To see the other participating blogs, click here. It’s that time of year when homeschool moms re-organize, clean out, and reset for the upcoming fall. I recently stumbled upon a great blog carnival called the Curriculum Clean-OUT! Basically it’s a bunch of us homeschoolers giving away curriculum. First up, The Great Latin Adventure (Level 1). I...
This is the third post in a series that answers the questions you asked. To read the rest of the series, click here. Hi Melissa, I have been trying really hard to use the connected child principles with our new kids. I have also been watching the videos but have only gone through a handful. ...
So I have all these pictures that never made the {365} Project but are still postable nonetheless. I think I’ll start catching up on Fridays. Those were from 2 belt tests ago in February. BELT UPDATE Patrick, Melissa, PJ–Red Mia–Blue Ty–Little Dragon Purple John, Kayla–Green Grace–Orange
Day 282 Just sittin’ at the gym, perusing a newspaper. Day 283 There is so much to be learned when you spend the first decade of your life in a developing country. We’re so thankful to be so close to the Smithsonians. Day 284 First strawberry of the season. Day 285 Memorial Day hike to...
Check out yesterday’s guest post at Kidville.
In our state, we have fairly lenient homeschooling regulations. We do have to show “regular and thorough” instruction in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art, Music, Health, Phys. Ed., and our oversight organization requires Bible/Christian Studies. Next year, everyone will be enrolled in Classical Conversation’s Foundations program. John and PJ will also particpate in Essentials. ...
Day 275 PIG…it’s what’s for dinner. A surprise pig-roast, luau for an honorary aunt’s 60th birthday more specifically. Day 276 Monumental. All of our family together for the first time in almost a decade. If you know us in real life, you know how significant this is. I am so thankful for forgiveness and new...
This is the second post in a series that answers the questions you asked. To read the rest of the series, click here. We are adopting out of birth order, 2 older kids from Latvia. We have 2 other children (who also were adopted (but as infant & toddler). Did you wait a few months...