Creation and other things...

During the first 7 days of school... We reviewed the alphabet. (Oliver was just a little BORED.) We learned about the 7 days of Creation. And learned about the history of the Bible. We talked about how the Bible hasn't always been a book. We learned how it was copied onto scrolls. We made Pottery Jars and mini scrolls. He had some math review about patterns and we have been gaining an understanding of addition and subtraction with our number lines. We did a really fun project in art where we had a grid and they had to copy the line drawing that was in the grid. They loved that and wanted more to do. We memorized Proverbs 9:10 and sent a copy of it in the mail to Gram and Pawpaw. We had our Exploration day where we spend the day outside! We learned about ants. Where they live. The 3 different types of ants. The stages of development. And how the colony works. We have been making great use of my busy bag collection. I may do another post on those later. :) I am figuring out that the schedule doesn't need to rule my day. While I want to be disciplined in our efforts, I can't let me need for control to squeeze out the opportunities that the Holy Spirit sees fit to teach us all a lesson. For example, when we studied ants, we were talking about the exoskeleton and I knew the kids were restless. But I felt like that this was a great time to learn about the armor of God. So to Ephesians we went. We also had our first piano lesson with Mrs. Livengood this week. The boys are ecstatic! I am thankful for another teaching adult in their lives so that they can practice their manners and obedience outside of "mom". I am so thankful for the prayers of so many people. I hadn't realized the challenge that homeschooling would provide. It is a work in progress. I suffer from trying to put TOO much into the curriculum. Perfectionist at work I suppose. But we are enjoying our days. And I am loving the slower pace that our days are taking on. It is inspiring me to slow way down. Less photo sessions. No more tv. Read more. Play more. And less time on the internet. Slow down and enjoy every moment of our days... even when I am ready to pull my hair out because Eliza is crying, Liam needs his bottom wiped, and someone let cat out, while Oliver is getting the mail in his underwear and the phone is ringing and my coffee is getting cold... enjoy it.