This is what greeted me on my deck garden this morning:) I LOVE the colors and thats totally reflected in my living room decor and closet this season:) How BEAUTIFUL can something be???
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
My Garden:)
This is what greeted me on my deck garden this morning:) I LOVE the colors and thats totally reflected in my living room decor and closet this season:) How BEAUTIFUL can something be???
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Look at Me!!!!
I FINALLY got around to unpacking the five massive bins of books that were in the center of the living room for three months...I took a night off of life and finally did this:) Our homeschool library closet...I am VERY proud:)
Monday, June 29, 2009
Happy Summer!!!
WHEW!!!! We finally made it to SUMMERTIME!!!! Our school year is complete, reviews are done, and the pool is beckoning!!!!!:)
Of course, when the summer heat kicks in, as it simply MUST in Maryland, we will spend a few weeks on a mini-mester of literature, art, and probably math. My plan is to have the kids do their lit reading and math lessons in the am, before heading to the club, then bring them home exhausted from working out, swimming with friends, and making sand castles. I figure some cool showers, a light meal and a little time spent on art projects or follow up worksheets and vocab for lit would work out well for the late hot evenings....Then they can go out and play as the evening cools and the sun dips below the horizon....
Fot lit, I have chosen "Romeo and Juliet" for Skye, "My Side of the Mountain" for Jordan, and "James and the Giant Peach" for Dakota. Julian will be reading some various readers that he's collected in recent months. For math, we will be entering algebra this year-yippee!!! We will be continuing right along with Math U See for everyone this year:)
I plan to spend the next few weeks getting ultimately organized. Recent remodeling/redecorating/refurnishing of the house has left us with 5 massive bins of books right smack in the middle of the living room!!!!! I plan to create a "library closet" in the huge closet off the upper level hallway, as well as GET RID of many things-there is at least one full bins of books and school products for kids under 7, and we have no use. I have curriculum piled up-most already used with an older child-that can easily be reused for the younger boys, and I want to be sure it gets used. I don't think we will be buying much for this new school year.....I managed to get the next two math programs from a Math U See clearance sale for cheapo:) I am thinking that my upcoming school budget will include a hefty purchase of Rosetta Stone Homeschool Spanish, as well as guitar lessons, kung fu, basketball and swimming.
The biggest news is that Skye is officially starting highschool this fall! I don't know how we got here, but suddenly, BOOM, highschool! We have officially completed9 years of homeschoolinng, not including pre-schooly stuff. I cannot believe it!!!! I think about all the reasons and excuses I have heard over the last 14 years for "others" not homeschooling though they "want to".....need for two incomes, no patience, no husband/family support, no time, too many kids, unruly kids.....needless to say, as a single fulltime workinng mom with little support and four children, there is just no reason or excuse!!! If you want something, HAVE IT:)
Every reviewer has attempted to get my oldest into school....One asked "how will you meet boys?" (believe, me, not an issue!!! jeez!) Another wants her to "experience" highschool....Excuse me, but seriously, that's an "experience" that is simply NOT needed....(my daughter has counted at least 6 pregnant teens within a two court neighborhood)...no need..........
Hopefully I will be able to blog more....David, as well as some carefully planned worked shifts, have made it possible for me to free my schedule a little bit, spend more time with the kids, more time doing school, and more time focusing on my life and the family...David is AWESOME:)
Of course, when the summer heat kicks in, as it simply MUST in Maryland, we will spend a few weeks on a mini-mester of literature, art, and probably math. My plan is to have the kids do their lit reading and math lessons in the am, before heading to the club, then bring them home exhausted from working out, swimming with friends, and making sand castles. I figure some cool showers, a light meal and a little time spent on art projects or follow up worksheets and vocab for lit would work out well for the late hot evenings....Then they can go out and play as the evening cools and the sun dips below the horizon....
