire a three page paper! Hopefully that will be a little encouragement...
ReplyDeleteDon't envy you, but feel your pain. Currently studying to be a Master Gardener, and have about 4 hours of insect lectures to go through online this weekend. Lovely. Can't wait til we get to annuals (which is the flowers) and vegies!
Your growing out bangs comment is too funny. Until I was past the age of 22 I had the same hair my whole life, long & curly. The only difference was sometimes I had bangs and sometimes I didn't. I am always in the process of cutting them, or growing them out! Thanks for sharing with us over at NOBH!
ReplyDeleteYou ARE a busy lady, but it'll be SO worth it in the coming years! Just wait! :D
ReplyDeleteWe are studying Mexico in our house too:) I loved the chicken story saw it a while ago, I laughed so hard I cried. I loved seeing all your Mr Darcy comments on Facebook, so cute. Glad you got a keeper, I got a keeper too:)
ReplyDeleteWow! I give you so much credit to homeschool and go to grad school!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking up with "Look! What We Did!"
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Breaking Dawn soundtrack - am anxiously awaiting the DVD release in Oz (Bloody Baby Twilight - too funny!!).
ReplyDeleteFound your site through Busy as a Bee in Paris. Love to find kindred spirits - I am new to the homeschooling circuit with 5 of my own and a great interest in teaching languages to children. Looking forward to following you!
ReplyDeleteI love your idea of "project passport". While you have been visiting Egypt have you had time to read The Egyptian Cinderella by Shirley Climo. It is a great read!
ReplyDeleteoh yes, we do a passport program - I made play passports for the boys and we have a great time cooking the food and learning what we can - we've been in Europe for awhile now :)
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