There are only about twelve more weeks left in our school year. So little time and so much to learn! We had a good time today. We moved down to the basement again and will likely be there for the rest of the school year. The kitchen demolition begins on Monday and our beloved Cenelia is leaving us for good on Friday. The distraction of our house being turned head over heels is perhaps the only thing that keeps me from outwardly mourning the loss of her. I'm sure it isn't a coincidence that these two events should happen at the same time.
The children and I started reading "The Amulet" by E. Nesbit this evening. I was so ready for a fresh read aloud! The kids were excited as well except for little C who couldn't seem to settle into the listening mode. Chapter 1 met with gleeful expressions as the story picked up where
"Five Children and It" left off! That was a pleasant surprise and made the reading even more enjoyable.
The flu is running its final course hitting M and big J this evening making them just a little rough around the edges. T's runny nose and rattled breathing keep us confined to the house until further notice.
As for the kitchen, V stepped in to help with the interior design suggestions. She found a site on-line, by herself, where she can upload a picture of the kitchen and sample different paint colors and various other options! She snapped some photos this evening. I can't wait to see her suggestions.
J interviewed with Fr. Peek this a.m. for his Parvuli Dei badge (Children of God Religious Emblem) in the Boy Scouts. The interview took about 15 minutes but J came out all smiles and confident. He had finished his book last week and getting the priest's signature was the last venture before the Blue and Gold banquet this Thursday. He will officially pass over to another level.
The little ones had many teachable moments today involving sharing, quiet, consideration, forgiveness, patience in taking turns and general self-control. Now, how did all these lessons come about without the aid of a syllabus, I wonder?
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