My husband and I went to bed calculating how many chickens we would have to raise and process humanely per year for our family. One or two cows (for milk maybe?)....some goats, fish and a couple turkys....free range, well treated, cared for animals...How would we produce a garden that would sustain us without the GMO garbage....what a lot of hard work! We talked about green houses for season and out of season growing. It's something we want to begin when we can get our own land and home. I am never sure if it's on his heart but it turns out it is.
Life would change drastically for us, but it would also be healthier, outdoor work...
10 weeks pregnant, starting to get a little rounder, people are telling me "you're starting to show" I can't actually suck it in either so I am pretty sure it's baby growing... I like the pictures they make me look skinnier than I really feel. since this is baby #3 I suppose being rounder a little earlier is to be expected. I noticed some changes when pregnant with Jabin at 12 weeks or so. With Jorri I didn't show untill I was 6 months along but gone are those days...(smile)I had a pregnancy dream last night. 3 little mocking birds sat on my windowsill singing. They had the faces of children, two I could see and one I couldn't. I sang with them and they repeated the melody. One laid it's little head on my hand. I thought "aw I just love them" and reasoned "No wonder it would be a sin to Kill a Mocking bird" (can you tell I am thinking of homeschool and literature for the kids?) The dream was very pleasant and warm feeling. I woke up and wanted to tell Tim about it. It wasn't as important to him but he gave a sleepy smile.
SO today I need to get the house clean, I am sort of worried about the coffee table, the little guy is just starting to toddle around and I really hope he doesn't bump. We don't have a TV which is nice for my kids but I don't know what the little guy is used to. I bet my girls will be able to keep him busy. I told them today that we will have him over tomorrow and Jabin said "he's our best friend" even though we've only met him twice.
This also means that Naomi will have to not visit on the days I have the tot. I think five girls, and a little boy to chase would be rough considering they are not mine and are not accustom to peaceful at home routines like we are used to. I am pleased to be able to earn a bit of money and help out a friend.
well better get going this may take a while to get everything done.
Designed for use as a supplement to a basal curriculum, E. D. Hirsch’s series adds historical and literary study (such as would be found in a classical curriculum) to the typical school curriculum. Each guide covers Language Arts, American Civilization, World Civilization, Geography, Visual Arts and Architecture, Mathematics, Life and Physical Sciences. The selections are interesting and the format makes these books easy to use. There are also sections for the parent introducing each subject area and providing helpful information on using the selections. Many of the topics could form the basis for interesting unit studies. While you will need to use something more for a complete curriculum (additional math lessons or program, spelling, handwriting), these books should go a long way in extending your teaching to include a more “classical” component. Or consider using them as originally intended - spending the suggested 15 minutes per day going through them with your children as an interesting cultural extension for school. Pb.
so I have been adding to the Grade K version with the additional reading, Math, and writting, We also have the extra science books. I think with the help of the library in extending the history as well I will have a good First Grade year. I plan to get the books soon and see what we'll need to use in additon to it. I very much appreciate the outline it provides.
My friend Naomi complemented me after sitting through two days of homeschool at my house she stated that she wished she had homeschooled the way I was. It was much more simple and had all the state requirements covered.
Our main book is "What Your Kindergartner Needs to Know" it's a guide with suggested reading materials that follow the subjects and suggests also activities and fun for learning. It's a "core knowledge" series that I think is very helpful.
It covers
Language arts
math
science
basic history
intor to music
and has some visual arts
Our reading book is "Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons" We are having great success with it, as it teaches,
phonics,
decoding skills,
writting,
and basic punctuation.
My daughter is already reading at a first grade level.
We use a primary tablet for writting and doing copy work for neatness and sentance structure.
For Math we are still using a skill builder but will soon be done with that and move on to a little more advanced organized lessons either in our core knowledge or another book. I also have additional science and Health from Abeka
I really enjoy text books but I also have activities planed on Fridays. I have a children's picture cook book, and activities for yougsters that supplement a more hands on learning experience, as well as team work, and following instruction. I am not really into "unschooling" but I do feel that the majority of a child's day is best spent in a productive play rather than seated at the table being drilled. Mostly I just enjoy homeschool very much, both of my daughters do too.
I am still dealing with a cold. I am really looking forward to being over it. I was blessed by my neighbor who brought us some scalloped potatoes for dinner. Now I don't have to cook. Too bad I am the only one who eats scalloped potatoes. I am really ready for bed even at this early hour. I have somethings to do unfortunately. earlier today I turned away company because my head was just throbbing. I felt bad but I think it's for the best that while I feel so yuck that I avoid any other germs....
