11 September 13

My daughter took her test today and did fantastic!!  It is one of those days that you want to have grandparents to brag to.  Personally, I hate tests.  But, alas, they are required here.  So, I'm glad and proud that she did well.  This year, she did it online so we had instant results.  I recommend it whole-heartedly.  We got her online CAT from Christian Liberty Press, just in case you wanted to know.  We worked very hard in school today up to 10:30 p.m.  We had taken a three day weekend because my husband was free from work and school.  Of course, he had to start back up again today.  We went to a museum about submarines and mines.  It was very well done and interesting.  We then had some delicious baked goods at a near by bakery that we love.  The next day found us out and about doing chores, hanging together, and at our FPU class.  The children were able to attend their own version of the FPU for their age group.  My daughter talked with a girl about her age.  My son sweated it out (after the class) playing ping pong with the guys.  There was a 9th grade boy who told my children that he was sorry that they were home schooled because they could not take part in culinary arts (which they have actually been doing since age 4, respectively).  Then, almost in his next breathe, he proceeded to tell how much he hated his school.  My children thought that was ironic.  I thought so, too.  I'm not really doing reading before bed anymore.  We read so much together during the day.  I'm afraid that it would be overkill.  So, I think we will play a board or card game and then do our family devotions.  Right now, we are studying about the words we say.  That is a tough one.  But, with God's help, we will be speaking like Jesus!!  That's a good goal, don't you agree?  Have a great day!

4 September 2013

Second day of school. Both of my children did a great job today.  We ended the day playing a couple of games.  My daughter had a friend over for a couple of hours.  So, I could call that recess.  They also played badminton.  So, I could call that PE.  Both of my children made me very happy when they told me that most of the time, they find Latin fun.  I know I can get a lot of weird looks because I'm a little, well, bull headed about certain curriculum.  But, then my children say something wonderful like today, and I know we are on the right track.  People may not buy this, but after years of doing Spanish with minimum success, learning Latin has seriously helped us get a hold of not only Spanish but other romantic languages.  I'm thinking about Greek now.  We are also studying the life of Martin Luther.  I may have already said that.  I'm pretty grateful for the book lists I have received over the years, especially Amblesideonline.  Tomorrow is our first Bible Quizzing practice.  It would be so awesome if our entire team could go to Nationals.  Well, the best things is all the Word of God they are memorizing and getting into their heart.  My husband handed his paper in today.  He asked me to proof read it, which is a great honor as his help meet.  Also, I get to read the thoughts of a wonderful man, my husband.  It was a really good and entertaining paper.  I believe that he now gets a two week break.  Then, it's back to school for him.  I love how wonderful and faithful God is to my family.  I pray that your family also knows this wonderful and faithful God also.  Have a great day.

3 September 2013

Our first day of 12th and 8th grade!!  It started pretty well.  Everyone is hopeful and excited.  Over the weekend, we had made a chalk drawing for the neighborhood children, welcoming back to school.  Last night, the rain had washed it away.  But we all believe that everyone who was suppose to have seen it, did.  We also painted some rocks and papers.  We really love painting rocks and putting them in our yard.  We dug those rocks up over the years from our own yard, so they mean more, I guess, than the average rock.  (yep, that's weird{:o).  We played some badminton, blew bubbles, messed around with the cats, played games, and watched movies.  It was a very good day before the new school year.  Last week, we went hiking with some friends up to a waterfall.  It was very beautiful.  Our children were so delightful to watch play and get very soaked.  Yeah, they are all over 11.  The younger ones stayed dry.  The best thing about the hike was the way the other mothers treated me, with kindness and compassion.  I'm not the most sure footed or fastest hiker in the world.  But they were the best.  It reminds me to be a better friend who isn't so selfish and self-centered.  It reminds me of Jesus.  Jesus never puts Himself first.  Ever.  Even when there isn't a reward in the natural, He loved others.  I get caught up with the natural reward sometimes.  I forget the guideline of 1 Corinthians 13.  Well, I will keep on trying, you know?  Today we went for a walk again with our friends.  It is pretty country where we are.  My son got to visit with a friend he hadn't seen in a very long time.  The visit turned out great.  Hopefully time will permit them to get together more often, even though it is their senior year.  We are reading some new nature material that encourages us to look up birds (for now) and plants.  It was fun looking up the birds and their songs.  If it wasn't for our three cats, I wouldn't mind owning a couple of birds.  Well, have a fantastic week.  And be encouraged to love like Jesus!!