3 moms, 3 double strollers, and 8 kids. We spent the day at the Arboretum…just strolling around, enjoying the beautiful weather, the lovely flowers, and our friends. Titus didn’t quite understand that he wasn’t supposed to pick the flowers…and I ended up with a few sweet (but forbidden) bouquets. We finished up with a picnic and some playtime at the park …
Our {Home} Schoolroom
I’m sure my husband feels like he is living this cartoon!! We do school in what would be considered the “dining area” in most homes. But, for the most part, it works. It is part of the main living area, so I can easily alternate between teaching and helping Hannah while still keeping an eye on Titus. Or, I can play with …
{Not} Back-to-School Blog Hop: Curriculum Week
Our homeschool curriculum arrived back on May 17th. And, I have spent almost every free moment since then buried under our new books (and loving it!)…organizing, thinking through, and planning out our year! Yes, I plan out an entire year’s worth of lessons. I realize that things happen – sick days, sleepless nights, cranky baby days, impromptu family days – …
First Day of School: Second Grade
{In case you couldn’t tell, I love these little photo-collages.} You will probably recognize our schoolroom set-up from last year. It worked out great, so there weren’t many changes that needed to be made… But, as per tradition, I made sure everything was ready the night/early morning before. (Yes, they are pretty much the same thing in my world.) I …
{Not} Back-to-School Blog Hop: Curriculum Week
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… No, not Christmas…Back to school!! Okay, so maybe that’s just me. We adopted a year-round school schedule this year…which means that we have continued our studies through the summer months. (We took our “summer†in February!) But, even though we haven’t really taken any extended breaks this summer, I am always excited to …