The kids are doing some chores, they had a bath and seem to feel better than I do. I am working on laundry.
I changed my tittle also. I am trying to remember to behave myself. There's a part of me that really likes to be grouchy when I have cause. Instead of being an encouragement I tend to want to hold a grudge. It takes me a while to get back on track and do what I really ought to do, and that is be forgiving and generous, (within reason.)
I took some time out for my own today. I don't usually, but I got a nice warm bath and then beautified a little with fixing up my eyebrows...yeah it's not neccessary but it doesn't cost much and I feel brighter so I still do that even as a stay at home mommy. I didn't homeschool this week, we've all been so sick and without pep. I will probably do our reading today and begin fresh tomorrow with homeschool, some for the week is better than none. I feel like posting pics of the kids so here go....
Our friend wanted to do hair...
All the girls from left to right, Jabin, Jorri, Sam, and Alyssa
So far as the pregnancy goes I am great, we ddn't go find a doctor because we are all sick but I don't really feel to pregnant. Morning sickness is infrequent and the fatigue I was feeling is letting up a bit.
The girls are really good! They're sick but playing very nicely. I think it's because we're not having company as much. My husband did the sweetest thing last night. I sent him out for cold medicine for the little ones. He came back with two GIANT stuffed animals, and a candy bar for me!
isn't that cute? They ran around in circles with them for a while and then off to bed. Jabin has been using the Girraffe as a pillow, you can barely see her in this photo. I love it. I was as happy as the kids. Tim also bought me a candy bar. :)
I am keeping track of my eating at babyfit.com so far so good. I am eight weeks now. I keep reading that my waist line will be expanding any time since it's the third baby but I can't tell yet. Some days I feel better than on others. I am going to keep up with pilates for now, they're mild enough and safe. I am a little concerned about this pregnancy. I have never been 28 before and I wonder if, like my friend Shannon said, it will be harder?
Look Ma, No hands!!!
\I need a bit more practice but it still worked even a little crooked. I really like this. I made Noami's two older daughters and my two snack and got them all ready at the table and was able to entertain the baby! Naomi checked her email and whatnot. It was good to give her a little help...now about that pile of laundry in the back ground???
We're doing a bible study at church called "crazy love" there are discussion videos on youtube.com that go along with the chapters in the book. In one The author likens our walk with God as a person on a balance beam. He lists off his safe life activies, got a house, got a wife, kids, suburbs...."I homeschool 'cause I'm afraid to send them out to be lights."..he says...mocking me personally-except he doesn't know me. As he lists off his safe life he is not walking the balance beam he is slowly lowering himself down to his knees and then hugging the beam. SAFE play it safe, don't live much for God is his lesson...and then he is at the end of his life- the finally of his creeping act he jumps off the beam throws his hands into the air TA DA!! It's over he stands before the judge...
Isn't that interesting? I love that, except for his comment about homeschool. Different people have different ideas but I must say I count my life as more focused on God because I am training up my children in the way they should go to the very best of my ablity. How are children to go out and "be lights" if they are never taught to shine? Many people have negative opinions about homeschool but this was sort of uncalled for. I wonder if that preacher man realizes how much easier it would be to send the children away? How forgien that sounds to me! I am not afraid but children are not yet equiped to take on the world in any way. That is why they are to be raised by parents, not handed off in my opinion. I am a bit offended at the very liberal suggestion that all children should be wards of the state! It was an oddly placed statement.
SO in dealing with all the critical responses I received over not celebrating Halloween, Christmas or Easter and the one on homeschool I sort of feel like an outcast...I am not sorry for myself though. I just get a little tempted to fit-in, but really what difference does it make if I put a tree in my house or plant eggs in the ground? I attend the same church, worship the same Creator as these others shouldn't that be what makes us a fellowship? So I homeschool as I feel it is my responsiblity to be the mother of my children. I don't tell others they have to. I also don't tell others they shouldn't keep their holidays, unfortunately they feel that I am missing out and should see things their way. No thank you, I perfere to think for myself just sometimes.
"Oh no! I am sorry you have to go through that again!"
She amazes me. To her one child is too many to deal with...pregnancy is a difficulty and it's very discouraging to me. My perspective is very different. I have had completely healthy pregnancies and births everything has gone well all the way up to this third blessing. A planned and wanted child! It was no surprize that we became pregnant, this is the desired result...so it's funny that she is so negative. I told her to call my twin sister and share with her my good news. I expect a call from Tammy here any time now. :)
Now on to the rest of the day.
This is me pregnant with jabin (2nd child) about a week before delivery...I hope that this pregnancy doesn't get any bigger than that!
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