My trio (and I!) always do so much better with a little structure to our days, so starting each morning with chores, Bible time, and then some school is a great way to ensure a positive outcome to our day!
Our chores are sprinkled throughout the day – some right after breakfast, some right after lunch, and some during dinner prep time.
I am focused on training up this trio of mine and they thrive on helping here at Twin Oaks and owning their own responsibilities!
After morning chores and the children’s personal Bible time, we meet for worship, Bible memory, a devotional and prayer time.
It is our favorite time of the day!
We have been continuing on with Math and they are all doing great!
Tate and Eliza just started learning multiplying with carrying and I have to say I was surprised at how very quickly they caught on!
Teaching these kiddos is super FUN!
After Math and a bit of handwriting and language, we have been working through a curriculum called Bible Study for All Ages.
It has been really good and we are all learning so much!
We do illustrations and narrations (my favorite teaching tool!) after our story each day.
We also have been enjoying Adventures in Odyssey, a radio show.
We were given a four week free-trial because of the quarantine, but once it was up we paid the monthly subscription fee so we could keep listening!
There are coloring pages on the website that you can print off.
Coloring while listening was a hit on those cold weather days.
Our school mascots are furry and cute and always under our feet!
When Chad is home he works on his own school.
He is responsible for his own pace and for finishing his work!
He is very close to being done with his 10th grade year!
We always love having him here – especially when he practices his guitar.
Blake goes over the children’s school work with them about once a month.
They love to show their Daddy what they have been working on!
I am sure if and when the weather finally catches up with the date on the calendar we will not be able to stay inside for even a minute!
I still feel like I will sprinkle some math and reading throughout our summer days because too much is lost otherwise.
Blake and I are both so pleased that these kiddos LOVE to learn!
That is the GOAL!
Their enthusiasm makes learning together very fun!
I’ve been a “teacher” for twenty years now – crazy, isn’t it?!
I still enjoy it as much as I did on day one!
Praise the Lord that He fills me with His joy for this journey!!
I couldn’t imagine anything better!!
The truth is, we NEED date night!
We planned our route carefully as the stores in our area are not open to their full hours yet, but we did make time to see if Starbucks was open again…and it WAS.
We ended our time in town getting grocery, but it was FUN to do it together!
Cold days bring out the games too!
Sometimes those cold rainy days just call for a nap.
There have been a few warm, sunny, blue, beautiful days sprinkled here and there…and it keeps us outside the entire day!
My trio and I got our swim cubby area all ready for the opening of our pool!
It’s never too cold or rainy to see our favorites!
The boys built the babies new bunk beds for David and Kay one afternoon!
This guy got his driver’s license!
All of these people, including me, still need to eat!
I am happy to say The Pilates Studio is re-opening next week!!!!
Addie bought some weights for me to use during my workouts because I was using canned food for weights!
We celebrated that Chad got a new job!
This is my crew after we dropped Chad off at work!
Note to self: when watching the grand babies, count them often, and check when it is too quiet.
I was walking into the kitchen one morning and saw this!
This quarantine life has allowed me to have dinner ready and all of the prep dishes done by 5 p.m.
These two are GROWING!
Kay and her crew gave me these beautiful tulips on Mother’s Day!
Even though life is starting back up here for us – there are prayers, wondering thoughts, and emotions still going on for each of us in different ways at different times.
I have a lot to celebrate!!
Lunch was delicious!!
My children spoiled me with plants for the front porch, a new fire pit, a bracelet set and a necklace, an outfit, and some of my favorite store bought treats!
