.....you have to reheat your coffee after every three sips because you keep forgetting about it and then you find it the next day in the microwave......beacuse you forgot about it the last time you reheated it.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
You Know You're a Homeschool Mom When......
.....you have to reheat your coffee after every three sips because you keep forgetting about it and then you find it the next day in the microwave......beacuse you forgot about it the last time you reheated it.
Our Home: {Why We Choose to Homeschool: The Sibling Factor}
One of the reasons I love homeschooling is the sibling relationships that I see being nurtured. This wasn't an original reason we chose to homeschool but one of those benefits that we've seen before our own eyes. I see this with all the homeschool families around us as well. I'm not saying that if the older kids were not home all the time they wouldn't love their younger siblings but there is a definite difference that happens when the family unit is together all the time. Here are just a few of my observations.1.)The older ones get to know their younger siblings better because they are not away from them for 6+ hours a day. B.W. is probably Lovebirds favorite person after mommy. And I'm sure that when she is done nursing big brother will slip into that top spot quickly. If B.W. was a little older we know that he could totally handle watching all of his siblings.
2.) Age is not a factor. Whenever I hear the words homeschool kids and unsocialized I always laugh. This has not been our experience at all! I love how our kids will make friends with just about anybody. They can also carry on a conversation with any age including adults. When I've been around kids who are not with their siblings through out the day it appears that age does play a factor. I don't hear my kids say, "That is for babies." or "They are too little to play with." We have had friends over before and have heard this. I loved B.W.'s response. "Well lets play with the little ones for a little bit to make them happy and then we'll play something else." I wondered if as my kids got into those teen years if age might become a factor. By the teens I've seen who are homeschooled it won't be. I love seeing a 6th grader be totally accepted by a 12th grader at co-op. Age is just not a factor. In adult life it's not a factor so why should it be as a kid. You don't ever say, "Sorry, I only have friends who are between the ages of 40 and 45." Well I hope you don't!
3.) They are great friends. Believe me, my kids can definitely get on each others nerves and fight with each other. There are always going to be personality clashes. It's natural. But in the end my kids do love one another and miss each other terribly when someone is missing. They also know that in the end family relationships are the most important. They see Prince Charming and I have close relationships with our siblings as an example. At times when the older ones are fighting with each other I talk about how I have many friendships but with time some of those fizzle out but the ones I know will always be there are the friendships with my sisters and same goes for Prince Charming and his brothers.
Seeing our kids become best friends with their siblings wasn't a reason we chose to homeschool but has definitely now jumped high up on the list of why we continue to choose to.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Celebrating Tabernacles
We decided to head down to Brown County and camp to celebrate Tabernacles.
We brought the dogs along with us and they loved it and we loved having them with us. It made us want to get the RV even more. Our dogs are a part of the family so we love when they can join us on vacation and with an RV they could always come along.
Cuddlebug couldn't wait to drink hot cocoa.....or hot cocu as she calls it.
Lovebird was trying to call the nearest five star hotel after she stole daddy's phone.
"I don't know why they don't trust me when they get the food out for meals?"
Daddy and the older two climbed to the top of the watch tower.
Cuddlebug chose to keep her feet on the ground. She's not real fond of heights.
We enjoyed the absolutely beautiful weather and loved being outdoors.
For some reason napping in a tent causes awful bed head.
While we took down the tent and cleaned up Cuddlebug found some pretty flowers to pick.
It was a fabulous time.
Almost 1!
In another month we will be celebrating a first birthday.
And I'm not ready for it! Just like I'm not ready for little Lovebird to be crawling all over the place like she is.
But I can't wait for the birthday and I know that this one is not going to disappoint us in the cake smashing.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Seasons Changing
Fall is here.
And it's beautiful.
Note: We were trying to figure out how tall this tree is so you will notice Curly Bear standing at the bottom of it with a tape measure. It's 82 Feet!!! That is one big tree!!!
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Week of the Cousins
The kids had been counting down the days until the cousins were to come and stay with us for a whole week.
Our house was a tad louder than usual.
Dinner time was a tad crazier and messier than normal.
But more fun was had than usual!!!!
Preschool science experiments took over the kitchen.
Does it sink or does it float?
Trying to make a run for it. It rained every day so the kids were wanting to go play outside soooo bad.
Much coloring happened. Cuddlebug loved having some other kids join in her school activities.
The Wanderer.
Our house was a tad louder than usual.
Dinner time was a tad crazier and messier than normal.
But more fun was had than usual!!!!
Preschool science experiments took over the kitchen.
Does it sink or does it float?
Trying to make a run for it. It rained every day so the kids were wanting to go play outside soooo bad.
