Can you believe summer break is almost over?

Neither can I!

So much as happened this summer and I look forward to seeing what the rest of summer will unfold.

We received our planners for the current school years, so transferred notes we had waiting into the planner and added up the hours spent on schooling so far (reading, etc.).

Worked on the "general" schedule so I know what we are doing on any given day of the week. Will need to make specific for each day, but at least won't have to drag out all the books, etc.

Toughy had been ill over his birthday weekend, so today we are just resting. Need to work on some language with Roughy.

Otherwise, letting my mind think and focus on gearing up for the school year!

Hope you are thinking of it too.

Summer is Speeding By

I cannot believe July is almost half over. Where is the summer going to?

I hope you all are enjoying your summertime. We've been to the lake a few times and were able to turn those frog hunts and minnow catching sessions into mini science lessons. :) They learned about habitats, etc. I think they like those times the best.

My husband and I have been working on our homeschool for the upcoming year. We've decided on duties and now it's a matter of finishing up our goals and work on lesson plans.

Today I started Roughy on his language. Since he didn't "get" it last year, we are going back to the beginning. I would rather he start the book over and learn it the first time than let him move on without the knowledge. But I don't want him to get too far behind either, so we started today, reviewed types of sentences and most of the capitalization rules. He did three pages in his workbook.

Both boys did some film studies work with their father, and now are taking their jui jitsu lesson. Each did their reading today.

My prayers are with all my fellow homeschool moms out there and ask that you keep us in your prayers as well.

Happy Monday

No, it's not an oxymoron in our household.

I used to hate Mondays, but since we began homeschooling I've rather looked forward to them as fresh starts. Sunday is a day of rest and praise to our God, the day of renewal spiritually and physically. So, Mondays I'm at the most sharp I'll be all week, and should use it for His good.

And some of that includes getting back into blogging. A lot has happened since I've been on here, but my boys are still doing great and growing up to be wonderful gifts of God. I've had a couple of surgeries so my husband had taken over some of the kids' schooling. He always taught history, but he enjoyed it so much he's doing all of Toughy's CORE teaching. We have really made this a family effort.

We are still using A Beka for my youngest, but think we might switch some of it up (like Math U See). My oldest son is now doing Alpha Omega Life Pacs and he loves those.

Currently we are taking a break from CORE lessons, but are continuing with other things and plan to do a lesson in manners over the summer (or early fall) and art, etc.

We recently joined the C.H.E.C.K. Homeschool group through our church. My husband and I feel that this is a group our whole family can be part of (not just mom and once in a while, the kids) and we are really excited about the upcoming year. :)

I was reading through older posts and realized that I'd' forgotten the boys did Royal Rangers for a short bit. Toughy didn't care for it (not his cup of tea), he would rather sit in service and listen to pastor. He's really growing spiritually and it's a blessing. Though right now, cartoons are on...I'll probably shoo them outside in a bit for some fresh air and fun.

So, in a nutshell, that's what's been going on in our home lately. I will try to keep up with this blog more often in the future and hope to share the homeschooling journey with you all.