Monday Clarity

If there's one thing set straight on this Monday morning at the Homeschool...



Teacher thinks it'd be the lack of clothing...



and haircuts in this place.

However, beginning with hot apple cider, Teacher thinks it is all bearable.



Speaking of Mondays, Student and Warrior are brushing up their Christopher Columbus knowledge with a few poems prior to the Holiday next week.



Warrior reads to earn computer tokens.



And even lets Mascot look on!



Finishing up the newly-learned skill of addition,
Warrior joins Student for a walk in the rain as Mascot naps.



As for Teacher, the day ends with quilting!
Sew and sew some more.


For she makes coverings for her bed. Prov 31:22

Thursday Catch-Up

Those days when so much is accomplished,



in spite of one's efforts...



proof there is a God!



And He cares about every detail of our lives!

As for the truth of life,
others aren't always thankful for the effort of others.



Yes, Warrior is trying to record that Teacher, aka mom,
is rude. Yes, you read it right!

And still, learning and life go on.



Mascot still likes trucks and books.



And Student still trusts Teacher for her Table of Contents knowledge,



and gives attention to her concordance as a reliable student should.



Not by a standard of perfection, does the Homeschool succeed,
but by a standard of GRACE.



And cross country running...that's the secret recipe for sanity, in a day at the Homeschool!

Finally Friday

With the knowledge that cousin will arrive soon, one would think that the Homeschool would get dressed for the day BEFORE starting school...but that's not always the case.



Really, Teacher could take time out of the learning to require that Warrior and Mascot cover with clothing, but then the delay of tasks could be extensive. Distractions come to Warrior as often as he breathes, so the ruling is COME AS YOU ARE. Just how Jesus accepts us... and complete your lessons so that you have enough time to scramble for clothes before escorting Student to the dentist!





Ah, yes, the dentist. When one schools at home and the receptionist can call and ask one to get to the office in 5 minutes foe sealants, yes, this is yet another joy of life at the Homeschool.



Cousin and Warrior read together and played quietly with the lobby toys, as was the report from the staff behind the counter. YAY! Chalk this visit up as one positive representation of home-educators. As this is not always the case, we thank God for children and their learning to choose to do what is right, even when Teacher isn't in the room! This means PARKTIME!



Not only did the children enjoy the sun and fun...



this lone dog was quite happy to share the park, too!



Cousin just knew it was a good thing that Teacher had the camera and insisted that a picture be taken of the dog and immediately we begin the search for the owner! He had visited the local donut shop that morning and remembered an LOST ad with a dog picture and tried to put his head with the others' to devise a plan to wrangle the dog while all drove to the donut shop to compare pictures.

Only minutes into their brainstorming, the owner yelled from around the corner, and dog's playtime was over. As for the Homeschool? Play and school are jut another blessing from Jehovah that opens the little minds of these children for Teacher to look into with amazement. Taste and see that our Lord is GOOD!

Friday Goodbyes

Reviewing special sounds, and writing his favorite word...

what a growing Warrior!





Read once more, when Teacher is looking...



and Praise God for the renewing of our minds daily. THank Him for His
eternal Word that never changes.

Summer, here comes the Homeschool...

Monday Beginning

The beginning of the end of the school year.



Attempting to keep the focus, the Homeschool starts to finish.



Making time for basics,









both inside and out.



Ecc 3:1
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven...

Reading Wednesday

Yes, Reading on campus and off.
Beginning with all things BOY:



Ending with Reading together.



And the in-between?



Running around town distributing posters for the latest service project God has called the Homeschool to:
Japan Relief Benefit.

Monday Before

Begin, and then begin, again.



Everyday His mercies are new. Thank You, oh Lord.



Outside for Warrior. Glue, markers and
it's not even a disaster!



This kid is counting by two's!



Skip counting is a fun, new but strange voyage for Warrior. He's hooked.

Back to the familiar, review on musical families.



Also in the Fine Arts, Student leaps into contour drawing. She set up the still-life and caught the action on paper!



Ending work with play, Warrior's bed proved to be a great card table.

Morning Party

Surprises are the best reason to get up and get out of bed!

In honor of new life
and a growing family,
a surprise party started the morning off
with sugar, color, and friends!



Continuing travels to the local library.



Collaborating building efforts...



and sliding alone.



All in a day at the Homeschool.

Wednesday Abroad

The Lord reigns,
He is a mighty God.



His beauty is found in the earth,
and He delights in giving
the hearts' desire to His children.

Even when that desire is an afternoon out and a smoothie in-hand!