Much coloring happened. Cuddlebug loved having some other kids join in her school activities.
The Wanderer.Everyone had a great time and we can't wait to have them come back for the holidays!
Missing our Pool Days
Oh how I miss our daily trips to the pool. Just looking back at these pictures I can feel the afternoon heat of summer! 
Actually, the day these pictures were taken it was freezing! Lovebird was protesting a tad about being put in for the mere photo op.
Then there is Curly Bear and B.W. who could really care less about the temperatures and will take any chance to be in the water.
Cuddlebug spent much of her summer sitting on these stairs. This was most definitely her favorite spot.
And why did Cuddlebug and Lovebird like going to the pool? Snack Time of course! We wouldn't be there for more than five minutes and Cuddlebug would be asking if it was almost time for the whistle to blow so she could have a snack. Our last trip Daddy let the kids pick out a treat from the vending machines. Lovebird didn't think it was fair she didn't get any Skittles so she just sat and begged. It worked. Thankfully we caught the fact that Cuddlebug had sneaked her one. We then had a nice conversation about choking hazards. We are already looking forward to next Spring when the pool opens back up.
Girls Night: Tennis
So the girls decided to head out for some Girls Only tennis.
This one will be some stiff competition one day!
Catch Up: {Summer Fun List: Cedar Point}
At the end of the summer we made a last minute trip to Cedar Point so we could mark that off of our Summer Fun List. Most kids were back in school so the park wasn't too crowded.
While Daddy took the older two on one of the big roller coasters I took the little ones to a show. Cuddlebug absolutely loved it and I'm pretty sure we could of just stayed here all day and she would have been totally content.
There were hardly any kids there so Cuddlebug got all the characters pretty much to herself for the "Dance Party". She thought this was just the best thing ever. She absolutely loves characters and when at Disney your time is always so limited with them.
We finally joined back up and it was time for the Jr. Gemini. Always the first Cedar Point coaster that each kid rides to break them in.
Curly Bear is in the very front while Cuddlebug and Daddy are a little farther back. Everyone loved it.
There are the older two. I feel like most of the pictures are of the little ones since I was with them with the camera most of the day while Daddy had the older ones on the bigger rides.
Here is B.W. walking back after riding the big swings. He probably didn't need to take his tennis shoes off......but you can never be too careful I suppose.
Lovebird finally gets to get in on the ride action. This is seriously one of the only rides she was allowed to ride. She loved it!
B.W. was a great big brother and rode with Cuddlebug so Daddy could take pictures.
And then Curly Bear took up the rear in the caboose. It was a fun and relaxing day. By the end the big kids had rode the Gemini, the Iron Dragon, the Coal Mine ride, and the Blue Streak. They also rode the Woodstock Express along with Mommy and Cuddlebug. By next summer I bet some even bigger coasters will be added to the list.
While Daddy took the older two on one of the big roller coasters I took the little ones to a show. Cuddlebug absolutely loved it and I'm pretty sure we could of just stayed here all day and she would have been totally content.
There were hardly any kids there so Cuddlebug got all the characters pretty much to herself for the "Dance Party". She thought this was just the best thing ever. She absolutely loves characters and when at Disney your time is always so limited with them.
We finally joined back up and it was time for the Jr. Gemini. Always the first Cedar Point coaster that each kid rides to break them in.
Curly Bear is in the very front while Cuddlebug and Daddy are a little farther back. Everyone loved it.
There are the older two. I feel like most of the pictures are of the little ones since I was with them with the camera most of the day while Daddy had the older ones on the bigger rides.
Here is B.W. walking back after riding the big swings. He probably didn't need to take his tennis shoes off......but you can never be too careful I suppose.
Lovebird finally gets to get in on the ride action. This is seriously one of the only rides she was allowed to ride. She loved it!
B.W. was a great big brother and rode with Cuddlebug so Daddy could take pictures.
And then Curly Bear took up the rear in the caboose. It was a fun and relaxing day. By the end the big kids had rode the Gemini, the Iron Dragon, the Coal Mine ride, and the Blue Streak. They also rode the Woodstock Express along with Mommy and Cuddlebug. By next summer I bet some even bigger coasters will be added to the list.
Derby Worthy
I think we need to head to Kentucky because this hat is most definitely Derby worthy. Don't you think so?
So Many Words
There are so many words that can describe Curly Bear.
Caring. Kind. Giggly. Determined.
Spunky. Mischievous. No Fear.
Sweet. Loving. Cuddly.
Thoughtful. Passionate. Curious.
Beautiful. Tender Hearted. Sensitive.
The things Prince Charming and I love about this girl are too many to mention.
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