Grace and Dad's project has turned into the perfect germination study. We all have been able to share the experience of watching such a radical transformation from seed to flower. This fall, I plan on teaching the children how to collect seed back from our gardens, and the sunflower should be an exciting addition...if the birds don't beat us to the punch.
Sunday, July 09, 2006
Sunflower Survivors
The sunflower project has been going magnificently. The bumblebees seem almost intoxicated with such a giant flower, taking their time to bathe for hours in the nectar before heading home. It's hard to believe these giant beautiful sunflowers came from the piddily excuse for sunflower seeds found in bird seed. I'm thoroughly impressed.
Grace and Dad's project has turned into the perfect germination study. We all have been able to share the experience of watching such a radical transformation from seed to flower. This fall, I plan on teaching the children how to collect seed back from our gardens, and the sunflower should be an exciting addition...if the birds don't beat us to the punch.
Grace and Dad's project has turned into the perfect germination study. We all have been able to share the experience of watching such a radical transformation from seed to flower. This fall, I plan on teaching the children how to collect seed back from our gardens, and the sunflower should be an exciting addition...if the birds don't beat us to the punch.
Closet Closure
Dreams do come true! As promised, I've uploaded pictures of the now finally organized (mostly) school room closets. What a difference this has made in clearing out the shelving already present in the room. We use the room shelving to house activities on trays, but lately it has been dominated by toys. Here is our coat closet that Ken has transformed into a shelving haven for toys and games.
And although I'm still sorting, this is my so already loved schooling closet. WITH A LOCK ON THE DOOR.
I SO owe my husband, already semi-eagerly committing myself to helping him clear out the garage we haven't been able to place our two cars in for the last 6 months. (ouch)
Grace is now six before September 1st, which means in addition to laying out our schedule for the next term, and ordering term related supplies this week, I've also been preparing my Declaration of Intent and getting the attendance sheets ready. It all feels so odd and "official" even though we have been schooling for almost two years and we've been keeping records of all of our school work. A clean playroom and NOW closet space is such a boost to what will be our first "on the books" term with the county school system.
And although I'm still sorting, this is my so already loved schooling closet. WITH A LOCK ON THE DOOR. 
I SO owe my husband, already semi-eagerly committing myself to helping him clear out the garage we haven't been able to place our two cars in for the last 6 months. (ouch) Grace is now six before September 1st, which means in addition to laying out our schedule for the next term, and ordering term related supplies this week, I've also been preparing my Declaration of Intent and getting the attendance sheets ready. It all feels so odd and "official" even though we have been schooling for almost two years and we've been keeping records of all of our school work. A clean playroom and NOW closet space is such a boost to what will be our first "on the books" term with the county school system.
Saturday, July 08, 2006
Bumper To Bumper With Bubba
Is there anything better than having a big brother to watch over you and protect you...and bury you in sofa pillows? Jack has so much love and affection for Faith, that at times he is at a loss as to how to show her gently. This is one of his finer, calm moments where he scored big time brownie points with his sister.
Friday, July 07, 2006
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