Are you sure it's not Monday?

I'm one of those rare people who don't mind Mondays--at least not now that I homeschool. Yet every once in a while there is a day that feels like a Monday should. Today was one of those days.

Everyone in the house woke up late. My dd's bus (she's not homeschooled) broke down and the kids had to wait for a new bus. Of course it was one of the coldest days of the season and snowing. Hubby was late to work. Normally these things don't transmit to me and the boys, pretty insulated from such tribulations as we are.

Knowing it was "that kind of day" I even opted for the rare treat of letting them spend the day in their pj's. Another treat, we worked in the livingroom instead of the kitchen. They like those days, when they can stretch out and relax and just be. There are certain days this is also a self-preservation kind of thing, lol. Then we began our lessons.

Roughie did great, finishing everything but math in record time. His little quirks today included pretending to be a mute hermit. He made a "cave" with some pillows and did his workbooks in there. When it came time to work with me, it was quite interesting as he mimed all of his answers. Math wasn't too bad but reading was a hoot. Needless to say he gave up and read aloud to me after all. I wish I'd taken pictures.

Since Toughie has been having a hard time in math, we started that first so I could help him. Like I said yesterday, he's still adjusting to getting back to business. Anyway, Toughie dragged the assignment out until it became almost unbearable. He did fine through his science and history lessons, but then came spelling. MERCY! His father came home in the nick of time and took over the lesson (babbling moms are difficult to understand, lol). He's finished now and playing his video games. I'm hoping he has a better day tomorrow. I don't like to see him frustrated or sad.

And that's our day in a nutshell. Right now headed off to make some yummy chicken for dinner and possibly run the dryer (it helps heat the house). It's downright frigid outside!

Stay warm and safe.