Fot lit, I have chosen "Romeo and Juliet" for Skye, "My Side of the Mountain" for Jordan, and "James and the Giant Peach" for Dakota. Julian will be reading some various readers that he's collected in recent months. For math, we will be entering algebra this year-yippee!!! We will be continuing right along with Math U See for everyone this year:)
I plan to spend the next few weeks getting ultimately organized. Recent remodeling/redecorating/refurnishing of the house has left us with 5 massive bins of books right smack in the middle of the living room!!!!! I plan to create a "library closet" in the huge closet off the upper level hallway, as well as GET RID of many things-there is at least one full bins of books and school products for kids under 7, and we have no use. I have curriculum piled up-most already used with an older child-that can easily be reused for the younger boys, and I want to be sure it gets used. I don't think we will be buying much for this new school year.....I managed to get the next two math programs from a Math U See clearance sale for cheapo:) I am thinking that my upcoming school budget will include a hefty purchase of Rosetta Stone Homeschool Spanish, as well as guitar lessons, kung fu, basketball and swimming.
The biggest news is that Skye is officially starting highschool this fall! I don't know how we got here, but suddenly, BOOM, highschool! We have officially completed9 years of homeschoolinng, not including pre-schooly stuff. I cannot believe it!!!! I think about all the reasons and excuses I have heard over the last 14 years for "others" not homeschooling though they "want to".....need for two incomes, no patience, no husband/family support, no time, too many kids, unruly kids.....needless to say, as a single fulltime workinng mom with little support and four children, there is just no reason or excuse!!! If you want something, HAVE IT:)
Every reviewer has attempted to get my oldest into school....One asked "how will you meet boys?" (believe, me, not an issue!!! jeez!) Another wants her to "experience" highschool....Excuse me, but seriously, that's an "experience" that is simply NOT needed....(my daughter has counted at least 6 pregnant teens within a two court neighborhood)...no need..........
Hopefully I will be able to blog more....David, as well as some carefully planned worked shifts, have made it possible for me to free my schedule a little bit, spend more time with the kids, more time doing school, and more time focusing on my life and the family...David is AWESOME:)
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
For All Lapbookers!!!!!
January 12, 2009
Dear Valued Customers,
Due to the new CPSIA law In the Hands of a Child, for the time being, is discounting our Kit Pack inventory in order to lessen our possible loss in the event that an exemption is not granted.
While we are still praying for this situation to work out for all small businesses we feel that it is in our best interest to lessen our possible loss. And what better way than to pass the savings on to you, our wonderful customers, who are praying with us through this difficult situation!!
Please help us clear our shelves and enjoy a 35% savings on all Kit Packs!! Savings will be automatic! Spread the word and help us empty the shelves!!
This sale will continue until our Kit Pack inventory has been exhausted, so purchases will be on a first-come-first-served basis.
Once they are gone, they are gone!
In the event the law is modified, In the Hands of a Child reserves the right to bring back Kit Packs in the future at full price without any discount, implied or expressed, during this sale.
Cannot be combined with any other offer, special, discount, coupon or sale.
Super Member discount DOES NOT apply to this sale.
Tax and Shipping not included in calculating discount price.
Not valid toward prior purchases.
No rainchecks.
Dear Valued Customers,
Due to the new CPSIA law In the Hands of a Child, for the time being, is discounting our Kit Pack inventory in order to lessen our possible loss in the event that an exemption is not granted.
While we are still praying for this situation to work out for all small businesses we feel that it is in our best interest to lessen our possible loss. And what better way than to pass the savings on to you, our wonderful customers, who are praying with us through this difficult situation!!
Please help us clear our shelves and enjoy a 35% savings on all Kit Packs!! Savings will be automatic! Spread the word and help us empty the shelves!!
This sale will continue until our Kit Pack inventory has been exhausted, so purchases will be on a first-come-first-served basis.
Once they are gone, they are gone!
In the event the law is modified, In the Hands of a Child reserves the right to bring back Kit Packs in the future at full price without any discount, implied or expressed, during this sale.
Cannot be combined with any other offer, special, discount, coupon or sale.
Super Member discount DOES NOT apply to this sale.
Tax and Shipping not included in calculating discount price.
Not valid toward prior purchases.
No rainchecks.
Friday, January 09, 2009
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