Babysitting

Had the chance to hang with Teegan. 

Pokemon-Go

I am completely in the dark as far as this Pokemon go app game.  Needless to say it is bringing us together in yet another way.  (We are together a lot)!

Family walk

Bill and I try to take a walk every day.  I say try because we have been having weather issues and Bill's knee is still in the healing stages.   Well, Monday after dinner - when we usually walk - the young ones said they would come.  This gave me the idea to get eldest too.  He was none to happy.  What made him even more unhappy was that we walked around the townhome community that is located next to the apartments here.  He was soooo mad that he walked ahead.  Racing to get back home.  I think I just may incorporate this walk time every evening now.  (Admittedly I get very vindictive!!  Especially when I try to do a "family" event and I get grumblings and complaints.)  

Walking (not barefoot) and the Park

Today was the first day in a long time I was able to get a walk in.  I really enjoy walking by myself as I am able to pray and listen to some of my music without any distractions.   I was able to get in a 35 minute walk.  

In the late afternoon we met The Seidle's at a park for some play time.  This park was new to us.  Very very nice.  Lots of cool areas.  We did not even get to see a tenth of the park but we were all very happy to be there.  The rain held off and we were able to enjoy 2 1/2 hours outside today!!!  I was shocked that no one fell into the Lake but relieved of course.  We did have one injury and yes, it was my Abigail.   She slipped on some leaves by the lake and was able to catch herself on the rocks hence the wound on her wrist.  But she was a trooper.  No tears at all.  I think she was shocked that she did NOT go into the water because she was heading there.  

The only trouble with talking to Barb is that she gave me more curriculum choices for next year.  I am looking forward to the Homeschool Convention in order to check these out in person.  I am such a hands-on person!   Just about a month away now!!!

Abigail on a bridge at the park.

Abigail again!

Dead but still cool.

Abs making a fishing pole - it did not work!

The Seidles and The Sheas

Build number two on a nice day.

What a gorgeous day this was.  The children did not get started until very late so I took the opportunity to use them and had them help me build the second book case we bought a few days, I mean weeks ago!    Finally!!!  It really helps the room look and feel bigger plus it gets things off the floor.  I am a stickler for things in their places.   So I am ecstatic that this is complete.  I spent the rest of the day going back and forth between the children working and organizing the new shelves!   I still have some paperwork to go through but all-in-all I am happy with my accomplishment!   I also was able to clean off the desk!!!  (I do this periodically but my hubby is a dumper and it get messy very very quickly.) 

This is Joshua separating the screws and such before we begin.

Now I get that the shelves don't look too tidy but it is a work in progress.   

I wish I took the before picture and then you would understand how

much better this really is.

Since the day was gorgeous I enacted the "you must walk and be outside" rule today!   Off they went and spent some time outdoors.  Joshua hurt his finger and then he was done.    Baby steps!  

Abigail explaining about a little brown dog that she

just got to pet by the name of Hershey!

Zipping on her scooter.

Josh giving it a spin.  (He had to stop due to NO helmet.)

Bill was able to arrive home earlier than usual so I said it was time for the family to walk, especially if they wanted any TV or xbox time.   (I am so sneaky.)  They complied and we all went for a walk.  We let the children go after our first section and we proceeded to walk through another section.   This accomplished two things, one - more walk time (I also walked earlier today 1.5 miles - Thanks to Dee Dee's encouragement! ;-) second - time alone with my hubby!  This was not as long because I was only wearing a sweatshirt and it gets cold when the sun starts to go down.  brrrrrrrrr!

School Day

School started back up again.  I like that my eldest works very independently.   When I need to be with him for correction and new instruction he starts to fuss!   I know it is because he just wants to tune me out so, if it is wrong he has to redo it until he gets it right.  He is none too happy about this!   The middle child needed to construct a poem.  She did a fantastic job.   And the youngest needed to be reminded to read the words in the chapter book not to rely on the pictures to tell him what is happening.  He was none too happy about that.  Going to have to make sure he reads aloud more.    

Here is Ab's poem:

There was a man and Joe is his name.

He set out upon a horse to tame.

It got quite frightened when he climbed

upon its back.

Joe went flying with a boom and smack.

He landed down with a broken back.

The requirements were, alliteration, onomatopoeia, and rhyming.   She did very well. 

 On a separate note, I was able to get in two walks today!!