Friday was co-op and then Tom got home and we had a full weekend. Monday went by with us being busy trying to catch up from the weekend and fit in scouts, etc. Today has been a bit easier on us but I've been tired lately and not feeling like blogging.
Monday the kids hit a full day of regular school work. Today I told them to do their math and then they could "unschool." I do that about once a month or so and highly recommend it. You get to see the kinds of things that interest your children that way.
Wes is reading Killer Angels by Michael Shaara and that's what he spent some time doing. It's the first novel in ages he's seemed to enjoy. Maddie and Tyler decided to do some home ec! The cooked home made hash browns and pancakes~yes for lunch, lol~and then did some big time cleaning in the kitchen. They even made up a menu for each person who would be eating. Which, in this case, was only Wes. ;)
After that, they went out to run a bit (Maddie walked since she's got the cold) as they're going to do a 1/2 mile run (Tyler) and 1 mile run (Maddie and Wes) at our last co-op on Friday. I walked Tucker and worked on dinner and they helped out a bit. Now they're outside playing with a giant cloth frisbee type toy while Tucker cries inconsolably because he can't go out with them. But he bites the frisbee, tears holes in it, and runs off with it~not good for sure. :)
Workouts:
Friday~AM Cardio Burn Yoga, 30 minute practice: PM Dog walk and Fit Body Yoga, Core Practice
Saturday~Jessica Smith's 10 Pounds Down Cardio Abs, cardio ab portion; Fit Body Yoga, Upper Body; PM dog walk.
Sunday~short dog walk; Rainbeau Mars' Pure Tranquility (set on the beach in Hawaii, just a lovely, stretchy yoga workout, very gentle).
Monday~Jessica Smith's 10 Pounds Down Cardio Abs, 4 minute Tummy Torching Tabata. If you've done tabata, try this 4 minute gem and you'll feel DONE. All out maximum effort for 20 seconds, rest 10 and do it again. 8 times total. After that was Element Yoga Power Yoga. PM dog walk
Today~Tracie Long Reboot Volume 2 (intense/recovery type cardio using body weight, light weights, and med ball). Lots of fun. PM dog walk and Rodney Yee's Ultimate Power Yoga, restoration segment.
What I'm reading: The Goddess Test (http://www.amazon.com/The-Goddess-Test-Harlequin-Teen/dp/0373210264/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335307837&sr=8-1) ; just started Goddess Interrupted (http://www.amazon.com/Goddess-Interrupted-Harlequin-Aimee-Carter/dp/0373210450/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1335307837&sr=8-4). Great youth novels based on Greek mythology. Since I liked the Percy Jackson series and the Iron Fey series I knew I would enjoy these. I certainly do.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Thursday, April 19, 2012
What a great day! The sun was out and it was in the mid 70s. So nice after all the rain~and I think it may rain again tomorrow.
We were hanging out, slowly doing work, etc. Wes is nursing a bit of a head cold and fell asleep over his work~it was too funny. One of the benefits of homeschool~you can stop work and take a nap.
It was errand day for me. Post office, library, store. Wes and I forgot to pick up his food for a co-op class tomorrow, grrr.....I guess I'll do that on the way tomorrow.
Maddie is getting ready for another debate at co-op so I need to spend some time helping her out with that. And, I need to pick the questions out for the "game show" type quiz I'm doing in Astronomy tomorrow.
God is good! That is my constant refrain. Whether it's going my way or all against me, God sees and is good to me. And today, that thought has just blessed my soul.
Today's workout: Ellen Barrett Grace and Gusto; 1 mile walk with Tucker; Yoga for Stress Relief and Flexibility, Stress Relief practice. You must hold all your stress in your back and hips, because most stress relief practices I have focus on hip openers and forward bends! And yep, those are my tightest areas.
We were hanging out, slowly doing work, etc. Wes is nursing a bit of a head cold and fell asleep over his work~it was too funny. One of the benefits of homeschool~you can stop work and take a nap.
It was errand day for me. Post office, library, store. Wes and I forgot to pick up his food for a co-op class tomorrow, grrr.....I guess I'll do that on the way tomorrow.
Maddie is getting ready for another debate at co-op so I need to spend some time helping her out with that. And, I need to pick the questions out for the "game show" type quiz I'm doing in Astronomy tomorrow.
God is good! That is my constant refrain. Whether it's going my way or all against me, God sees and is good to me. And today, that thought has just blessed my soul.
Today's workout: Ellen Barrett Grace and Gusto; 1 mile walk with Tucker; Yoga for Stress Relief and Flexibility, Stress Relief practice. You must hold all your stress in your back and hips, because most stress relief practices I have focus on hip openers and forward bends! And yep, those are my tightest areas.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Today the kids finished up their reports on our trip Sunday to the Allatoona Battlefield. Maddie's favorite part of the trip was hiking~and eating. Hmm, why am I not surprised? :D
Wes and I sat down last night and looked through some websites and looked at tutorials, etc. and picked out his math program for next year. I think he's really excited about studying Geometry with Math U See. I think Mary Madison will use the same thing for Algebra I. They're both doing really well with the math they are doing now and gaining more and more confidence, which is a great thing.
