Plans for this week
Not too much! I am trying as much as possible, to just stay home, since there isn't really anywhere we have
to be for the next few days. Lots of games are being played,
roller-blades are going around the basement, we are cooking some
slightly fancier lunches and dinners than normal, and spending a lot of
time sitting around reading, talking, and watching a little Mr. Bean
here and there. This week, plans include a walk in the woods, a bowling
outing, a New Year's Eve dinner and movie night, and everyone getting a
new calendar on New Year's Day.
Thinking about
Exhaling. It always takes me longer than I think it should to really settle into the post-Christmas spirit. It is really one of my very favorite times of year, this space between Christmas and New Year's Day. There is nothing much to do, everyone has some new "toys", the house is fairly clean, we have tons of food from entertaining and baking....really, what is not to love? But it does take me a couple of days to truly accept that yes, we can just sit around and do not much for a few days and that is totally okay! Better than okay, actually.
Homeschool notes
Well, not much going on here! I am thinking next Monday might be a bit
difficult, easing back into things, but we'll cross that bridge when we get to it. I was feeling guilty about not
continuing Rose's phonics lessons over break, as I originally thought I
might. But she has been trying to puzzle out a lot of things on her own
lately: short books, titles, signs, etc.. so I like to think the break
is actually doing her some good and stirring up her interest.
Out of doors
It has been unseasonably warm. Christmas was green, and rainy. No snow is in the forecast, much to the kids' disappointment. I am pretty sure that
much of last winter's break was spent sledding. Not this year!
In the kitchen
Watching & reading
Sounds like you are having a fun break! Could you tell me where you bought your long table? Our family is quickly outgrowing ours, and I'm trying to find a longer one. Yours is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIt does sound like a good break! I enjoyed Cutting for Stone -- had a hard time putting it down sometimes. I still hope to see The Hobbit soon.
ReplyDeleteAlso a bit trepidatious about getting back to school work next week, as we've enjoyed the time off!
We got the table years and years ago at a local furniture store - it is from the Attic Treasures line by Broyhill. I just googled it, and they still seem to make it (link is http://www.broyhillfurniture.com/Furniture/Dining-Room-Furniture/cr100011-Attic-Heirlooms.aspx).
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kim!
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