KIN Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Mine was while we read SOTW at the kitchen table. All three boys were coloring while I read. Baby Grace was in her highchair happily playing with toys. The boys asked lots of questions while we were reading, it was just a pleasant time. I just had to think "This is great! I'm so thankful to be homeschooling." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 My ds (11) woke up this morning and went straight to the computer and did his algebra without me!!! This meant that he was done with his schoolwork by noon and it made for a very smooth day all around. Usually he's the one who is upset because his schoolwork takes the longest. I hope this is a trend that continues!! Congrats on your "revelation" today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie in Oh Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 bedtime tonight??? :D No, really. Actually, we had a great latin lesson conjugating 4 verbs in present, imperfect, and future tenses. I was so happy to hear my kids doing that-- and my 3 yo repeating them - iacebimis from a preschooler was rather cute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lorna Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 The children made some little houses in old tea boxes. They have tiny paper furniture, a tiny fireplace with tiny cats and even tinier kittens curled up by the fire-side. Inside the tiny houses there are also tiny 'Bella Sara' cards (a current obsession with dd). We also curled up on the sofa and read David Attenborough's 'Life of Mammals' with lots of oohs and aahs. I suspect the real highlight for us all however was some chocolate-coconutty brownie type cookies which we had this afternoon. Wednesday is our cake day.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue G in PA Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 We did a "domestic education" day today b/c I was sick and tired of my basement (toy room) looking like a tornado blew through. Dh took my younger three to run errands and the older 3 and I cleaned. I feel much better. It's not perfect, but it's so much better. Dh is now putting a door on the boys bathroom downstairs (ask me how long I've been waiting for him to do that!) and I'm preparing to tackle the younger boys room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Tara~ Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Um, the multiple times my just turned 2 yr old went on the potty ?? Or maybe when he sweetly crawled into my bed this morning. Or when hubby gently kissed me goodbye at that same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whybenormal Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 We started a biography on Columbus recently. It's not the most exciting thing to read, so I was slightly dreading reading it out loud today because I figured my ds would object. When he saw me grab it, he said, "Yes! I've been waiting for that one!" Just goes to show we never really know what will get our kids excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soph the vet Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 On Wednesdays I get to hang out with about ten other homeschool moms while our 5-9 yr. olds enjoy a gym class at the local community center for an hour. Usually the moms banter topics about, kind of like this board, but today I got the treat of discussing JFK assassination conspiracy theories with one of my friend's 12 yr. old. He seems to be very well versed in it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill- OK Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 That's my favorite part, so far. :) Dh also came home and took me out to lunch! (To the truck stop a couple of miles away, where they have a Subway, lol. But hey...I'll take what I can get.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in MD Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 We were at the orthodontist and he told her she didn't need it anymore and ceremoniously allowed her to dispose of it. She was such a good little trooper about wearing it daily and not losing it. I was very happy for her! Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIch elle Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 We're currently: singing America the Beautiful reciting - The Road Not Taken, Latin chants, presidents, Greek alphabet, states reading aloud Abraham Lincoln's World alt. days reading - Hamlet, My Faith My Life, Bulfinch's Greek Mythology Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johanna Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 We havent gotten much this year, so its neat to see the kids active in the snow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Well, we were out of the house most of the day. Even though I don't like outside activities cutting into our time, I like the things my child gets to do as a result of those experiences, especially when he gets to experience neat cultural things. So they had Spanish today. Two lovely ladies, a mother and daughter, who have THE MOST beautiful accents, are their instructors. Today, they were trying to teach them a song in Spanish, then they moved into teaching them to do some Latin dancing (we will have a fiesta at the end of the class). Even though the boys mostly belly-ached about it the entire time (and little actual Spanish speaking was going on, LOL), the moment we got out of class my son exclaimed, "That was pretty fun!" Then several of us went to a nearby Greek and Lebanese restaurant for lunch (some of us have another class after lunch). Some had never eaten this type of food before. Everything was particularly good today and everyone enjoyed their lunch very much as we shared different foods with each other. I LOVE every chance we get to have a meal with others. It's so relaxing and makes eating so much more fulfilling for me. It's often the highlight of my day. I love being in a comfortable place within a community of other homeschoolers! Regena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2boys Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 We went on our first field trip with the new homeschooling group we just joined, and the moms were very welcoming and friendly. This trip was to the local skating rink and my ds6 was on ice skates for the very first time and he skated really well. It was a lovely morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just a Jen in Mississippi Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 My favorite part of my day was when we were all gathered in the living room, snuggled up in chairs, the fire going, with me reading our Sonlight read aloud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paz Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Going out to breakfast with my dd and picking up ds's graduation pictures. Pretty cool! Of course, they're just getting older, I'm not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusyBee Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 When my reluctant reader grabbed a book as soon as his father came home and asked to read to him. He did so well and proceeded to read two stories to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Sigh. It's sort of pathetic today. My favorite part was when a neighbor (who home schools three lovely girls) offered to come by and take my kids with them this afternoon and I got to rest more. After the kids came home, dd read out loud to me, and she didn't object when I fell asleep there on the couch beside her. I did manage to unload and reload the dishwasher (which I hadn't been able to stand up long enough to do since Saturday), but then I had to have another nap... ;) This bug will go away soon... right?!? right?!??