Tom got off for his meeting that will last until Friday noon. Maddie, Ty and I went to piano and the bread store and are hanging out with Wes now.
It's been chilly and rainy all day and when there was a break in the rain, Maddie and Tyler decided to climb a tree. Seriously, a wet tree? One second Maddie was climbing, the next she was on the ground. With scratches all over both legs. I'm glad she didn't really get hurt and hope she has learned a lesson. But, as she's an adventurer, probably not.
Today's workout: Tamilee Webb Tight on Time Hot Spots: warm up, cardio step (used a band and 2 pound weights); Element Yoga for Weightloss.
Wes and I sat down last night and looked through some websites and looked at tutorials, etc. and picked out his math program for next year. I think he's really excited about studying Geometry with Math U See. I think Mary Madison will use the same thing for Algebra I. They're both doing really well with the math they are doing now and gaining more and more confidence, which is a great thing.
Tom got off for his meeting that will last until Friday noon. Maddie, Ty and I went to piano and the bread store and are hanging out with Wes now.
It's been chilly and rainy all day and when there was a break in the rain, Maddie and Tyler decided to climb a tree. Seriously, a wet tree? One second Maddie was climbing, the next she was on the ground. With scratches all over both legs. I'm glad she didn't really get hurt and hope she has learned a lesson. But, as she's an adventurer, probably not.
Today's workout: Tamilee Webb Tight on Time Hot Spots: warm up, cardio step (used a band and 2 pound weights); Element Yoga for Weightloss.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Today was kind of a crazy day here. I had to make sure got done in between trips to pick up Maddie's contacts, get some things from Kmart, and a grocery run to get something Wes could cook for the men to eat tonight as Maddie and I had a Mother/Daughter Banquet to attend at church. Of course, as soon as I came out of Kroger the rain storm started too! Life's funny that way.
The only negative is that, because of the rain, Tucker didn't get walked. That means he's feisty and I need to cut this short so we can go tug on a rope or play ball. :)
Today's workout: Punch Advanced (kickboxing flared workout with 1 pound weighted gloves); Crunch Pick Your Spot Pilates, Buns and Thighs. Tonight was 10 MS Yoga for Beginners, 2 segments: Yoga for Flexibility and Balance and Stress Relief Yoga.
The only negative is that, because of the rain, Tucker didn't get walked. That means he's feisty and I need to cut this short so we can go tug on a rope or play ball. :)
Today's workout: Punch Advanced (kickboxing flared workout with 1 pound weighted gloves); Crunch Pick Your Spot Pilates, Buns and Thighs. Tonight was 10 MS Yoga for Beginners, 2 segments: Yoga for Flexibility and Balance and Stress Relief Yoga.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Spent the day getting back into the school groove. I thought I'd share some snippets from our learning day with you guys.
Tyler: He's been reading a book called Painless Vocabulary and he decided that he wanted to write a paragraph using 15 new words that he'd learned from reading it. It was very well done and lots of fun to read. He simply has a passion for reading and writing and is really good at it!
Wes: He just loves Astronomy and History and spent part of his day working on that. He also spent some time on Biology and regaled us all with tales of the diseases you can get from ticks and flies. We're all somewhat afraid to go outside now! He has a gift for facts and a passion for seeking out the beauty in God's creation~and an excellent memory.
Maddie: My gifted artist. Drawing, journaling, piano, singing, painting, any sort of creative pursuit is "music to her ears." She is also developing quite a passion for History and chose to spend extra time today on that. She's also participated in a debate class this term at co-op and is developing her public speaking skills in a way that's exciting to see.
Yes, there was math, regular type chores and school work, etc. But when playing video games and watching TV isn't an option during the day, kids will learn things and find passions to pursue. And when it occurs, I'm humbled to catch a glimpse of each of my children becoming the person God has gifted them to be.
Today's workout: 1 mile from Leslie Sansone's 5 Really Big Miles; YogaWorks Body Slim (tough practice alternating cardio vinyasas and slow burns~something to grow into for sure); 1 mile walk with Tucker.
Tyler: He's been reading a book called Painless Vocabulary and he decided that he wanted to write a paragraph using 15 new words that he'd learned from reading it. It was very well done and lots of fun to read. He simply has a passion for reading and writing and is really good at it!
Wes: He just loves Astronomy and History and spent part of his day working on that. He also spent some time on Biology and regaled us all with tales of the diseases you can get from ticks and flies. We're all somewhat afraid to go outside now! He has a gift for facts and a passion for seeking out the beauty in God's creation~and an excellent memory.
