Our littlest Rottie is leaving soon. A pre-adoptive family has been identified and they have started visiting him for the transition. They are a very lovely family and I am so excited for the baby because he is going to a great home. I think my kids are doing okay with his leaving... we talk about it and they understand that he will have a new family.
I started packing today and got most of the children's clothes packed: 2 swimsuits, 2 sets of jammies, and 1 dress/casual outfit in case we go out to dinner or a show. We have this down to a science. LOL! I always put the kids in matching traveling shirts as it helps me to keep an eye on them and lets suspicious eyes know that we are all together.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Community Helpers by James
A booklet by James.
History & Geography class is much better this year for 2nd grade as the lessons are focused on useful information for him and I think he is enjoying the projects this year.
History & Geography class is much better this year for 2nd grade as the lessons are focused on useful information for him and I think he is enjoying the projects this year.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Mat Man
We use Handwriting Without Tears for all grades and 1 of the characters for the Pre-K is Mat Man. He is made using the curves and lines that are needed to make letters. He is usually made with a rectangle as his body. In today's story, he needed to be made from a triangle. 
I must admit, I crack up every time he is made. Mat Man has curly hair today.
I must admit, I crack up every time he is made. Mat Man has curly hair today.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Tickets & Review
I finally got affordable flights for our trip. Twern't easy.
Review:
6th grade took a couple of days off from school...not feeling well, but she dragged herself in today. Her curriculum has alot of essays this year. She loves writing, but has such a hard time with the structure of writing an essay.
2nd grade is working hard and doing lots of independent reading for his lessons.
Pre-K had been doing testing all week. I mentioned before, his biggest struggle is his confidence. We are working very hard on him just trying new skills. During circle time, we have started paying attention to the weather. I have 6 little icons that show sunny, sun with clouds, clouds, rain, snow and clouds with lighting coming from them. It was a bit cloudy this morning and Pre-K was looking out the door to determine the weather. He looked and searched and then yelled out, "There's that sun!"
Review:
6th grade took a couple of days off from school...not feeling well, but she dragged herself in today. Her curriculum has alot of essays this year. She loves writing, but has such a hard time with the structure of writing an essay.
2nd grade is working hard and doing lots of independent reading for his lessons.
Pre-K had been doing testing all week. I mentioned before, his biggest struggle is his confidence. We are working very hard on him just trying new skills. During circle time, we have started paying attention to the weather. I have 6 little icons that show sunny, sun with clouds, clouds, rain, snow and clouds with lighting coming from them. It was a bit cloudy this morning and Pre-K was looking out the door to determine the weather. He looked and searched and then yelled out, "There's that sun!"
Monday, September 21, 2009
What's On Your Floor?
Floor puzzles....
and muddy footprints!
(James played in the rain and mud today after dinner)
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Saturday School... Poor Kids!
We are doing Saturday school for the next couple of weeks to compensate for the extra vacation this year. It has not been too bad and really, only 1 person has complained and that seems to be because they just feel obligated to complain and not because they are doing school work. LOL!
Quote for today:
6th Grader: I am caught up in all of my classes and in Bible class I am done with units up until March.
Me: Really? Cool. What are your grades in Bible?
6th Grader: They are a high B. I need to retake a quiz, but I know I will do better on it. My grades are good in Bible class... I don't know why I am so naughty!?
LOL LOL LOL!!
That is my girl!
Quote for today:
6th Grader: I am caught up in all of my classes and in Bible class I am done with units up until March.
Me: Really? Cool. What are your grades in Bible?
6th Grader: They are a high B. I need to retake a quiz, but I know I will do better on it. My grades are good in Bible class... I don't know why I am so naughty!?
LOL LOL LOL!!
That is my girl!
Thursday, September 17, 2009
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