There have been a lot of adjustments as we've settled into our new school routine. A couple of weeks ago, I began to eye those yellow buses that frequently pass our house with a bit more longing than usual. Our days just seemed to drag on endlessly, prolonged by one interruption after another. The necessity of character training became more evident than ever, yet the process of patiently disciplining them, staying on track with academics, and running them to all of their extra curricular activities (while keeping up my home and caring for a challenging toddler) seemed daunting. After a couple of tearful conversations with Stephen and some fellow homeschooling friends, I resolved to press on and work out the kinks. I am fully convinced that this journey we are on is worth the investment of my heart and soul...
Last week we had our first GREAT day. It was one of those school days that moved like clock work. The kids were cooperative and engaged. Baby Boy was reasonably good, and I had the energy and inspiration to make everything happen the way it should.
We have been doing a fascinating hands-on study of plants including countless experiments with radish sprouts (following the steps of the scientific method which the kids have carefully studied). These hearty little seedlings have cooperated quite well, and we have observed their growth and habits over the past several weeks. I told the kids that we were going to taste the sprouts and write down our observations of the different flavors (from the cotyledons to the root hairs). Buddy protested, "But MMMOOOOOM, we'd have to be HERBIVORES to enjoy that!" Sis piped in, "YEAH, Mom. We're OMNIVORES!" I basked in the pride of that moment, realizing that they were actually getting it!!!
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