Belated Weekly Update

Another week gone by. Just History again. The boys have been doing so well and I really think they're learning alot! We're studying Ancients this year, which I enjoy learning about as well. We talked about the first writings, cuneiform, hieroglyphs, mummies and pyramids. Here's some pics of our projects. We did cave paintings and cuneiform tablets. The tablets have their initials in cuneiform on it.

Here's Pokemon King's:

Here's Dinodude's:

And here's Rocket's:

Rocket didn't do a cuneiform tablet, but he loves to paint, so we let him do the cave painting. I haven't really officially started with his schooling yet. I'm going to wait until the 2nd term to start him off. By then, I'll have the baby too, so that'll be pretty interesting!

Back to School

We started back up with school on Tuesday. I think it went rather well. Really, we only had scripture study and history, so it's not like pulling teeth...yet! We started back with the ancients. We discussed archaeology and what history is. We also talked about life before Nintendo!!! I think the boys were really into it. They were answering all the questions...correctly! And asking questions themselves. I really hope it continues this way. Next week the schedule will pretty much be the same, although they'll be doing their narratives and outlining. We're gradually getting back into school. We've been starting around 10 or 10:30 in the morning and finishing around lunch. But, that's also including distractions! Rocket is one of those distractions! He kept coming in the schoolroom asking for peanut butter and rice cakes, or red fruit shake (which is really just kool-aid) or yellow oreos. And today, Bond needed a haircut before his shower, so of course Rocket had to have a haircut, too, but his reasoning was that he wanted to take a bath! Silly Rocket. And, when your boy child says he wants to take a bath, you really should jump on that!

Another thing going on this week is that Dindodude's been playing fooball. He complains a little before practice, but once he's out there, he's awesome!!! Here's a picture of him in his practice jersey. He already looks like a pro!!!

Been a While

We're still here, trudging along! So much going on lately. We've (well, I should say I've) decided to start school tomorrow. We had a family reunion yesterday, so I thought I'd take the day off today to recover. We're starting slowly. For the next 2 weeks, we'll be doing scripture study, history, and according to Pokemon King, Wii Fit! Apparently, he's designated that as his physical education! Then, the next 2 weeks, we'll add in Math and English. After that, pretty much everything else. Although, we will be in limbo, since I don't know exactly when the baby's coming. But, we plan on moving along until he comes! I figured it would be better to go ahead and start rather than wait until October to officially start. This way, we'll have a little bit done and they won't have to do as much during the summer.

Dinodude starts football today. We picked up his equipment last week. He was supposed to be wearing it a little each day, but we got a little behind on that, so he's wearing it now. He's starting to get a bit nervous. I know he'll do fine, though!

I'm also preparing for the baby. I've got the crib set up in our room and today I'm washing all the clothes. I didn't realize I had so many baby clothes! Quite a few are actually from Wally, too! And they're still in great shape! We're getting excited! Only about 3 weeks left! Yeah!

My Sister Had Her Baby!!!

My sister had her baby yesterday. We went up to the hospital to see him. Here's some pics of my boys holding him:

Look What Wally Made!!!

My talented son! He made this for scouts. Didn't he do an awesome job?!

30s Housewife

Found this quiz on another blog I visit.

30s Housewife

Here's my score:

78 As a 1930s wife, I am Very Superior Take the test!

We're Still Here

Summer's a crazy time! Wally just turned 15! What's up with that? How can I be old enough to have a 15 year old! This time next year, he'll be wanting to drive. Soooooo not ready for that! Amongst our business, I've been preparing for next year's schooling. Bond really has no idea what all is involved in that. Every time he asks what I'm doing, I tell him I'm working on school stuff. He says, "Again?" I told him it's a lot of work, just preparing. But, I'm sure I overdo it. I always overdo stuff. Each year I tell myself I'm going to be completely prepared and organized. Each year when we begin, I feel prepared and organized. A few weeks into it, I usually have to change something. So, I guess I'll never be fully prepared and organized!

We celebrated the 4th of July with Wally's birthday. He didn't want a friend party. Guess he's too old for that! But, that's okay. It saves us some money! Here's some pics to celebrate the occasions!

Wally's cake. It's the sorting hat from Harry Potter.

Dinodude celebrating the 4th with a sparkler.

Rocket also celebrating!

Wally celebrating as well. At least I think he is! Show some excitement Wally!!!

That's me celebrating with a sparkler.

Wally setting off smoke bombs.

Rocket's got a silly hat!

Happy Birthday to Wally!

Present time. Present time. Open a present and see what's inside!

My parents' neighbor shooting off his fireworks!

Bond was behind the camera as usual, so I don't have any pics of him. Next time I'll confiscate the camera for a bit, so I can get some of him!