Almost There

Wow, time is speeding up as we near the end of our official school year.   This week was a different one, schedule-wise.  We took Monday off because it was Brian's birthday and he took the day off work (mainly due to a new Pizza Ranch being open).  So, we had fun eating out and then going to the arboretum for a walk.  I forgot my camera and phone, though, so not many pictures from that.  The kids found some eggs so they were excited about that--not sure what kind they were but my guess is duck.  And, they climbed trees, ran around, etc.  It was a nice, warm day!  

On Wednesday, Samuel was not feeling well.  I am still not sure if he ended up with a migraine or if it was a stomach bug.  I just know he slept A LOT and threw up when he did wake up. It was a beautiful day outside so that was the bummer--everyone had to stay in until Brian got home and Samuel felt better by then.

On Friday, we ended up doing half our school work and saved the other half for Saturday.  That is the 1st time we have done that and it was a little painful on Saturday (for me, mainly) so not sure we'll do it again.  :) But at least we have these options.  We got things done!  We met with our supervising teacher for the last time this school year and our # requirement has been met so we are free to end whenever we are ready.  I am thinking May 15.  

Anyway, we visited Antarctica this week and I think learning about penguins was a hit.  Their mosaic penguins turned out so cute.  

Nathan has now started sitting with us for school and saying, "Me next?" or "My turn!".  I have been trying to find little sheets for him to color or write on just for fun.  Even though he is only 3, I do plan on having things for him to do next school year for these moments.  I thought I had things this year but who knows what I have done with them this late in the year.  Is it summer break yet?  :)

Oh, two fun bits of this week...We just purchased the math game Math Rider--we did do the trial first but it was enough of a hit to buy it.  They ASK if they can play it.  They keep going even if I tell them they can be done.  It is worth the money so far!!  It has been great to see.  The other fun thing was that the boys came downstairs and Hunter told me that he had been giving Samuel reading tests.  Ha!  I thought it was funny since Hunter says he hates to read (which really just means that it is hard).  They have been listening to the Big Picture Bible on CD and reading along with it at bedtime so I am sure that is how it all came up.  Fun to see some positive signs of the kids enjoying learning.