Halcyon Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Hi everyone! It's been quite a while since i have been on and I finally have a moment to breathe (before starting cooking LOL) so I thought I would drop by and say hi! A little update on us: As some of you may recall, my two boys joined a project-based learning school three days a week in September. They absolutely adore the school. The first module was bridge building, so they spent 6 weeks working on numerous iterations of famous bridges, first using spaghetti and hot glue, then graduating to balsa wood. Their bridges were evaluated based on strength and beauty and a local engineer came in to give them tips on how to improve. They each have done one "genius hour" project: my 12 year old decided to work on how to make your own yo-yo, and my younger worked on his manga drawing skills. THey both received their junior scuba certification, and have gone on two overnight trips to amazing lakes and rivers in Florida to work with biologists and investigate local flora and fauna. The 20 kids in the program are very cool and smart and talented, and range in ages from 9 (my youngest) to 16, so it's a great mix of ages and talents. They've made friends, and learned to work in teams, and both have learned what "pop quiz" means LOL. We work at home two days a week, mostly on History, Writing, Spanish, Math and Science. There isn't enough time (of course) to do everything we want, so I am still trying to figure that out. Older is now working on Tablet Class Geometry and Derek Owens Physical Science (both of which are excellent) and we have decided to put Latin down for a bit (for older) to focus on Spanish. I recently moved my acupuncture office to a new location which I JUST LOVE--it's bigger, further away from the other clinic in the area, and I am very busy. I work while the kids are in school and also two evenings a week, so it's a bit exhausting, but I am slowly learning how to juggle everything. THe boys went with their father to Europe for two weeks (showing a picture below) which the school was happy to accomodate and they got the experience of a lifetime! I missed everyone here and am off to browse the boards and see what I need to catch up on LOL.... Their team bridge projects on presentation day! Boys in Paris: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Hi Halcyon! It sounds like things are fantastic for you guys. Yay! So much better than the previous year with all the business stress. I'm so glad your boys are enjoying their school - I'm jealous on behalf of my kids. ;) Happy Thanksgiving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 :party: :party: :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Hello! Happy Thanksgiving! It's great to know you and your family are doing well! Thanks for the great pics! I will show the bridge to DS10, who is currently obsess ed with them! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 :seeya: Good to see you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 It's great to see ya and Happy Thanksgiving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Great to see you! And, wow, life sounds really busy in a GOOD way! Thanks for taking time for stopping by! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Wow! A lot is going on in your neck of the woods. I love hearing all the happy news and hearing about such great adventures. Happy Thanksgiving! ~Tap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 :001_smile: :001_smile: :001_smile: :001_smile: Lots to smile about there! Thanks for the update and pictures. Happy Thanksgiving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UmMusa Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Thanks for the update. Glad things are going well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Wonderful to hear from you! Happy Thanksgiving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Glad everything is working out well for you and your family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Amazing and truly wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Glad to hear your boys are thriving! Wish we had a cool program like that here! How did it get started? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Happy Thanksgiving, Halcyon! Good to hear from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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