The Homeschool Mother's Journal
Friday, February 18, 2011 at 6:32PM 
I am happy with where my blog is right now.... I have gotten several comments that people are using the ideas, recipes, etc... that I share. I am also starting to review at The Homeschool Village, and this gives me the opportunity to have new experiences/ideas to use with my children, as well as share these impressions with other homeschoolers. I think I've discovered the "purpose" if you will of blogging for me. I think it's finding your niche, sticking to it, and blogging with integrity - Christian integrity. I have to guard myself against blogging time eating into time where I should be serving my family, so I pray about this and ask for self control!
Mentally, I have been slowly checking out each day, as we prepare for a trip to the beach next week. We all need a break, and going to the beach and visiting with my mom and dad is always a great vacation for us. On several occasions this week I have found myself thinking "Wow, I am so blessed".
In our homeschool this week: We spent a lot of time preparing for the Homeschool Literature Fair, which was Friday. Each of my children read a book and prepared a display, as well as a hands on research project. I'm so proud of both of them - Miss B. won first place in her age group, and my little guy soared through the personal interview portion (I was a little worried about that part for him!). The Trumpet of the Swan, by EB White, was our read-aloud this week , and I think they both looked forward to this the most each day. We also continued to enjoy Story of the World, and I finally broke down and ordered the Kingfisher Encyclopedia of History - what a beautiful book! All other subjects continued as usual.
Places we're going and people we're seeing: The big event was the literature fair, and of course everyone is excited for a trip to Grandma & Grandpa's next week!
My favorite thing this week: finishing my first knitting project!
What's working/not working for us: Can I say it AGAIN? Story of the World -- something about it just clicks for both of my children.
Homeschool Questions/Thoughts I Have: I am still pondering our science curriculum, and think I have finally decided upon Apologia, but am going to wait until the used book sale in the spring!
A photo to share: My first completed knitting project.... and the picture of my little guy and I just makes me happy!
*Hop over to Hip, Homeschool Moms to read other mom's journals this week!
Reader Comments (12)
Keeping your own adult interests is so important! Good for you for taking care of yourself.
I've been eyeballing Kingfisher Encyclopedia of History for weeks. I think you just gave me the little nudge to go ahead and buy it. : )
I love your scarf!! It looks like you did a great job. Congratulations on your blog progress. I think it is wonderful you are happy with your progress. It is nice when you work so hard at something and it all finally comes together. The literature fair sounds awesome! How exciting for your daughter to win first place. What a great accomplishment. Have a wonderful trip next week!
I love your scarf-beautiful colors! The literature fair sounds wonderful-would love to participate in something like that. Have fun at the beach! Holly
I've used Apologia with my then 5th grader and 2nd grader. It's a very well-written, enjoyable program.
We're using Pandia Press' RSO Chemistry level 1 since it's easier and efficient to work the same science program with all three;I just adjust the work up or down.
If you're interested here's a day with apologia:
http://mariasblogofthisandthat.blogspot.com/2011/02/classifying-longboats-ho-hum.html
and a day with RSO:
http://mariasblogofthisandthat.blogspot.com/2011/02/classifying-longboats-ho-hum.html
Hooray for finishing the scarf! It looks beautiful. The Homeschool Lit Fair sounds fun! Of course I always did love lit class.
Your knitting project looks lovely...I need to branch out and try knitting a scarf or a hat, I've only done dishcloths {and one baby blanket} so far :)
So happy to make your acquaintance MusicalMary! Thanks for joining A Thankful Woman's Book of Blessings!
Oh, how I wish I could enlist your private music lessons here in our home! It is a dream of ours!
Have a wonderful vacation at the beach...indeed...you ARE blessed!
And, you did a GREAT job on your scarf! YAY, for you!!!
I am knitting too can only make a scarf and a hat so far.:)
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Where is the spring sale for Apologia? Does the published have the sale or another site? I am on my first book - Botany and my girls want to continue with this series.....We won't finish with Botany until the summer so it makes sense to purchase our next book then - on sale!
Love the scarf! Glad you are keeping "it real" with some of your own interests. I need to do that also! Hard with three little ones...but I am going to try...you are giving me inspiration!
I couldn't agree more about The Story of the World. It is clicking with my child too. We are in volume two and plan for three and four for next year. Great, easy read to learn about World History.
Blessings
Diane