Homeschool Mother's Journal/Weekly wrap-up March 2

Happy March!  :-)

In my life/homeschool this week:  Saturday, the kiddos and I did some seed planting.  We planted carrot seeds in clear containers and are really looking forward to actually seeing the carrot grow!  You can read more about it and see our photos here.

Monday was music lessons, and working very diligently on Pre-Algebra for Kiddos 1 and 2 and Apologia Science for Kiddos 3 and 4.  We are reading two books as part of our Lenten Journey.  The kids are really enjoying them.  They are "Welcome, Risen Jesus: Lent and Easter Reflections for Families" and "A Family Journey with Jesus through Lent."  The second book has a Bible story narrated by a child who could have witnessed the event and then the moral of the story told to them by Jesus Himself.  It is so well done.  My kids are really loving it.

On Tuesday, we made a craft I found at Oriental Trading (they have such a great selection of Christian crafts!).  It is a Lenten calendar.  They are putting on numbers for each day of Lent, and the various stickers depicting the crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus.

On Tuesday, I also hosted my "Try a New Recipe Tuesday" linkup.  You can see all of the delicious recipes here.

Wednesday, leap day!  :-)  We learned all about the Earth's rotation around the sun and how we "get" the extra day every 4 years.  Kiddo #4 and I demonstrated the rotation.  Except, she had the role of the sun while I got a bit dizzy rotating on my axis and going around the kiddo, lol!  :-)  We also made another Lenten craft from Oriental Trading.  You can see lots more photos of it here.

Thursday, the first day of March!  Spring is only 20 days away.  We haven't even had one winter storm, but we are still wishing for spring.  Go figure!  :-)  Kiddo #4 got to resume her sewing lessons today.  She is looking forward to finishing this latest project.  I was very proud that the teacher not only said that she was polite and well-behaved, but that she has a real knack and talent for design and sewing, and that she has some wonderful projects in mind for the kiddo in the future!  :-) 

I also posted about what I am thankful for this week.  You can see Thankful Thursday here.

Not sure what Friday has in store, but I'll do my best to add some spontaneity! 

What is working:  Speaking of spontaneity, my kids really seem to thrive with that approach. (schedules to a point, but with some fun spontaneity thrown in there)  Real learning takes place when learning is loved.  Learning is loved when learning is fun and relevant.  Each child's individuality must be taken into account where their education is concerned.  I truly believe that education is not a one size fits all operation. 

What I'm reading: the books mentioned above with the kiddos, The Imitation of Christ, A Mother's Rule of Life, Lenten Meditations

What/who I'm praying for: for those who are ill, suffering, who have asked for my prayers, for our First Amendment rights for freedom of religion and conscience, soldiers and their families, my family.....

A photo or quote to share: (ok, it's actually 3 quotes, but they are too good not to share!)  :-)

"It is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor."  "No man who is profligate in his morals, or a bad member of the civil community, can possibly be a true Christian."-- George Washington

and

"No provision in our Constitution ought to be dearer to man than that which protects the rights of conscience against the enterprises of the civil authority." --Thomas Jefferson

I wonder if they are wishing for spring as much as the rest of us!  :-)

Linking up today with Homeschool Mother's Journal and Weird Unsocialized Homeschoolers.