Maddie: My gifted artist. Drawing, journaling, piano, singing, painting, any sort of creative pursuit is "music to her ears." She is also developing quite a passion for History and chose to spend extra time today on that. She's also participated in a debate class this term at co-op and is developing her public speaking skills in a way that's exciting to see.
Yes, there was math, regular type chores and school work, etc. But when playing video games and watching TV isn't an option during the day, kids will learn things and find passions to pursue. And when it occurs, I'm humbled to catch a glimpse of each of my children becoming the person God has gifted them to be.
Today's workout: 1 mile from Leslie Sansone's 5 Really Big Miles; YogaWorks Body Slim (tough practice alternating cardio vinyasas and slow burns~something to grow into for sure); 1 mile walk with Tucker.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
What a glorious weekend we had. The weather warmed up and the kids spent some time outside Saturday. Tyler had a soccer game at 3 on Saturday and we all went to that. We came home and I walked Tucker after I started dinner. Tyler helped me cook, Maddie set the table and cleaned the table afterward, and Wes did dishes. It felt good to work as a team.
Today was Tom's last day of vacation so we left Rome about 9:30 am and headed to Cartersville. We went to Cracker Barrel for breakfast, courtesy of my uncle who gave us a gift card there last Christmas. Good heavens, my 14 year old daughter Maddie can eat! After that, we went to Red Top Mountain to the Allatoona Battlefield, the site of a Civil War battle. We hiked to various spots on the mountain for about an hour (it's the southernmost point of the Appalachians) and then went into Red Top mountain to eat our picnic lunch. After coming home Tom and I crashed, er, took a nap for a bit, while the kids relaxed, read a book, and played with buddies. Now they're at a youth event (picnic and Ultimate Frisbee) at Berry College. Tom will find it hard to return to work tomorrow and we'll probably be slowly making our way back to school after a great spring break.
Saturday's workout: Shape Lean and Strong Yoga; 1 1/2 mile dog walk
Today's workout: 2 plus mile hike on the mountain; Element Am/Pm Yoga for Beginners, PM practice
Today was Tom's last day of vacation so we left Rome about 9:30 am and headed to Cartersville. We went to Cracker Barrel for breakfast, courtesy of my uncle who gave us a gift card there last Christmas. Good heavens, my 14 year old daughter Maddie can eat! After that, we went to Red Top Mountain to the Allatoona Battlefield, the site of a Civil War battle. We hiked to various spots on the mountain for about an hour (it's the southernmost point of the Appalachians) and then went into Red Top mountain to eat our picnic lunch. After coming home Tom and I crashed, er, took a nap for a bit, while the kids relaxed, read a book, and played with buddies. Now they're at a youth event (picnic and Ultimate Frisbee) at Berry College. Tom will find it hard to return to work tomorrow and we'll probably be slowly making our way back to school after a great spring break.
Saturday's workout: Shape Lean and Strong Yoga; 1 1/2 mile dog walk
Today's workout: 2 plus mile hike on the mountain; Element Am/Pm Yoga for Beginners, PM practice
Friday, April 13, 2012
I am absolutely flabbergasted by myself. Here I had a week off and was restless, more stressed out, etc. than if I have a routine. That seems to be what usually happens with me. It reminds me of what God says in Genesis. Adam and Eve were given work BEFORE sin entered the world. They were giving tasks to do and only after the Fall did thorns, etc. come along and make that work more frustrating and difficult.
We were born to work. We were born to move, serve, give, and live lives that bless others. So, even when I'm on "vacation" I need to approach life with a mentality of serving. Tom, my family, others. In doing so, I find meaning and joy.
We had co-op today and I taught Astronomy class about Stars, Black Holes, Supernovas, Constellations, etc. Next week is my last teaching gig for the year, thank goodness.
Thursday's workout: Karen Voight Ultimate Step workout, performed over a fitness band without the step. Still did the plyos, etc. and my knees thanked me. Walked Tucker for a mile too.
Today's workout: Aim True Beginner's Yoga Practice (not beginner, definitely challenging and intermediate in level). I'm getting ready to walk Tucker and then do Lower Body Pilates, Glutes.
We were born to work. We were born to move, serve, give, and live lives that bless others. So, even when I'm on "vacation" I need to approach life with a mentality of serving. Tom, my family, others. In doing so, I find meaning and joy.
We had co-op today and I taught Astronomy class about Stars, Black Holes, Supernovas, Constellations, etc. Next week is my last teaching gig for the year, thank goodness.
Thursday's workout: Karen Voight Ultimate Step workout, performed over a fitness band without the step. Still did the plyos, etc. and my knees thanked me. Walked Tucker for a mile too.
Today's workout: Aim True Beginner's Yoga Practice (not beginner, definitely challenging and intermediate in level). I'm getting ready to walk Tucker and then do Lower Body Pilates, Glutes.
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