CTM: Mom! K2 is doing regrouping. I taught him an easier way. Let's say 15 is the number. You plant a base of 5 and launch 1. I knew he'd like that. (As in 29 + 36 stacked on top of each other.)
This is to me one of the many joys of having my children learning at home. I'd never see that at if they were at school. CTM (age 9) would never have the opportunity to teach his little brother (age 7) either.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008
First day of school a success. Eager beavers were up easily and starting work with good cheer.
(OK, BTG beside me says she didn't feel like an eager beaver but rather a bear just woken up from its winter nap. I was impressed that she didn't behave that way!)
We are soon off to a homeschool picnic. I have made chocolate cake and icing but the cake is still too hot to ice. We have to leave in 30 minutes so it is in the fridge to cool. CTM thinks I should make this cake every year since apparently I also made it last year. We have to bring a dessert to share and picnic food for ourselves. I made egg sandwiches and scones for us.
On the way to the picnic I have to stop and pick up the key from the plumber who hopefully fixed the leaky tap for the tenants. We've had a run of bills from various plumbers....it seems to be mostly on holiday long weekends. Thank goodness this one wasn't!
(OK, BTG beside me says she didn't feel like an eager beaver but rather a bear just woken up from its winter nap. I was impressed that she didn't behave that way!)
We are soon off to a homeschool picnic. I have made chocolate cake and icing but the cake is still too hot to ice. We have to leave in 30 minutes so it is in the fridge to cool. CTM thinks I should make this cake every year since apparently I also made it last year. We have to bring a dessert to share and picnic food for ourselves. I made egg sandwiches and scones for us.
On the way to the picnic I have to stop and pick up the key from the plumber who hopefully fixed the leaky tap for the tenants. We've had a run of bills from various plumbers....it seems to be mostly on holiday long weekends. Thank goodness this one wasn't!
Sunday, August 24, 2008
A weekend alone
With Pieman away and the kidlets sleeping over, it's been a different kind of weekend than I usually have. It has been enjoyable although I don't think I would like it full-time. I like being with my family. I like that we are a family. That said, I enjoyed getting curtains made and up ALL IN ONE DAY. I also made plans that involved dinner and a movie with friends and staying up till midnight just for fun. But there weren't any cuddles, or silly mealtimes. I did, though, get to stand up for my meal, or sit down if I wanted to. I made lunch and ate it in stages as each bit was ready and while I waited I ate a chocolate bar. Chocolate, potato pancakes, chocolate, curry and potato, chocolate, corn on the cob, chocolate.
I am thankful for the chance for a break, I will love it when they come home.
I am thankful for the chance for a break, I will love it when they come home.
Monday, August 11, 2008
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