Last week kind of exploded with activities. Don't even remember all we did. I'll have to be more careful in the future not to overschedule like that! Some things we did do were registering for Spring semester at our homeschool co-op. We are supposed to teach one semester per year, so my turn was coming. I just wasn't sure what I wanted to teach. So I told our coordinator to put me where I was needed and ended up the teacher of the Crime Scene Investigation science class. I have no clue(and really no interest. LOL). Overwhelmed even more when it turned out to be THE class that everyone wanted to participate in. Was not expecting that. So I've been on a mission reading everything I can and preparing lessons and activities, trying to schedule a field trip to the crime lab and playing phone tag with the county sheriff(married to one of the moms in the co-op) about getting a detective or two to come speak in my class of 30 kids. What did I get myself into? LOL I think it's going to be fun though. I'm finding that if I stay on top of the lesson planning, I feel much better about it :)
We went rollerskating for the homeschool skate, I should say Abby went rollerskating. I just don't do it much anymore, maybe when I'm in better shape. My fear is falling and breaking something therefore putting me out of commission, which is something I just don't have time for. Had our monthly homeschool support group meeting. Our speaker spoke on character training and it was excellent! At first I was feeling like I hadn't done a good job, but towards the end she had me feeling better! And I did pick up a couple of tips to help Jacob with being around or rather talking with adults. He gets so shy and comes off as rude, it's something I've really been wanting to work with him on.
Speaking of Jacob. He is filling out the volunteer paperwork to work at the humane society. Because he's not 16 yet he needs a parent to be there too. I'm not the best around animals. Paul's going to look into trying to get a Friday morning slot so he can go with him. I think it will be a great thing for Jacob!
Last friday we went and saw the second Alvin and the Chipmunk movie with a group from church. We also had lunch out with them as well. The movie was really cute and it was nice to meet some more moms and more homeschoolers :)
Sunday afternoon was the first youth meeting directed towards the 6th-8th graders only. Both Jacob and Abby went. (Abby's first time for youth group). They both really liked it. And Abby tells us that Jacob even participated in a skit!(YES, Jacob got up in front of his peers!) That right there tells you how comfortable he is at our church. It's been a long time for him! He has just been growing in leaps and bounds, well emotionally and spiritually. His actual physical growth has slowed quite a bit! LOL
Abby started guitar lessons earlier this month. She is doing wonderful. I've yet to have to remind her to practice. She pays extreme attention to her teacher in her lesson and has been eager each week to come home and get to practicing. She's already putting chords together and some really beautiful music is being played. Yesterday I heard her singing here and there and she said she's writing a song....
Well, this is getting long. I know it's all over the place, but well, oh well. LOL! I've got to get off and go get dinner made before church tonight.
Be blessed!
2 comments:
I like how you're just plunging ahead re teaching the co-op! That's great!
Ah, roller skating! I too would love to go but it's been years upon years, so I'd be afraid of looking like an idiot on the floor LOL!
I also love how you're pushing forward getting the kids involved in things they're interested in - even if it's not quite your forte :)
It's so uplifting to read about your kids growing into such well-rounded adults! You're doing an amazing job!
I probibly would have tried to find a way out of teaching that class...God is growing you in many way's right now, and I love the way you are taking on the challanges...You inspire me!
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