Getting into a groove...

We had a slow start to our day yesterday but still managed to get a few things done. Adam was very excited to write a letter to his pen pal, Haley! She is one of his friends from when we lived in MD and our families just enjoyed a fun weekend together. He wrote her a short letter and drew a picture as well. We got that letter into the mail today and hopefully will hear back from Haley soon!

Today we got off to a great start and got 3 subjects done today! We begin each day with Bible and then launch into our other studies from there. It is great to have this be the foundation of our learning as well as seeing how our curriculum weaves God into our lessons. We went onto Math from Bible, then onto English, and then ended with Science. The great thing about all of these subjects is that is allows us to work on reading, writing, & spelling skills while we study. During Science we were able to work in a few snacks. We had to observe using our senses so what better thing to observe than food. We used a veggie tray as well as some Sun Chips to work through our lesson. It is fun when you can eat your work, which Adam devoured.

I felt today like I knew what I was doing and was beginning to feel adjusted to this new role. We are always teaching our children and I know that but when you are responsible for all of their academic learning as well it can be hard to juggle. With just 6 days under by belt, the biggest thing I have learned is that God may be using this year of home school to teach me more than to teach Adam. I am excited for the journey and cannot wait to see how and what he will be teaching me as well as the growth of our family through this journey!

Ryan had a great day at school today and he stayed for Lunch Bunch...an extra hour after school where he stays to eat lunch and play. He will be staying each Tuesday for Lunch Bunch to give Adam and I some extra one on one instruction time. Emily was perfect today, going down easily for her nap and not waking up until almost 1:30. It helped that Todd was home for the first half of the day because I could leave her while we picked up Ryan. I will enjoy those days for they are going to be few and far between when he can help during the day!!