Monday, September 22, 2008
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
What a difference 6 months can make!!
I've been wanting to try this out for awhile, but I was a bit intimidated. Wow, it's pretty easy and what a neat thing.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Dip It
Hi,
Daniella met with her neurodevelopmentalist last week. The visit went really well. We forgot to mention the overly friendly with strangers part, so Daniella did most of the evaluation from the testers lap. uugghh! Anyway, we are very happy with the program. After gathering the needed supplies, we started her daily exercises. It will be a slow/time consuming process, but we are expecting great results.
Now the reason for the title. The children and I are sitting at the lunch table today. Dan is getting good enough with his utensils that I decided to give him a bit of barbecue with his chicken nuggets. Part way through the meal, I notice Dan has not tried his barbecue sauce. I tell him, "dip it Dan" and point to his nugget. While taking a bite of my nugget, I catch a glimpse of Dan out of the corner of my eye dipping his forehead into his sauce. Yikes!! After a small re-explanation of what he is to do we go on with our meal. Of course, a good laugh was had by all.
If its not Dan giving us a good laugh, it is usually our other 3 y/o comedian. Here's another quick example ,then I have to go get something done. Supper table last Thursday. Matt (husband) notices his supplement powder is missing from on top of the fridge. He promptly asks where it was.
Truman pipes up in a very dramatic voice ,"I think someone took it down".
Matt," well were is it now?"
Truman, " I don't know, but I think someone put it in the trash."
Matt, "where is my powder that was in it?"
Truman, " I think someone dumped it out."
Matt, "well who did that"
Truman, "well I'm not sure, but I think it was me." with a big smile on his face.
If Matt wouldn't have been laughing so much, Truman would probably have gotten into some pretty big trouble for that one. Good thing he is sooo cute.
Have a good week. Talk to you soon.
Vickie
Daniella met with her neurodevelopmentalist last week. The visit went really well. We forgot to mention the overly friendly with strangers part, so Daniella did most of the evaluation from the testers lap. uugghh! Anyway, we are very happy with the program. After gathering the needed supplies, we started her daily exercises. It will be a slow/time consuming process, but we are expecting great results.
Now the reason for the title. The children and I are sitting at the lunch table today. Dan is getting good enough with his utensils that I decided to give him a bit of barbecue with his chicken nuggets. Part way through the meal, I notice Dan has not tried his barbecue sauce. I tell him, "dip it Dan" and point to his nugget. While taking a bite of my nugget, I catch a glimpse of Dan out of the corner of my eye dipping his forehead into his sauce. Yikes!! After a small re-explanation of what he is to do we go on with our meal. Of course, a good laugh was had by all.
If its not Dan giving us a good laugh, it is usually our other 3 y/o comedian. Here's another quick example ,then I have to go get something done. Supper table last Thursday. Matt (husband) notices his supplement powder is missing from on top of the fridge. He promptly asks where it was.
Truman pipes up in a very dramatic voice ,"I think someone took it down".
Matt," well were is it now?"
Truman, " I don't know, but I think someone put it in the trash."
Matt, "where is my powder that was in it?"
Truman, " I think someone dumped it out."
Matt, "well who did that"
Truman, "well I'm not sure, but I think it was me." with a big smile on his face.
If Matt wouldn't have been laughing so much, Truman would probably have gotten into some pretty big trouble for that one. Good thing he is sooo cute.
Have a good week. Talk to you soon.
Vickie
Thursday, August 28, 2008
handicrafts
I really think I enjoy school as much or more than the children. I love the good books and all the fine arts. Here is a look at what we made today in our handicraft time. Flower Dolls!! Too fun.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
changes
Hi,
Baylie and Jack are now signed up for flag football. That will make for a busy couple of months.
We had our 6mth. post adoption visit and received the report. All went well. In 6mths. Danijela has grown 2 ". Dejan has gained 7lbs. and grown 4 ". Wow!!!! That's quite a bit.
I also wanted to share a photo with you. This was our entertainment last night. We all got a real big laugh over it. I think Charlie was just glad he could make us so happy. Too funny!! It started out as a squishy ball, but someone broke it. Big surprise. Now the children just play with the 2, flat little pieces. Here they decided to use it as a hat for Charlie. It's kind of that punk rock look, huh? Enjoy.
Baylie and Jack are now signed up for flag football. That will make for a busy couple of months.
We had our 6mth. post adoption visit and received the report. All went well. In 6mths. Danijela has grown 2 ". Dejan has gained 7lbs. and grown 4 ". Wow!!!! That's quite a bit.
I also wanted to share a photo with you. This was our entertainment last night. We all got a real big laugh over it. I think Charlie was just glad he could make us so happy. Too funny!! It started out as a squishy ball, but someone broke it. Big surprise. Now the children just play with the 2, flat little pieces. Here they decided to use it as a hat for Charlie. It's kind of that punk rock look, huh? Enjoy.
Monday, August 25, 2008
the school bell rings
Well, the Academy of Higher Learning, i.e. the Hannah homeschool, is officially started for this year. All went pretty well today. After morning chores, Dan's toilet training, giving the baby his cereal, starting a load of laundry and the dish washer, checking my emails, and eating breakfast; we were ready to go. Seems the teacher (me--:) ) missed a few needed items during preparation time, like pencils for instance. Oops!!! There were a couple to share, but we will have to get some this week. For the most part, we use the Charlotte Mason style. This involves short lessons, living books-books about real people or time periods, nature walks, fine arts--composer/artist study, handicrafts-useful projects, Shakespeare/Plutarch, musical instrument practice, hymn/folksong/poetry; in addition to the regular subjects. Most of the curriculum is written out for me at www.amblesideonline.org Very helpful. Then we throw in our own stuff like Bible, character study, life skills, etc. I think I enjoy our family book readings as much /or more than the children. To snuggle on the couch and read a book together or go on a nature walk and enjoy God's beautiful creations; aaahhh, good times. I will cherish these years together long after the children leave our home.
Well, it will take a bit of time to work out all the kinks,but we are off and running. I have a few more students this year to enjoy. I sure am blessed. Thank you Lord.
Here's a quote that stuck with me from one of our readings today. It was by William Carey. "Expect great things from God; attempt great things for God. " I really like that.
until next time,
Vickie
Well, it will take a bit of time to work out all the kinks,but we are off and running. I have a few more students this year to enjoy. I sure am blessed. Thank you Lord.
Here's a quote that stuck with me from one of our readings today. It was by William Carey. "Expect great things from God; attempt great things for God. " I really like that.
until next time,
Vickie
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