In my life this week…
We stayed home a lot and got lots of school done. The kitchen did eventually get sorted after my sore shoulder of last week but I still need to tackle the mountain of clean laundry in my back room. Menu planning went well despite a squashed smashed sort of squishy budget.
In our homeschool this week…
We had a fairly good school week. While we didn't get everything done that I had planned we did get a lot done. My two younger readers are doing very well. Amazing how a little playing on phonics games over the Easter break can really help cement things. We are waiting on new maths workbooks for 2 children though as I had to order them from NZ. I really need to plan further ahead for these so I can order them from an Australian supplier.
Places we’re going and people we’re seeing…
We didn't go anywhere much last week. Wednesday was my day out with gymnastics for my 2 year old in the morning and woodworking for the 3 older kids in the afternoon. They are making wooden swords and so far have used a handsaw, done some planing and used a chisel. No loss of fingers TG so far! Touch wood!
My favorite thing this week was…
I am very grateful to know that this year my hot water service will have enough hot water for dishes, baths and showers. Yay!
What’s working/not working for us…
What isn't working is having my computer near our fire place. I get too hot and drowsy and end up tired with a headache. I will be moving it soon.
I am very pleased with the Fitzroy reading program my middles are using.
Homeschool questions/thoughts I have…
I am starting to think about next year for my eldest. At this stage I know he will be continuing Sonlight for his history but science has me totally flummoxed. Looks like I need to visit a friend or two to see what else is out there.
A photo, video, link, or quote to share…
My beautiful marigolds along my front fence before some yobbo last week decided to drive along the footpath and along my garden beds after a big music event in my town. They are all in the compost heap now. RIP
Best wishes
Jen
your flowers and fence are lovely! just like in a day dream!
ReplyDeleteOh my, I wish I could grow thing like you! I kill everything. Every. Last. Thing...
ReplyDeleteHow said that someone actually drove over them... I imagine the rest of your yard is pretty sweet too.
Have a great weekend! Stopping by from THMJ!
Hmmmmmm...you have me interested in looking into a shop class of some kind for Toby. He's old enough to work on "man" projects, I think. And it would be fun...
ReplyDeleteYour flowers were SO beautiful! What a sad ending...
...danielle
raising little rhodies