Get school done so we could go ice skating. Or rather, so the three older kids could go ice skating and mom could get out of the house for a bit.
Wish the kids colds would be over. Yes, we went ice skating even though Savannah and Bella have colds. Bella is much better, Savannah has a runny nose and Jon's allergies have been crazy this week. I know, I'm a terrible mother taking my kids out with colds. Oh well.
Too bad. We went ice skating. Which they always enjoy and ask, why do we always have to leave at 1?
Ran by to get Ed's sunglasses at Pizza Hut. Yes, we went to Pizza Hut for lunch yesterday so the kids could use their Book It pizza coupons. 4 of us had buffet, while Jon and Becca waited, and waited and waited for their pizzas, only to find out they never were made. They gave them a free pizza bar and made the pizzas to take home. BUT, Ed left his sunglasses. That man cannot seem to keep sun glasses.
Then I ran by to see how much I could get for a trade in on the van, thinking an Expedition XLong would be fabulous after test driving one a month ago. They wouldn't give me a price until I was ready to negotiate...hmmm.
We watched Guardians of Ga'Hoole last night. Of course, most movies are different from the books, but it was entertaining. Movie nights are always fabulous in our movie room/basement on the big screen. The basement is a mess.
And the toilets need to be cleaned. Along with laundry, again.
I haven't made dinner much this week. I did make an eggplant/beef casserole type thing, that resembled spaghetti sauce. I know it doesn't sound too appetizing, but it was actually really good! The kids didn't like it, but I needed to fix the eggplant, reminding myself not to buy it anymore because the only one who ever eats it is me, and Ed does out of guilt. But I actually really liked it. I'd shredded the eggplant so the kids wouldn't know. Of course, they rarely eat anything I make anyway. Tacos are a constant for them. Mexican is a constant food for our family. In fact, Ed just texted me that Mexican sounds good...which translates to, let's go out to eat...again. But that does not mean I'm a bad cook, just didn't have a plan for today.... I've realized I make great dinners when I plan at least the night before. That way, after I make breakfast and am in cooking mode, I can throw something in a crock pot, or get whatever I need ready for later. I cook once, maybe twice a day, even though we eat 3 solid meals with snacks throughout the day...all 5 sometimes 6 of us.
I'm thinking about a new food plan I'm going to try. I have a health coach now, and am getting some special food for breakfast/lunch/snacks and dessert, while I get to eat lean protein and veggies with my family at dinner. It'll be great. I love eating dinner with my family. Breakfast and lunch I don't care as much about. My friend lost 9 inches since Thanksgiving, so I though I'd try it.
School was forced today, even I didn't care for it. BUT, Jon and Bec had reading and math done before ice skating. And they did it while I worked out, so I know they didn't need me, which clears my view to see how independent they really can be when properly motivated. I did chemistry and English with Bec after ice skating, but anything afterwards is always hard.
I find myself constantly thinking about what to have my kids do next. What more "work" can I give them. What do we need to learn about today. That's the problem with curriculum. Sometimes I feel like I have to follow and get through the curriculum, when they'd rather be doing something else, their own learning. Jon's been building legos since we got back from ice skating. Becca is just advancing so quick I find I have to keep giving her things to learn. But then she gets frustrated when she doesn't get it. I'm working on building her confidence instead of her feeling stupid. It's a work in progress. So, thinking about school happens 24/7. Yesterday I bought an art program. I've been neglecting that area of school. It's called Atelier Art. I hope it's all it's supposed to be. Sounds good, though. School's always a work (or just work) in progress.
I've been eating too much chocolate. I've got cancurs in my mouth now. That's what snow days do to you, I guess.
I registered Rebecca for instructional volleyball today. I hope it's fun for her. Hopefully some other girls from our homeschool group will do it too. I may end up coaching, which is fine too, but I've not volunteered yet.
