What do Homeschoolers Do on a Break?

In our case we had a party. Z and my mom had a birthday. Same day. I still haven't topped that gift to her, never will.

We took pictures, the boys smiled. Notice how tall Z is now. As tall as Tigger, about as tall as my dad (who was the only one wearing shoes).

This is Z getting some grandma love. They are buddies. Never mind that we see them at least twice a month, they always hug each other like that.

Well after the party, what are we doing? See the above. Z received some games for his birthday. Z also received some money which he spent on games. He also ordered some books, manga, but they are still books. He also put together a bookcase, which was part of his birthday gift. Oh, he is my child! Bookcases for gifts!

Beside that what are we doing? He's sleeping in every day. I'm getting up to see Tigger off to work and then going back to bed. Then taking a little afternoon nap. Did I mention I sometimes have insomnia. I have nearly caught up on my sleep this week. 

I've also been planning more of our school year. I ordered some new books, which I will outline in another post. I planned our physics for the year, and evaluated the progress in other subjects. Mostly we're just hanging out. I like this schedule. We'll be back at work on Monday, ready for another six weeks. 

Friday Surprise

Earlier this week one of my uncles passed away. The funeral was in the northern part of our state and we were unable to attend. Aside from being unable to attend the funeral I was saddened because my mother would be there and I would not be able to see her. Imagine my surprise when these beautiful ladies showed up at my door today. Tigger had told me a surprise was coming and boy was he right. Below is aunt G. (on the left) and my mother (on the right).

I was so happy they were able to come down in visit. Z was also excited as his Mama is one of his favorite people in all the world. Did I mention they share a birthday? My mother claims part ownership of him and that's all right. We went to lunch and this was one of the many hugs Z initiated.


Posing where we had lunch. Tigger got off work and joined us. He knew about the surprise. What a great lunch.


More posing at our lunch. It was great to see them and show them around town a little, chat a lot, and spend some time together. We live several hundred miles away and this was the first time she or my aunt had been able to visit. I'm sorry my dad, who is at home, missed this. We would have loved to have seen him too.

Percy Jackson Movie Day

I think I am more excited than Z. Today we are taking a field trip to see Percy Jackson & The Lightning Thief. I have my camp half-blood shirt all ready, money stashed in my wallet, and gas in my car. Yippee!!

I'll post a review afterward. I've read a few early reviews and I plan to view the movie as a separate entity from the books. Z and I read the series last year, I read them twice.

For now I must consume more coffee and get ready.

Field Trip: St. Louis style

Here are some photos from our fantastic trip to City Museum in St. Louis. It was a wonderful place to visit and would be a great place to hang out.

A funky mosaic column

Z watching the turtles hovering under the warming light.

Tigger joining the rat race, round and round and round....

The boys huddling together for warmth. We've been in the south long enough for our blood to thin more than a tad.

The watchful monster outside. What a creative way to do a wall.

If you are interested in seeing more photos you can find them here.