Out my window: The sun is rising over the mountain. It was sunny and in the 60s yesterday, supposed to be cold today and then snow tomorrow and Friday. Ah, mountains.
Clothing myself in: Brown yoga pants, grey Jackson Hole long sleeve T, grey fleece.
Around the house: I have two baskets of clean laundry that have been sitting in my living room for 4? 5? days. And actually, by the time I put it away, it's going to be time to do laundry again, darn it! Mom and Dad Marney are coming to visit this weekend and to help us celebrate Liam's First Communion, so I am going to spiff up the house a bit. Maybe put away things that I've been meaning to actually put away for the last month? Joe hung up some art and photos on the walls this weekend, which is exciting.
Life with Kids: Our local school district has something they call "Homeschool Enrichment Academy". They have had the program at the other elementary school in the district and now they are going to have it in the elementary school near our house, as well. They have a separate building on the school campus where the homeschoolers will gather to do, well, enriching, things- art, music, PE, Science projects, public speaking in the form of sharing what they are working on at home, Lego robotics. It looks fun and fantastic. A way for them to meet friends, get in all those "extras". They are also able to be a part of all the extra-curriculars available to all the other kids in the district. It is pretty exciting.
We are also going to enroll George in preschool there as well. It'll be Monday- Thursday, half day. I am interested to see how that will go. We have never had a child go to preschool before. But we are still taking our school or homeschooling choices "year by year and child by child". I am hoping that it will be a helpful experience for him. We talked with the preschool teachers yesterday and I think it will be a good fit. It is play-based, with a touch of "academics" but very at their level and low pressure.
Liam received his First Reconciliation on March 28th and will be receiving his First Communion this Sunday the 19th. He is so excited. He has waited years for this!
Bringing me joy: Girl's night with some new friends, Triduum services with my big kids, exciting homeschool opportunities, how amazingly welcoming people in our Church and school communities have been, reading in the sunshine on the deck, the smell of sun-warmed pine trees, cute little squirrels, weekend adventures, new nail polish in the loveliest shade of pink, beer at local pub with my hubby.
1 comment:
What a great community for your family. The homeschooling opportunities sound fantastic, seriously what a blessing. And George in Pre-school, that sounds pretty adorable. Zelie loves, loves, loves her time at school, she really thrives in that environment. You guys have such a great education philosophy.
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