And my heart was overjoyed as I listened to Savannah read today. Makes my heart happy that she is learning to put her letters and sounds together. :)
Wish the kids colds would be over. Yes, we went ice skating even though Savannah and Bella have colds. Bella is much better, Savannah has a runny nose and Jon's allergies have been crazy this week. I know, I'm a terrible mother taking my kids out with colds. Oh well.
Too bad. We went ice skating. Which they always enjoy and ask, why do we always have to leave at 1?
Ran by to get Ed's sunglasses at Pizza Hut. Yes, we went to Pizza Hut for lunch yesterday so the kids could use their Book It pizza coupons. 4 of us had buffet, while Jon and Becca waited, and waited and waited for their pizzas, only to find out they never were made. They gave them a free pizza bar and made the pizzas to take home. BUT, Ed left his sunglasses. That man cannot seem to keep sun glasses.
Then I ran by to see how much I could get for a trade in on the van, thinking an Expedition XLong would be fabulous after test driving one a month ago. They wouldn't give me a price until I was ready to negotiate...hmmm.
We watched Guardians of Ga'Hoole last night. Of course, most movies are different from the books, but it was entertaining. Movie nights are always fabulous in our movie room/basement on the big screen. The basement is a mess.
And the toilets need to be cleaned. Along with laundry, again.
I haven't made dinner much this week. I did make an eggplant/beef casserole type thing, that resembled spaghetti sauce. I know it doesn't sound too appetizing, but it was actually really good! The kids didn't like it, but I needed to fix the eggplant, reminding myself not to buy it anymore because the only one who ever eats it is me, and Ed does out of guilt. But I actually really liked it. I'd shredded the eggplant so the kids wouldn't know. Of course, they rarely eat anything I make anyway. Tacos are a constant for them. Mexican is a constant food for our family. In fact, Ed just texted me that Mexican sounds good...which translates to, let's go out to eat...again. But that does not mean I'm a bad cook, just didn't have a plan for today.... I've realized I make great dinners when I plan at least the night before. That way, after I make breakfast and am in cooking mode, I can throw something in a crock pot, or get whatever I need ready for later. I cook once, maybe twice a day, even though we eat 3 solid meals with snacks throughout the day...all 5 sometimes 6 of us.
I'm thinking about a new food plan I'm going to try. I have a health coach now, and am getting some special food for breakfast/lunch/snacks and dessert, while I get to eat lean protein and veggies with my family at dinner. It'll be great. I love eating dinner with my family. Breakfast and lunch I don't care as much about. My friend lost 9 inches since Thanksgiving, so I though I'd try it.
School was forced today, even I didn't care for it. BUT, Jon and Bec had reading and math done before ice skating. And they did it while I worked out, so I know they didn't need me, which clears my view to see how independent they really can be when properly motivated. I did chemistry and English with Bec after ice skating, but anything afterwards is always hard.
I find myself constantly thinking about what to have my kids do next. What more "work" can I give them. What do we need to learn about today. That's the problem with curriculum. Sometimes I feel like I have to follow and get through the curriculum, when they'd rather be doing something else, their own learning. Jon's been building legos since we got back from ice skating. Becca is just advancing so quick I find I have to keep giving her things to learn. But then she gets frustrated when she doesn't get it. I'm working on building her confidence instead of her feeling stupid. It's a work in progress. So, thinking about school happens 24/7. Yesterday I bought an art program. I've been neglecting that area of school. It's called Atelier Art. I hope it's all it's supposed to be. Sounds good, though. School's always a work (or just work) in progress.
I've been eating too much chocolate. I've got cancurs in my mouth now. That's what snow days do to you, I guess.
I registered Rebecca for instructional volleyball today. I hope it's fun for her. Hopefully some other girls from our homeschool group will do it too. I may end up coaching, which is fine too, but I've not volunteered yet.
And my heart was overjoyed as I listened to Savannah read today. Makes my heart happy that she is learning to put her letters and sounds together. :)
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