Homeschool Mother’s Journal March 4-8

I haven’t done a journal in a long time.  So, here is one from this week!

In my life this week…

Monday we spent time with family and friends after the funeral of Brad’s cousin.  It was a nice time to get to know some of the family, I had not met. 

Tuesday We enjoyed a day at home getting our school and chores done.  I also went to our local chiropractor, who looked at the x-rays from last week, and would like to help me out. 

Wednesday was more of the same, school and chores.

Thursday, we completed the week’s school and also had one of those talks with our children about their lack of diligence and the constant arguing.  So far, this morning things seem to be much better.

Friday, we took a day off of our book school, and went to the chiropractor.  We also came home and whipped the house into shape for the weekend.

In our homeschool this week…

We are working through a Black Beauty Unit, Studying Kansas Geography, mapping a few trails that came through, and learning about some of the famous people from our state.  In history, we have continued our study of several presidents.  Math has been fractions for two, addition and place value for the others. 

Helpful homeschooling tips or advice to share…  Minimalize.  If you are studying Dwight D. Eisenhower, study Kansas, etc. too.  Then you can cover, history, geography together.  Have your students write and notebook about it, and you have done language arts.  Math is all that is really left, and a little science.

Places we’re going and people we’re seeing…

We saw extended family and friends at a cousin’s burial.  We also went to our Pediatric/Maternal Chiropractor.  The girls and I enjoyed a day of shopping.  Did you know that a mom and three girls turned loose in Hobby Lobby is umm… DANGEROUS?  Good thing we rocked the store specials, 40% off coupon and Teacher Discount, as all supplies were purchased for homeschool projects.  

My favorite thing this week was…

Spending a day shopping and enjoying my girls company on our day out.  It is a wonderful thing when your children get old enough to be fun, rather then a little more work.  If you are a parent of children old enough and mature enough, you know what I am saying her.  

My kiddos favorite thing this week was…

Philip trying to catch a brave frog and falling in Peace Creek, yes the creek this blog is named after.  

Doing lots of art projects from Creating a Masterpiece.  I am loving this, art program, and will be reviewing this soon.

Things I’m working on…

I am speaking at two conventions this year, Teach Them Diligently Omaha, and Midwest Parent Educators in Kansas City.  I am working on some of the details for my workshops.

Working on setting up Scholaric for our family.  Seems to be one of the easier online homeschool planning programs on the market!  Be sure to check them out too.

I’m cooking…

I created a new recipe, that is a huge hit for our family. I call it Pot Simmered Mocajente Chimichangas. Fijita meat simmered in a pot with marinade, and then placed in a tortillas with cheese. Then roll up, and brown in a lightly oiled fry pan. I don’t have any oil setting on the pain, just enough to keep things from sticking. Serve with Spanish rice, chips, salsa, sour cream and a salad.

I’m grateful for…

My husband aka The Hot Guy, hard working, fun and my rock!!

I’m praying for…

Friends dealing with adoption journeys.

I rewarded my kids this week by…

Letting them all go have fun Saturday with Daddy.  With the house cleaned up, I was happy to let them go run off some energy and it will allow me to get some work done.  

Something I am ogling or have my eye on…

An Apple iPad for school use, as I see more and more apps that could really help us in school.  Also, I am creating my wish lists for curriculum.

A photo, video, link, or quote to share (silly, serious or both!)…