Back into the Routine of Things
We did it! Our school routine has started and we have transitioned to the school year. We are on week 2 of homeschooling and have a good 7 days of school under our belt. It is going very well and I am so pleased to see all the pieces fall into place.
Our homeschooling day goes like this:
I get up around 6:30 and start my day with a cup of Earl Gray (with cream and stevia) and check computer stuff and read my Bible. This time in the morning is essential for me. Early risers (Brighton mainly) watch something on Netflix. It isn't the most ideal situation but having that time to start my day with the quiet and with the Lord is so important/essential/necessary.
The last of the stragglers (Sawyer) must be up by 8:00. I work on breakfast and the children work on getting dressed and morning chores. This literally take 1-1-/2 hours. The children are fabulous helpers. They take care of all the animals, vacuum, load and unload the dishwasher, etc..
School starts between 9 and 9:30. I read apologetics from Who is God and Can I Really Know Him and Bible stories from the Ergermeier's Bible Story Book. We work on scripture memory as well.
Next is math. The younger 2 watch an episode of Shaun the Sheep. Evi does a math printout (I just find free stuff on the computer) and the older two do math workbook pages and then some sort of math lesson.
We then do history and read aloud and have tea together. I have several history books and we are reading through the second half of world history. We have a novel going at all times and I read a chapter or two.
Break time comes next and the older children clean up and watch Glorielle while I work on speech with Brighton.
Depending on the time and weather, we then do art/science and/or take a walk.
Lunch and rest time are next. I do take a rest during this time. I might nap or check the computer. Sometimes, I crochet. I find I need a little break and some quiet before I tackle the afternoon.
After break time, the older 3 have a reading rotation schedule. I meet with each one individually and work on reading lessons and read aloud activities. They have dictation assignments as well.
School for the day ends, little ones get up from naps, dinner must be prepared, and the house needs a good once over before Daddy comes home.
We are busy busy busy! Our schedule leaves little wiggle room but I am pleased with how things are going. I am grateful that I get to stay at home with my children and school them.
Phil and I have worked out a good schedule for the evenings. He stays late on Mondays to catch up. Thursdays are my craft days. (I make an easy meal and plan to craft most of the evening.) He sometimes takes the children out for a bike ride and up to his classroom on the off days. When the dark and rainy afternoon/evenings are upon us, we have cozy family time planned with read alouds and games. I have been taking the time in the evenings after dinner to crochet in bed and enjoy quiet. It has been so wonderful to count on this time a few nights a week!
Update on the anemia situation....Oh my! I am so glad that I decided to look into why I was feeling so crummy! The iron supplements must be working because I have notice such a difference. I am sleeping better, I have more energy, I am not craving chewing ice, the irritability/anxiety/stress levels are down and easily managed, and when I go on a walks with the children I am able to run with them without becoming winded! I feel like such a better mom and it is a HUGE relief to feel "normal".
We picked apples and these birds are part of the farm (where we picked). We couldn't help but watch and laugh at this duck with the "wig".
Our homeschooling day goes like this:
I get up around 6:30 and start my day with a cup of Earl Gray (with cream and stevia) and check computer stuff and read my Bible. This time in the morning is essential for me. Early risers (Brighton mainly) watch something on Netflix. It isn't the most ideal situation but having that time to start my day with the quiet and with the Lord is so important/essential/necessary.
The last of the stragglers (Sawyer) must be up by 8:00. I work on breakfast and the children work on getting dressed and morning chores. This literally take 1-1-/2 hours. The children are fabulous helpers. They take care of all the animals, vacuum, load and unload the dishwasher, etc..
School starts between 9 and 9:30. I read apologetics from Who is God and Can I Really Know Him and Bible stories from the Ergermeier's Bible Story Book. We work on scripture memory as well.
Next is math. The younger 2 watch an episode of Shaun the Sheep. Evi does a math printout (I just find free stuff on the computer) and the older two do math workbook pages and then some sort of math lesson.
We then do history and read aloud and have tea together. I have several history books and we are reading through the second half of world history. We have a novel going at all times and I read a chapter or two.
Break time comes next and the older children clean up and watch Glorielle while I work on speech with Brighton.
Depending on the time and weather, we then do art/science and/or take a walk.
Lunch and rest time are next. I do take a rest during this time. I might nap or check the computer. Sometimes, I crochet. I find I need a little break and some quiet before I tackle the afternoon.
After break time, the older 3 have a reading rotation schedule. I meet with each one individually and work on reading lessons and read aloud activities. They have dictation assignments as well.
School for the day ends, little ones get up from naps, dinner must be prepared, and the house needs a good once over before Daddy comes home.
We are busy busy busy! Our schedule leaves little wiggle room but I am pleased with how things are going. I am grateful that I get to stay at home with my children and school them.
Phil and I have worked out a good schedule for the evenings. He stays late on Mondays to catch up. Thursdays are my craft days. (I make an easy meal and plan to craft most of the evening.) He sometimes takes the children out for a bike ride and up to his classroom on the off days. When the dark and rainy afternoon/evenings are upon us, we have cozy family time planned with read alouds and games. I have been taking the time in the evenings after dinner to crochet in bed and enjoy quiet. It has been so wonderful to count on this time a few nights a week!
Update on the anemia situation....Oh my! I am so glad that I decided to look into why I was feeling so crummy! The iron supplements must be working because I have notice such a difference. I am sleeping better, I have more energy, I am not craving chewing ice, the irritability/anxiety/stress levels are down and easily managed, and when I go on a walks with the children I am able to run with them without becoming winded! I feel like such a better mom and it is a HUGE relief to feel "normal".
We picked apples and these birds are part of the farm (where we picked). We couldn't help but watch and laugh at this duck with the "wig".
Apples to sauce and tomatoes to salsa.
Crochet birds.
The pattern can be found here: http://rubyandcustard.com/free-stuff/crochet-bird-free-pattern/
The girls have requested their own bird and my prototype has become a favorite toy.
Willigs and Sis.
The shopping cart filled with blankets and pillows have made for a lovely stroller for Glorielle. She gets pushed about and cater to every day and loves it!
Autumn sky. I was snapping some shots of the children out and about on their bikes when I happen to look up into the beautiful evening Autumn sky. This cloud was floating by and it was so incredibly beautiful that I just had to take a picture. I absolutely love this shot.
Aren't these wonderful! We bought three sets (of 4) lockers. They are a bit rusty and could use a good sandblasting and some paint but they are perfect for storing shoes and gardening supplies. Each one has been modified with 4 shelves and it so nice to have all the cluttery mess behind closed doors!
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