Critterfixer Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Back to school this week. The boys are ready. Both of them complained that they couldn't get their creative writing done without the pressure of school to motivate them. I on the other hand... Sigh. Today I will put together the weekly plan, cook some hamburgers, finish my critiques, write and watch a hockey game later if there is one. There should be. Pens and Ottawa, I think. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama25angels Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 I will do nothing today if at all possible because I don't feel well. I won't even cook unless absolutely necessary, I will relax and rest as much as possible and let my stomach settle. I'm so looking forward to our last week next week. We'll take two weeks off completely and then do some math, reading and game playing, in between that, we'll do some projects around the house. I'm going to take the week oldest is at camp to get his lessons planned and try to preread a few of his books. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted May 21, 2017 Author Share Posted May 21, 2017 Hope you feel better soon. That was me yesterday. Better today. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama25angels Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Hope you feel better soon. That was me yesterday. Better today. Thank you! Glad you're feeling better today. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted May 21, 2017 Author Share Posted May 21, 2017 I'm pretty sure this is the final summer plan. We'll do a four day week I've set four break weeks (one in June, two in July and one in August) Latin-continue with Second Form Latin (plan to get through pronouns) This should be more than enough grammar for the summer, right? Math-CLE, just mow on through Poetry-Finish up Grammar of Poetry and read through the poems listed in the appendix. I have to say, if you are looking for a poetry for boys program, this is it. My kids do not like poetry, but I make them do it, because rabid writer. Literature-I wanted Shakespeare this year, but I'm going to do a single book study instead, and it's going to be something I like. We'll do The Hobbit. I've got the MP guides, and that book is one of my favorites, and I might even make honey cakes. History-We always do Arkansas State History in summer term. I will probably insist of continuing to work on outlining chapters over the summer, and composing narrations from those outlines. Science- I'm going to let the boys pick topics from the library, videos or books and let them study at will Logic-We can hit this two to three times a week in the summer and get through Art of Argument. Art-We should continue with drawing and painting this summer. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share Posted May 22, 2017 Pens/Sens was a blowout. Hoping for a good game between Ducks/Preds tonight. Today's schedule: Latin-Third Form Latin, lesson 14, watch video, worksheets 1, 2 Math-CLE 702 Lesson 1 Poetry-Grammar of Poetry Lesson 18 Hyperbole Literature- MP Literature guide-Intro the the Hobbit, read Chapter 1, Comprehension questions History-Arkansas History for Young People Ch 1, outline a section Logic-Art of Argument-Fight Fair! Read, discuss, questions For me: Latin, Geometry, Poetry. I'm going to try to start working through Beowulf this summer, but I might not get to it. That's okay. Housekeeping-one room, Writing-I have a major scene to edit and rewrite today. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama25angels Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Today's schedule is piano and i've not put anything else on the list yet. I'm sure we'll do some spanish as he loves doing it on the laptop and I know somehow, someway math will get done and I think we'll call it a day after that. I actually have some great summer plans now, if I can discipline myself enough to get them done, lol. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama25angels Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Ok we got math, spanish, latin, spelling and the music lesson done today! I'm excited because we started late and the boys were being a bit of a pill while working. But we hunkered down and got it done. I can't wait to start our break next week! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 We had a decent first day back. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Cardiologist is tomorrow. Dd is still plugging away at school. I'm still way behind in grading. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 (edited) Back from two weeks in Europe, and I brought a college graduate home with me :)We have a lot to do to get him situated.ETA: He starts grad school in the fall but will live at home. Classes are dropping off for the 10th grader, thank goodness. AP Comp Govt is done, English is done, Russian ends this week. We can FINALLY focus on Chemistry. We are now doubling up, doing lab in the morning and problem sets in the afternoon. Edited May 23, 2017 by Penguin 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 Good morning. Today's schedule: Latin-keep working on lesson 14, major vocab review today Math-lesson 2 Poetry-keep working on hyperbole (which might kill us--or me) Literature-keep working with chapter 1, poetry study. Science-self directed (pick something and learn about it) Art-prepare drawings for Thursday For me: Latin, Geometry (I didn't forget everything!),Writing, Kitchen cleaning, Writers' Meeting 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama25angels Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Nothing much to report here today, we had to go and get new ID cards so only got Spanish for the younger one and math for the older one done. Jean-I hope the cardiologist is able to give you some answers. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CadenceSophia Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Jean - I hope the appointment is useful and positive Penguin - that sounds like so much fun. Good luck with the settling in Critter - I'm so in awe of your study schedule. We had a surprise visit to urgent care last night after a kiddo had an allergic reaction. Messed up our night a little bit and it took me a long time to unwind after we got home so I ended up sleeping in this morning. Little bit of school going on now. We are making our own tangrams and listening/narrating. I might run out and get ds the next books in his series. Turns out he is "racing" his friend through reading it. We really have to restart math more seriously but I can't even figure out what my goal is to be accountable for it. I guess my goal for today is to figure out an approach. