Earlier in the week John headed back up north to our other home for another load. All of our parents helped him to fill up another 26 foot U-Haul truck which included this tree that we bought for our first house. It had been in a wine barrel all these years and now it finally is planted in the ground for good. Hmm, I wonder if we are?
The play structure is being built in the back of the yard too. Soon the kids can enjoy their fort once more!
Homeschooling this week has gone well-- I think. Jonny is breezing through his work as I try and find the right amount of workload that he should have each week. He is doing all second grade work as a first grader and is even learning cursive. Still, his favorite subject is recess. :)
Dennis misses going to pre-school so we are trying to find things to work on with him at home. Since we are not completely unpacked yet, I am not organized to have things to keep him occupied so he is getting into everything if we do not watch him closely.
Grandma to the rescue! She spent lots of time going over numbers with Dennis the other day and he loved it! And it allowed me plenty of time to work with Anna and Rachel.
Our house is beginning to feel like home. Well..... slowly.
Oh, I guess I forgot to mention that Anna is being home schooled too. That is working out nicely. For the first time yesterday the two of them doubled a cake recipe all by themselves-- that counts for hands on fractions right?
Julia is sporting a cupcake tattoo. In fact all the kids are sporting fun, fake tattoos from Grandma. Nothing like Rumikub and tattoos!
Julia is sporting a cupcake tattoo. In fact all the kids are sporting fun, fake tattoos from Grandma. Nothing like Rumikub and tattoos!
Our house is beginning to feel like home. Well..... slowly.
There is some language but it was so fake, and the kids thought it was so cool, that I allowed it. Here they are watching it closely since they have been without tv for nearly two weeks.
P.S. I have wonderful things to share about Alex's school. God couldn't have orchestrated a better placement for him!
15 inspiring thoughts:
Hey Christine! Love your mural! Just wanted to say that cooking is also science! Way to go!
So glad to see that you are getting settled. From the pictures your new house looks wonderful and I can tell that you are filling it with love already! I especially love the fireplace in the dining area! I hope you get all your projects done soon so you can rest and just be done with all that! Enjoy homeschooling!
The mural is gorgeous, I love that mirror makes it seem bigger. :) Looks like everyone is settling in!
Sounds like all is going great. Jonny sounds like a smart boy! I am about to start homeschooling my daughter after Christmas. She is in 2nd grade but struggles big time. I am hoping homeschool will help her out.
I'm glad to hear that things are going well at the new house! And your little dog in the background of the tree pictures is so cute. :-)
Glad to hear all is going well! I love the mural! I love that Alex is in a good place!!!
I am amazed at how much you get accomplished. It hardly seems like you moved. I know you FEEL it, but it doesn't show. :) Your new house is so put together already. And, homeschooling geared up, too? GOOD JOB, MOMMA!
Your mural is fantastic! You are a Super Mom for sure!!
Settling in sounds like its coming along well. I love hearing about how the homeschooling is coming along. How do your other kids enjoy their new school? Making new friends yet?
Oh..I love the pic of setting up the play fort in the yard. Is that Dennis having fun on the slide? Nothing stopping him from having a blast, thats for sure. :)
Catherine
Lovely mural. So nice to see the photos of the house progressing into 'home'! :)
Looks like the transition is going well!
Glad you are getting settled. Don't forget to let me know when you are ready for new collars for your dogs. I'll be happy to embroidery your new info and send them along to you.
Also, I ran across this link and immediately though of you. http://www.seekgoodworks.com/index.php
From reading your blog, I think that these are the values that you are teaching your family and maybe this might be something that you may be interested in for them.
I love mural in your bathroom. It's beautiful. Sounds like you are settling in quickly and turning your new house in to your new home. I cam across this site the other day, learninggamesforkids.com. I thought it might give you some great learning games for Dennis. Well, for all the kids actually.
Kathi
So great to hear you are settlling in. The house looks great! My kids took a while to get used to home schooling. In our third year they have finally found their new normal. Hang in their even through the rough days, unfortunately, they will come:) So glad you had a great week!!!
Hi Christine,
Love the mural it is beautiful! Things seem to be coming along great for you and the family. I love the colors that you picked in your house they are very warm and inviting! We missed you all at group last night and prayed for you and your family.. Just know that we will keep praying for all of you and hope for smooth transitions that will feel like routine real soon. Blessing to you and your family!!
Karen Heyer (not sure if my name will come up or not so I typed it just in case... lol ) : -)
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