(1.) Looking forward to a new addition on the block from friend, Nicole. (2.).........watching my husband cook whilst wearing my cute cat apron that Anissa bought me a year ago..... (3.)..... using our new cast iron skillets whenever we possibly can, .....(4.) doing Perfect Push-Ups ...all of us...every last one of us in this hacienda.
(I'll post pictures of my biceps at a later date). .... and.........
(5.) ..... HOMESCHOOLING!!!!!!!!
What?? You heard right. We took the boys out of the public school system about 3 weeks ago and are trying to create a new love of learning. And doing art practically everyday! And reading books! And other stuff, and such and things. I am being very vague here. Probably because this has been one of the hugest decisions and undertakings I have ever....(ever-besides-giving-birth-and-caring-for-a-newborn-then-training-children-forever-every-day-every-day-waking-up-all-hours-with-toddler-being-married-compromising .....well...you know what i mean) taken on.
Lots of thinking and reading and researching lately. And waking up at 2:00AM... thinking and dreaming about homeschooling. That's how I know it's right. Constant nudgings. Constant thought that this is the only way...for us....right now. Already there has been improvement. We are doing "Learning" our own way. For us...for our boys...this is the best choice. It's the only choice.
Some days are hard and weird and meandering. Other days have been full to the brim with excitement and accomplishment! We're learning as we go. But already, the boys know countries in South America, capitals of states here in the U.S.A., countries in Europe, and countries in Africa that they DIDNOT know before!!! And Clancey has finished a chapter book and is on the 2nd in the series! (he hasn't finished a book in 2 yrs). Lucas is almost finished with his chapter book (he's never finished one!) AND we have done lots of art projects ....very wonderful ones.... if I do say so meeself. They are also both excited to look things up now (in the dictionary and at the library) which they were always annoyed at doing before. A love of learning.... Self-directed learning. It's happening. Go us!
cleek on this linky-loo...(it's cute):
CHANGES
Peace.... jenny
cleek on this linky-loo...(it's cute):
CHANGES
Peace.... jenny
9 comments:
wow, jenny! good for you. i know you've been worried about that a lot lately. i hope it works out the way you want it to. good luck.
Very cool...now I want to know what prompted the Homeschooling decision? :) That is a HUGE undertaking!!! Did you research it before you took the boys out? What did you tell the school? Do you have to meet any sort of standards?
cute belly pic of your cute friend!!! cant wait to hear about the birth!!!! LOVE the apron on the man...bahahaha
and LOVE your decision to homeschool....so excited for your guys
oh Jenny! You are wonderful and superwoman! Your boys look so happy too! And the girl will just take it all in and pick up everything! Brilliant! Bright minds getting brighter!
That video is soooo good! What cute kids, it makes me miss mine (even though i dont have them yet)! Thats so fun and exciting the boys are reading and learning and liking it! Its fun learning on your own, it feels like you know more for some reason..?
Holy Cow! That would scare the crud out of me. I don't think I learned enough in school to do justice with my child. I am so impressed with what a wonderful mom you are. It's important to have that love of learning and you have always had it naturally. I'm glad you are going to instill that in your children. Love ya Jenny
way to go mom! i think it is the most amazing thing to be able to take a stand for your children and do what you feel is right! isn't it amazing that when you follow your heart, everything else just falls into place. The boys look so happy and the art work is FANTASTIC!!!!!
oh and Daniel said if they want to do a field trip to Colorado he can get the boys a tour of the Air Traffic Control Center! We would love to have you.
I'm glad to know things are going well and that a love for learning is exploding all around you!! Not to mention all that amazing art!! That is so cool, and I love, love, love, you in a hat!!
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