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIY-DY Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Mine was while we read SOTW at the kitchen table. All three boys were coloring while I read. Baby Grace was in her highchair happily playing with toys. The boys asked lots of questions while we were reading, it was just a pleasant time. I just had to think "This is great! I'm so thankful to be homeschooling." It's been a busy, rough day. One kid woke up deaf (or something akin to it - he hasn't heard a word I've said all day). Anther one awoke channeling Moussolini. We made it through lessons, errands, the library and getting gas on the way home. They changed clothes and headed immediately for the dirt pile. I put the baby down for a nap I'll regret later, and then... mm-mmm, started supper. Somehow, the scents of freshly brewing coffee and seared pork roast filling the kitchen, mingled with the sounds of the children's laughter drifting up from the lower meadow made it *all better*. I'm feeling rejuvenated and looking forward to the evening. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie in AR Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Mine was while we read SOTW at the kitchen table. All three boys were coloring while I read. Baby Grace was in her highchair happily playing with toys. The boys asked lots of questions while we were reading, it was just a pleasant time. I just had to think "This is great! I'm so thankful to be homeschooling." The good, tired feeling I had when I finished exercising for the day. Not during exercising. After exercising. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah CB Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 I was just happy to be homeschooling. After I put the two year old down for his nap I had a couple of hours to homeschool quietly with my older three. Between the move, the renovations, and the flu it's been hard to get back into a routine. It felt so nice to just be working around the table with everyone today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Um. Quiet time! It is beautiful weather here and both children are playing together outside - and I don't hear any squabbling!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 When we were doing science after lunch. We just had a really great time discussing sharks and what they eat and how they eat. Nothing special really, just a day where everything went well and I never once wanted to slam my head into the wall.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 When school was done and I cleaned my desk and my filing cabinet, which hasn't been done in ages. It loosk so nice and organized! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutor Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 When my 7yods came in from playing bearing daffodils for me and his sisters (in great big football stadium cups full of water). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jail warden Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 We had a special guest today:D! I was trying to help my son, who loves to be silly, while I tend to just want to get my work done and play later.:o Anyway, I dressed up as Larry the Cable Guy and was their teacher for the morning. My son LOVED it!!! He played along and had a great time. We got school done in record time!!! He actually TRIED to do his best on his spelling quiz and math and didn't goof around. We had a blast! My dd wasn't quite so sure, but she's a whiz at school anyway, so it was more for ds, but after a while she warmed up to it and had fun too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomofSeven Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 life never gets any better than that! Ahhhh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 In no particular order . . . When my son insisted I snuggle on the couch with him this morning before breakfast. When we found out that the person casting kids for the children's chorus in a local opera production wants my son to participate badly enough to let him miss a couple of rehearsals and do a private coaching session. When my son and I spent half an hour chatting about the literary and mythological allusions in the books he's reading. When my away-at-college daughter called and told me a funny story about the fact that the folks who run the bookstore near her campus know her by name. --Jenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNC Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 and my husband and I signed his certificate to frame on his bedroom wall. "36 steps to learn how to read. 36 steps are just what I need ... 36 steps to read, write and spell, eveyone's rejoicing because I'm readin' so well!" When we started when he was 5 he had a little lisp and called it, "Sing Spell Stephen, Write" - for his name. He's so cute :) We still call it that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguirre Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Ds read Are You My Mother?:D Dd will not be left behind. She "read" Mike Mulligan and, scarily, she almost knows it by heart. She might be the only little girl who would like to be a princess steam shovel:eek:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doran Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 life never gets any better than that! Ahhhh. Congratulations, again, Amy. Would love to hear how the delivery when -- know you waited a long time past the date and mentioned some bleeding after delivery. Glad all's well. Smelling that baby Julieanne Faith (I did remember that right, didn't I?) for me, would you? Ssssmmmmmm....aaaahhhh! :-) Doran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doran Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Yesterday just wasn't much to write home about. Well, we made chocolate chip cookies - that was nice - but my first thought in reply was that my favorite part of the day was the part when I was still asleep! :rolleyes: TODAY....however....everyone in the house is fever free. Now, that's good news!! Thanks for this uplifting post, KIN Doran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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