Off to school we go...

We started a new book today in school. It's called In Grandma's Attic. I can't wait to read more! I may read ahead. This is the first book I feel like doing that with. The first chapter was a little story about Pride. I don't think Brooklyn totally understood it. Pride is something that isn't easy to explain, but after we read it I tried to explain a little more of what happened. The Grandmother told a story of when she was young. So, lots of words and concepts that are foreign to Brooklyn, but that's why we read. I just loved it!

Also, we've been reading about George Muller. He had such an amazing faith. I find with each story I was crying at the end, or all the way through, depending on the story. It's really hard to read when you're crying. I've been crying a lot lately.. must be hormones.

So far, we've just been doing a math book that I bought from a store. But she's enjoying it so much I bought a whole curriculum. I'm not sure how much we'll be able to get done before summer. But I have no problems working on stuff during the summer... at least a little bit.. and to keep working on her reading and writing. I think at this point it would be such a mistake to stop the momentum that we're building.

I'm off to the library today. I'm not sure if I'm going to take a little girl along or not. I'm still not feeling great, but the movies have to be returned. I was planning on taking Samantha, but I don't know.

Yesterday Brooklyn was looking at Samantha's cup with her name on it. She was saying the letters and said that it said, "Sabata".

I said, "Yes, it says SaMANtha".

Brooklyn said, "I don't want to call her that. I want to call her Sabata."

Update

I haven't blogged in a while, and I think it's because I don't really know what to say. So I'll just write a catch up.

Rebecca is much better now than when I last posted. I'm sure she had Baby Measles and is over them now. It was a rough go, though.

School has been going well. We've been getting to it every week day. I think Brooklyn enjoys the one-on-one time with Mommy.

Trevor is now working from home 3 days a week! This saves us a lot of money. And it's very nice to have him home. And he won't be travelling, like we thought. So this means the girls and I won't be going to Regina. We were all a little disappointed, but I'm sure it's better this way.

My health has been up and down. I'm going for my tests next week. So, hopefully this will all get worked out.

The post with no name

Well, lots is going on around here. Trevor and I finished leveling the lawn and seeded it. I'm so glad we got that started. I want to have a beautiful lawn by Sept. I'm not sure if it will be, but at least it has a chance.

I've been making a quilt for Samantha but I sort of stalled since we've been working outside. When I have a chance to, all I want to do is sit on the couch with my hunny, Trevor. And I've sort of been putting of starting Brooklyn schooling until I was finished the quilt, but today durning the first part of nap time we started some reading. We read the Bible passage, and from 3 different books. It was really nice. We just sat at the table and ate together while I read and then tried to get her to talk about it a little. When we are done eating we're going to try and learn a Bible verse. It's on a CD called Sing the Word. They try to make it easier by putting them to music. I'll let you know how it goes.

New Favorite

I have a new favorite store! It's called Education Station. I know, but it's way more exciting than it sounds. I walked in there and thought I was in paradise! They have educational games and workbooks, toys, pencils, crafty things, posters!! It was amazing! I could have spent hours in there. I love it so much that I had to make up a reason just to go back.. that very same day. That's right, I went twice yesterday.

Dad pointed out that it's probably just like the one I used to go to by my gymnastics. And it is! I remember that place, and used to love it. Maybe not as much as I do now... but WOW! Now I know I was born to each. Not other peoples kids, but my own. I'm so excited about getting our curriculum for next year and extra stuff. I hope Samantha and Rebecca like workbooks as much as Brooklyn. Brooklyn is very much a people pleaser, so that helps. Samantha is not. Which is ok, because she's special in her own way! And who knows about Rebecca yet. I'm very excited to find out.