1. Last Saturday we took the kids to a place in Perry called Go Fish. It was so much fun. They watched a short video about fishing in Georgia and then we headed outside to look at the different fish tanks. Each tank was filled with fish representative of the different areas in Georgia. Luke was not to sure what to think about all of that and kept his distance from the glass. Back inside the kids were able to play a few simulation games; dove shooting, squirrel shooting, and fish catching. Above you can see Simon "reeling" in his catch. A good time was had by all.
2. I am really into jars right now. Clear glass jars of all sizes. Last week I reorganized and weeded through my kitchen cabinets. It was way past its time. Using my glass jars I emptied pasta, nuts, raisins, rice, etc. into my glass. I love the way it looks and it removed the bulky packaging from my small storage spaces.
3. With homeschooling I am seeing the personalities of my children through different situations and challenges. I am seeing that both Lucy and Simon are fairly quick learners. That up until this point it doesn't require too much on their part to master a new skill. That's great, until it isn't. The English language and all of its "exceptions to the rules" can be challenging to introduce. Just when they've learned that when there is one vowel in a word it will have the short sound, we come at them with the idea that sometimes the rule is broken and it neither short nor long. I'm learning that both L and S have a desire for perfection in them. They don't like it when their answer is wrong and it has to be erased and then it doesn't look neat. They both struggle with perseverance on any given day. Unfortunately they both have a teacher that is marred by sin, who lacks patience at times, and who herself could use an extra heaping of perseverance. I'm so thankful that are mercies are new every morning.
4. Downcast. This is the word I would use to describe my state this week. Over and over in my head I have replayed the verse, "why are you downcast, oh my soul?" I haven't been able to put my finger on the answer. Maybe it's that I have lots of fingers pointing in lots of different directions. I love the change of seasons but with that comes new challenges. Clothing everyone is high on the top of the list. Clothing everyone and having the right size shoes requires spending money and although I myself like to spend money my budget doesn't always like the results. Another problem, I like my kids to look cute. I know that it doesn't matter and it's certainly not of up most importance but just being honest, I like cuteness. Cuteness equals cash. On the same lines of clothing, I myself become discontent with my wardrobe and begin to feel like "that homeschool mom". You know what I'm talking about. The one that doesn't cut her hair, rarely wears make up, and looks as if her blue jeans and black tee have become her uniform. I've certainly had a few ugly days this week. You now what I'm talking about. Those days when you look in the mirror and think, can I please crawl back into bed? knowing that the answer is, "no". There are other things that fill my head; anticipations, dreams, prayers in a holding pattern. I'm so thankful that my God's unfailing love will never change. That His love is not dependent on how I feel. That He is the same yesterday, today and forever.
5. Blue jeans. Why can they be so expensive? I mean really, they are just denim. I have struggled for years to find ones that I love. And the fits. Do there really need to be so many styles? Hip hugger, boot cut, regular fit, low rise, skinny, wide legged...jeez.
