Where in the world did last week go?! I know I didn't miss it because I remember the days...it's just that it doesn't seem possible that it's already Monday the 13th. Which just made me ponder why it's Friday the 13th that we're supposed to freak out about? Why not Monday? It sounds much worse to me to have all the superstitions and dread fall on a Monday rather than Friday.
So, I've realized a couple of things over the last week. I know you're dying to know all about them. :)
First, that I am more excited about homeschool now that we've started than I ever thought I would be. We eased into the online curriculum starting on Tuesday and he did a great job! I was surprised at how interested he was. He navigated the site with ease and completed lessons with 100% success on the activity quizes and lesson tests. I'm really liking the reports that I can generate that show me what needs to be completed each week to stay on schedule and that break down what he did, how long it took, and all of his scores. The supplemental worksheets are working out nicely as I can print them ahead of time and have them in his folders ready as he works through his day. So far, after a week of use, I am impressed with Time4Learning. I hope it continues to go so well!
Second, I think that my excitement over getting started may have proven to be a little premature. I should have realized that it may not have been a good idea to start before the other kids got back to public school. Ordinarily they would have started last week, but the schools starting date was pushed back to August 20th in most places. So, this leaves our household in a bit of a difficult mix. The older two who are here half the time are still attending public school and that is making days like this week a little hard to get Jeremiah into a good routine. Luckily it's only this week and then everything can settle. I don't want to put a gap in the lessons, but it makes sense. Especially since Jeremiah will be going for another short visit to one of his grandmother's house at the end of this week. I'd rather postpone I guess than try to cram it all into two days. :( I know that's the joy of homeschool though. Being flexible and rolling with any punches is a good thing.
Third, I missed my little Olivia and am glad to have her back during my days again. Savannah Grace especially enjoys her company. There's a big difference in the Olivia I have now compared to the little Olivia that I started out with! She's such a sweet child and wow...she's a smart little thing! I'm loving that I get to watch her grow.
Gosh...I had a mental list of things that I wanted to share and now am a blank. LOL It must be a Monday the 13th thing. :)
Maybe after the 2 toddlers knock me in the head a few times, the 7 yr old will get up from slumber and join the party, and hopefully the 12 & 14 year olds may get up by lunch to finish up the beginning to my crazy day. :) I may be able to snag a piece of afternoon and remember the thoughts I had earlier. We shall see....
James 1: 17 Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.
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