Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.~Matthew 18.3
I have learned so much from my children and I know I will continue to learn from them. So, "I need to make sure I'm a fast learner, because they won't always be around to hold my hand."
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Christmas Eve day was we spent at the Glenwood Springs, Colorado Hot Springs pool with our family. It began snowing during our swimming which made it even more special. Thanks Juli for the family gift. We had a great time!
Christie, Jeff, Robyn and Luke
Mary and Janai just in time for the picture!
Christie and Robyn
Instead of forming the line "outside" of the pool to wait their turn on the diving my family decided to stay put in the water rather than freeze standing outside the pool!
It wasn't easy to gather everyone together for a big group shot but we got a few together for a pose. The others were off swimming or diving off the board!
We spent one of days in Manitou Springs and visiting Garden of the Gods with Aunts, Uncles, and lots of cousins! Here are some of my girls posing with mama!
In my life this week....I am continuing with a determined focus to wrap up our lessons by April before leaving for CO.
In our homeschool this week....I think our favorite subject has been Classical Studies where we are reading through D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths and using our Memoria Press study guide to further our knowledge on the ways, ideas, and beliefs of the Greek culture. By using it alongside our Memoria Press Christian Studies we are able to contrast reality from myth by paralleling two totally different forms of belief.
Sharing a sampling of our learning journal/commonplace book pages
Five different drawings by five different hands of a Compass Rose complete with definitions!
Above-Kaydee's drawing of the Self Portrait of Henri Matisse
Helpful homeschooling tips or advice to share....I have found through the years that making a conscious effort to stay home on the weekdays has brought many blessings to our homeschool. Our schedule stays on track, the kids keep focused, and our home just runs better all around when I make it a point to minimize outside activities!
I am inspired by....The strength of a very good friend who just this week began treatment for cancer. She and her husband are amazing examples of faith, patience, endurance, and a deep love for the Lord.
Places we're going and people we're seeing....Taking Robyn to the Milwaukee airport so she can fly to Colorado for a week and have her talented photographer sister take her engagement photos. She'll get to see her Luke after several weeks of being apart and she is extremely excited about it.
My favorite thing this week was....The joy that fills my heart when I see the kids spending "quality" time together!
What's working/not working for us....family lesson times are working great. I love the all the interaction the children get with each other and with me! Running a one room school house is awesome! It is amazing how it builds relationships with one another in a positive way. (most of the time!)
Questions/thoughts I have....Why my boys; when walking with their sisters naturally navigate to the outside of them! They do this all the time but this time I had my phone to capture the sweetness of these self proclaimed body guards!
Things I'm working on....With the help of my girls I am trying to do much better at utilizing coupons!
Grace - Appropriately, the free unmerited love and favor of God, the spring and source of all the benefits men receive from Him. (1828 Dictionary of the English Language)
I'm praying for....My friend K, that the Lord would bless her with ALL the blessings she needs and desires to help her through her trial of sickness.
A video, and quote to share....
"Get comfortable with being uncomfortable" ~ Jillian Michaels