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Cardiologist report: this doc was a major answer to prayer. He was appalled at the lack of communication from the previous doctor and apologized profusely even though it wasn't his fault. Dd's heart issues are both benign and don't appear to be the cause of her symptoms. He advised that we go to a pulmonologist next. He explained things thoroughly and took a lot of time with us. And he got my sense of humor. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama25angels Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Jean, i'm so happy you got some answers! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Cardiologist report: this doc was a major answer to prayer. He was appalled at the lack of communication from the previous doctor and apologized profusely even though it wasn't his fault. Dd's heart issues are both benign and don't appear to be the cause of her symptoms. He advised that we go to a pulmonologist next. He explained things thoroughly and took a lot of time with us. And he got my sense of humor.Jean, yay for a doctor who can communicate with compassion. And benign is my absolute favorite word. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama25angels Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Morning ladies! not sure what the day holds for us, youngest has an ortho. appointment, actually 2, his first is for his molds and then he moves right in to get his braces on. I'm hoping we make it to our mid-week service tonight. The older will work on his math and latin, hoping to get spanish and piano practice with the younger. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share Posted May 24, 2017 Good morning! Today's schedule: Latin-continue lesson 14, worksheet and review Math-lesson 3 Poetry-lesson 19 Dactyl Literature-Chapter 2, vocabulary, questions, so forth. May be scaling this back because of the incessant squeaking History-reading, outline a section Logic-reading, questions For me: Latin, Geometry, Writing, Housekeeping, Pizza night 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Dd is being evaluated for mono today. I think it is a good step before we look at other more specialized doctors. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsRobinson Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Dd is being evaluated for mono today. I think it is a good step before we look at other more specialized doctors. I haven't been here in a while, it was stressing me out. But I've been reading the thread the last few weeks and thinking accountable thoughts. :) I just had to jump on here to say to Jean that's a good idea to check for mono. I had mono when I was a kid and it took weeks to get a diagnosis. They almost took my appendix out "just in case" because they couldn't figure out what was wrong with me! I hope you get some answers! And, while I'm here, congratulations Cadence Sophia on your new baby! :hurray: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 Good morning! Today's schedule: Latin-continue lesson 14, worksheet and review Math-lesson 4 Poetry-lesson 19 Dactyl continued Literature-Chapter 2, vocabulary, questions, continued Science-self directed Art-painting For me-Latin, Geometry, Writing, Housekeeping, Library I'm going to be adjusting the schedule to deal with the day length. I really need my three-to-five space for writing, and things are dragging a little bit in the afternoons. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama25angels Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 I give up! Today, I was up at 4:30 to get my older DS to airport for his flight, he's going to Airborne Ranger school!! I made the executive decision to go ahead and start our break now. Gonna spend some time reading. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 Things went okay for our first week back. Taking tomorrow off for some river-time. I will be revising the work load for next week to give us more breathing room for creative pursuits. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share Posted May 26, 2017 Good morning! Today's schedule: Chores Breakfast River Writing Housekeeping I need to work on the schedule for next week. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama25angels Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 (edited) Good morning Critter! How are the puppies? Do you think you could post some pictures? I'm feeling a bit blue today and pictures of cute animals always raises my spirits. Our schedule for today is relax spanish music practice deciding if i'm going to buy something in BYOB sale lite housekeeping working on our summer plans (beginning in two weeks) Edited May 26, 2017 by mama25angels 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share Posted May 26, 2017 The puppies are fine, but I'm not sure I could post pictures. My internet connection speed is so bad, it takes me about three minutes to download a picture, and I can't imagine trying to upload one. But they are growing, playing and getting their hair back after their mange. Taking flyers around this week to see if I can't get them new homes. Picture boisterous, lab-crosses with longish legs and fat tummies and constant licking and lots of puppy barking going on. That's pretty much what they look like. :laugh: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 I give up! Today, I was up at 4:30 to get my older DS to airport for his flight, he's going to Airborne Ranger school!! I made the executive decision to go ahead and start our break now. Gonna spend some time reading. Wow! Enjoy the break. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama25angels Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Day 1 of break spent cleaning up vomit, hoping he feels better in the morning!! In between cleaning up puke, got some laundry done and watched a few youtube videos on classical education, spent some time at the schole sisters website. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share Posted May 27, 2017 Day 1 of break spent cleaning up vomit, hoping he feels better in the morning!! In between cleaning up puke, got some laundry done and watched a few youtube videos on classical education, spent some time at the schole sisters website. Yuck! I hope he is better today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama25angels Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Yuck! I hope he is better today. He does! At least he's not puking 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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