Someplace to post things other than the random ramblings of our 23 month old.
So, it bullet form I'll catch up on what's been going on:
- We had Caleb's birthday party at the end of March and it was c-r-a-z-y. I am convinced that the places that cater to kids and the things kids love pump some type of stimulant into the air that only the kids are sensitive to because they all go nuts!
- We have finally reached the point that we have some disposible income that we can start tackling all the big projects around the house that we have been wanting to do. The first thing we have done is completely rebuild the play structure that is in the backyard. We bought a pre-made one for Caleb's 2nd birthday and after the dog chewing on it and all the weather, it was literally crumbling. So, Jes decided to build it from scratch with plans that only existed in his head. Can you imagine how exciting (read: frustrating) this was for me but we're juuuuuuuust about done.
- School is winding down here, which means that all of our normal school year activities are all but over. MOPS ended and all of Caleb's friends are graduating from preschool and signing up for kindergarten. You would think that this would have no impact on us at all, but in fact, we have more playdates and fun events to attend to fill in for the events that are over.
- My mom and I went to the homeschool curriculum fair a couple of Saturdays ago, picked out and purchased the curriculum. I decided on My Father's World which is a fabulous Biblically based curriculum that I'm going to supplement with a little Abeka phonics and some handwriting practice. I'm both nervous, excited, looking forward to, and dreading (just being honest here) the whole homeschooling thing, but I think it will be good.
- I finished up my school year with the college and am now on break for just a couple more weeks. It was a good year and I'm sad that my students won't be the ones that I see each class day, but that's the way it is. I'm teaching all summer, from June 7th through the middle of August from 6pm to 11pm. Yep, you read that right. So, I'm trying to get my rest in now.
- There have been some changes and updates to my health issues that have been going on, but I'll have to update that later because I hear a certain little girl who needs me!
Until next time. Promise it won't be another month! :)
2 comments:
Handwriting without tears is a WONDERFUL program for handwriting practice. I am level one certified. It gives consistent clear directions on handwriting and it has teachers books to go with it. There are alot of manipulatives and sensory activities. Just thought I would put my two cents in! Good luck with homeschooling.
Christa
Dear Shannon and Jesse,
Cheri just told me about this, and I am so glad she did. It sounds like you have an absolutely amazing team working with you!!! When I take care of thyroidectomy patients, they usually don't have a lot of pain, it just bothers them to swallow. And even with the drains in, the incisions are closed so skillfully that you can hardly tell there was an incision. I'll be praying for you, be assured of that!
Love you both,
Aunt Debbie
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