I just returned from being a dinosaur keeper for the Dinosaur Safari for all of the 4's classes at Ryan and Joshua's school. It was so much fun. I keep telling my husband that if I wasn't adamant about homeschooling right now I would be a preschool teacher. Most days it is easier for me to relate to 4 year olds than it is adults. Anyway, I sat next to Maiasaura, the Good Mother Lizard, and did a little talk about what she ate and how she took care of her babies. I think the parent volunteers enjoyed it just as much as the children. It made me sad, though, when one of the classes did not have any parent volunteers - not a one. I definitely won't be judgmental because I know how many families have to work, etc. It was just for an hour - I really don't think that is too much to ask from one parent out of a class of 15+ kids.
After the Dinosaur Safari I stayed with Joshua's class to enjoy music, snack and story time. Music time was a blast - and a hoot. The teachers are so good. The kids even learned the Pledge of Allegiance in sign language. Perhaps the most exciting part of music time was the parents swinging around boomerangs while singing a song about God's love - when you give it away it comes back, just like a boomerang. My favorite song of all had to be the "Days of the Week" song sung to the theme of The Adams Family. Good times.
Tonight our family will attend Zachary's Blue and Gold banquet for Cub Scouts. We went last year and it was a good time, although Ryan and Joshua got a little bored. I will be taking crayons and paper to keep them occupied, as usual. Zachary love Cub Scouts and is getting so much out of being a part of his den. I think he really likes doing something with his dad that the others aren't quite old enough for yet.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
First Post
I hear the new thing on the internet these days is mama blogs. So, I thought I would start one. I certainly have an entertaining life - to say the least. I am the mom of three boys. That, in and of itself, should say a lot. Life is never dull here.
Zachary is my oldest son. He just turned 8. He is doing work at a 2nd-3rd grade level in our homeschool, The Learners' School. He loves math. He likes computer games and Cub Scouts. His biggest joy right now is Pokemon. Oh, yeah - I should mention that he has an autism spectrum disorder. I suspect Asperger's Syndrome although we haven't gotten an official diagnosis yet. He is in speech therapy and will start occupation therapy soon. He is very high functioning but definitely has his challenges.
Ryan is the "monkey in the middle." He is 6. He attends a half-day kindergarten at our church in addition to being homeschooled. He is an excellent reader and prefers encyclopedias to stories. He loves science - animals, the human body, experiments...he'll do it all. He likes to build with Legos and play outside. We have had more than one slug in our house. He has asthma and allergies which have caused sinus problems. Allergy shots seem to have that under control.
Joshua is still my baby even though he is 4. He likes his preschool class and is making friends. He is truly all boy. He is rough and tumble and will make a good linebacker someday. Nothing slows him down. His spends his time playing with cars, Legos and his two stuffed friends...Fishie and Dalmation. He has problems with his ears and had some hearing loss when he was little. He needs a little help with his speech. I am hoping he will outgrow his ear problems.
I am married to a wonderful man, Chris. He is a great dad and the boys really look up to him. Right now he has a little extra time on his hands as the economy has hit him personally...he was laid off in January. Although he feels he needs to work, the boys have enjoyed having him around a little more.
Me? I am a full-time stay-at-home homeschooling mom. Besides that, I like scrapbooking and stamping. I love to read books with more words than pictures. Shopping is good, too. I really enjoy listening to music and praising God through song. I have a degree in psychology but dream of being a writer. I try to carve out time in my day for me but sometimes that doesn't happen. Somedays I am lucky if I get a shower by myself!! I do consider myself blessed.
That's an intro of my family. I can't wait to share our joys, tears, trials and triumphs with you. Feel free to ask questions or offer advice. Prayers are greatly appreciated, as well. I will do my best to keep this blog updated although sometimes life gets in the way of what I really want to do.
Zachary is my oldest son. He just turned 8. He is doing work at a 2nd-3rd grade level in our homeschool, The Learners' School. He loves math. He likes computer games and Cub Scouts. His biggest joy right now is Pokemon. Oh, yeah - I should mention that he has an autism spectrum disorder. I suspect Asperger's Syndrome although we haven't gotten an official diagnosis yet. He is in speech therapy and will start occupation therapy soon. He is very high functioning but definitely has his challenges.
Ryan is the "monkey in the middle." He is 6. He attends a half-day kindergarten at our church in addition to being homeschooled. He is an excellent reader and prefers encyclopedias to stories. He loves science - animals, the human body, experiments...he'll do it all. He likes to build with Legos and play outside. We have had more than one slug in our house. He has asthma and allergies which have caused sinus problems. Allergy shots seem to have that under control.
Joshua is still my baby even though he is 4. He likes his preschool class and is making friends. He is truly all boy. He is rough and tumble and will make a good linebacker someday. Nothing slows him down. His spends his time playing with cars, Legos and his two stuffed friends...Fishie and Dalmation. He has problems with his ears and had some hearing loss when he was little. He needs a little help with his speech. I am hoping he will outgrow his ear problems.
I am married to a wonderful man, Chris. He is a great dad and the boys really look up to him. Right now he has a little extra time on his hands as the economy has hit him personally...he was laid off in January. Although he feels he needs to work, the boys have enjoyed having him around a little more.
Me? I am a full-time stay-at-home homeschooling mom. Besides that, I like scrapbooking and stamping. I love to read books with more words than pictures. Shopping is good, too. I really enjoy listening to music and praising God through song. I have a degree in psychology but dream of being a writer. I try to carve out time in my day for me but sometimes that doesn't happen. Somedays I am lucky if I get a shower by myself!! I do consider myself blessed.
That's an intro of my family. I can't wait to share our joys, tears, trials and triumphs with you. Feel free to ask questions or offer advice. Prayers are greatly appreciated, as well. I will do my best to keep this blog updated although sometimes life gets in the way of what I really want to do.
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