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We were blessed this weekend to have all 4 of our sons at home at the
same time. Few things say "I'm a parent" than getting up at 3 am to
drive downtown to pick your son up at the bus station. Without
describing events, I had several opportunities to work on "letting go".
Several times this weekend, my 22 yr old son had to remind me..."Mom,
I'm an adult now". Ouch! Sometimes it hurts to hear our "babies" don't
need us anymore! He really is growing into a fine young man.
As for the life in the fast lane portion of the title...that's what
happens when you have all 4 sons home at the same time! It was a
whirlwind of a weekend and I'm probably among the minority of humans who
actually look forward to Mondays! I like having the routine (and I am
using this term very loosely here) of homeschool! With the chaos of
this weekend, I didn't get to work on Isaac's lesson plans for this week
(Cameron's is done for the month). This morning has been, for lack of a
better term, soothing in it's routinely-ness. I have ordered what
looks to be an amazing addition to our curriculum-Classically Catholic
Memorization (Gamma Year). I am eagerly looking forward to receiving it
this week and adding it to our schedule!
This week,
the boys are studying about the beginnings of slavery in early American
history. Isaac will be finishing up his study of Venus. Cameron will be
working on many things. I will be working on getting the house back in
order and helping both boys with staying on task. The Character Trait
we are working on for the month of October is "WORK".
Monday, October 10, 2011
Letting Go and Life in the Fast Lane
We were blessed this weekend to have all 4 of our sons at home at the same time. Few things say "I'm a parent" than getting up at 3 am to drive downtown to pick your son up at the bus station. Without describing events, I had several opportunities to work on "letting go". Several times this weekend, my 22 yr old son had to remind me..."Mom, I'm an adult now". Ouch! Sometimes it hurts to hear our "babies" don't need us anymore! He really is growing into a fine young man.
As for the life in the fast lane portion of the title...that's what happens when you have all 4 sons home at the same time! It was a whirlwind of a weekend and I'm probably among the minority of humans who actually look forward to Mondays! I like having the routine (and I am using this term very loosely here) of homeschool! With the chaos of this weekend, I didn't get to work on Isaac's lesson plans for this week (Cameron's is done for the month). This morning has been, for lack of a better term, soothing in it's routinely-ness. I have ordered what looks to be an amazing addition to our curriculum-Classically Catholic Memorization (Gamma Year). I am eagerly looking forward to receiving it this week and adding it to our schedule!
This week, the boys are studying about the beginnings of slavery in early American history. Isaac will be finishing up his study of Venus. Cameron will be working on many things. I will be working on getting the house back in order and helping both boys with staying on task. The Character Trait we are working on for the month of October is "WORK".
As for the life in the fast lane portion of the title...that's what happens when you have all 4 sons home at the same time! It was a whirlwind of a weekend and I'm probably among the minority of humans who actually look forward to Mondays! I like having the routine (and I am using this term very loosely here) of homeschool! With the chaos of this weekend, I didn't get to work on Isaac's lesson plans for this week (Cameron's is done for the month). This morning has been, for lack of a better term, soothing in it's routinely-ness. I have ordered what looks to be an amazing addition to our curriculum-Classically Catholic Memorization (Gamma Year). I am eagerly looking forward to receiving it this week and adding it to our schedule!
This week, the boys are studying about the beginnings of slavery in early American history. Isaac will be finishing up his study of Venus. Cameron will be working on many things. I will be working on getting the house back in order and helping both boys with staying on task. The Character Trait we are working on for the month of October is "WORK".
Sunday, October 2, 2011
The Ongoing Adventures of Our Story Book Life
Obviously, I have not blogged for a while. I suppose that is one of the consequences of LIFE happening at full tilt! So, here's the 10 peso version of events since last we met:
*Our princess Nedra has married her prince and lives in the land west of the mountains. A young heir is due to enter their lives at Christmastide.
*Barak, the Dreadful Bear, has joined the military forces of the country. He has been injured and awaits his next adventure.
*Silk is still master of disguise and voice. He currently sharpens his skills at college along with his fellow spy (and possibly future bride), Velvet.
*Eriond is growning nicely, entering that most tumultuous of seasons, puberty. He is facing the challenges of growing squarely on. His combat skills are also sharpening-with the illusive attainment of the Belt of Black soon to be achieved.
*Garion, our Child of Light, is still growing and engaging on new adventures daily. He constantly confounds Polgara and Belgarath with his ever changing ability to get into some new troubles and lead everyone on a merry chase.
*Belgarath, that clever old Wolf, is still out and about on his journeys. We cherish the times he graces our courtyard with stories of his adventures about the land.
*As for I, Polgara, Mistress of Hearth and Home, I still keep everyone in line. It is truly hard work to educate Garion and Eriond, all the while keeping them out of the worst of troubles. As boys, they still squabble, but tend to spend much time in the courtyard, working on sword work and defense skills. I have learned the magic of the word "NO", and have been enjoying decluttering the castle.
Lol, everyone confused now? If you have never read The Belgariad and the Mallorean series, I highly recommend them.
*Our princess Nedra has married her prince and lives in the land west of the mountains. A young heir is due to enter their lives at Christmastide.
*Barak, the Dreadful Bear, has joined the military forces of the country. He has been injured and awaits his next adventure.
*Silk is still master of disguise and voice. He currently sharpens his skills at college along with his fellow spy (and possibly future bride), Velvet.
*Eriond is growning nicely, entering that most tumultuous of seasons, puberty. He is facing the challenges of growing squarely on. His combat skills are also sharpening-with the illusive attainment of the Belt of Black soon to be achieved.
*Garion, our Child of Light, is still growing and engaging on new adventures daily. He constantly confounds Polgara and Belgarath with his ever changing ability to get into some new troubles and lead everyone on a merry chase.
*Belgarath, that clever old Wolf, is still out and about on his journeys. We cherish the times he graces our courtyard with stories of his adventures about the land.
*As for I, Polgara, Mistress of Hearth and Home, I still keep everyone in line. It is truly hard work to educate Garion and Eriond, all the while keeping them out of the worst of troubles. As boys, they still squabble, but tend to spend much time in the courtyard, working on sword work and defense skills. I have learned the magic of the word "NO", and have been enjoying decluttering the castle.
Lol, everyone confused now? If you have never read The Belgariad and the Mallorean series, I highly recommend them.
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