We just finished the half- way mark for this school year. We have been a little distracted this week. In science we are studying birds and Sean built us a bird feeder to put right outside of our window. Yesterday we were discussing birds right when a male and female cardinal landed and began eating off of the ground. It was right on cue and I couldn't have planned it any better. Our yard is indeed one big science experiment.
A couple of weeks ago we finished reading "Because of Winn-Dixie". We enjoyed the book and are going to be renting the movie soon to compare them. I created space on our bookshelves just for my son's books. We are currently reading "Prince Caspian" from the Chronicles of Narnia. That too will be released as a movie next year.
We originally committed to homeschool for a period of three years. We are almost at that time frame and are opting to commit to at least three more years. We love the flexibility, Dave is learning at pace or ahead of his peers. Each year as homeschooling grows there are more and more options available to them for outside activities.
The greatest thing about homeschooling is this. It's been raining and dh is not in a hurry to get to work. My son is up and the two of them are playing. They were wrestling around and both laughing. We are not rushing to get anywhere, in fact we're still in our pj's. We are just a family this morning, and isn't that the way it should be?
