day one of homeschooling

I’m in a very privileged group of people.

(This post is in reference to school closures, but

I’m very aware that it’s been true my whole life.)

Schools are closed for weeks to come.

I’m not mad about it or anxious.

I’m not dreading the days or feeling

overwhelmed by the task at hand. 

But I’m lucky.

I only have one child in grade school. 

(And my little man who still needs academic

exposure...and he’s got a little sister 

trying to keep up)

So yes, I’ve got 3 levels to juggle, but

I’m not missing work or trying to work from home.

I’ve got a house ready to hold us for 2 weeks

if needed. 

I have toilet paper. 

And I get to homeschool. 

Something I’ve been asking Paige to do for 

years. Honestly it’s been from a semi-joking

standpoint, knowing her answer would

always be no. 

But here we are. 

Homeschooling.

We got quite a bit done today.

So very thankful for kids who are eager to learn.

Even lil Brooke who (only kind of) cut herself

trying to use scissors. 

She didn’t even notice. The tiny cut

just blended in with all her marker streaks.

So happy that I live in the south with warm

days to be outside. 

We took full advantage today since 

rain is in our future. 

Our creek has the best weeds!!

Tate was adamant that these beauties were on

our busiest table and not in the kitchen. 

We covered many subjects today 

and I really enjoyed the attention I put on

my kids. So nice to slow down

and sit with the kids

for longer moments. 

It’s so easy to get distracted by my to-do list.

Omi was here and Paige had a handwriting

lesson from the best! 

(Sadly she’s now done more in her

handwriting workbook than the 

whole school year...but that rant isn’t 

blog appropriate.) 

...there’s a hint towards another reason 

that I’m more than happy to homeschool 

as long as needed this year. 

Brooke got plenty of schooling done today.

Hours of coloring. 

Naked. 

She’s decided she doesn’t want to potty train. 

We even found a caterpillar at the park. 

Last night I watched a movie with my mom

instead of prepping for homeschooling. 

Tonight I got the art station ready. 

Supplies are now easy to access. 

Bring on Day Two. 

sleeping beauty

Paige has been staying up and

reading in her bed the last few weeks. 

I love it, but we have to give her a 

limit of some kind, or she’ll stay up too late. 

Because of her reading, she falls

asleep with her lamp on. 

Why does she look like a teenager?! 

So every night, Josh or I go up

to turn it off and I can’t help but

snap a few pictures! 

I mean, how can you resist that face! 

It’s like a glimpse back to baby Paige!

Or Houdini Paige...

There she is! 

But really...sleeping kids are

just precious. 

And how about a creepy arm...

What the heck?! 

Happy to report it’s still attached to her. 

Adorable, drooly goodness!

I sure love this girl. 

She can make me nuts so quickly, 

but she really is the best! 

little reader

Paige has loved reading! 

I think she even amazes herself that

she can pick up books and read them. 

It’s been so fun to watch!! 

Tate has enjoyed it, too

...for the most part. 

Every now and then he’s annoyed when

Paige wants to read instead of us.

Her flow is getting there. She’s

slowly graduating out of that choppy 

early reader pace. 

 Farmers Market Surprise

is her current favorite book. 

lizard

This boy.

He is a lover of lizards (and all

things creepy and crawly.)

There are so many baby lizards in our yard right now...

but I’m not gonna lie-Tate has loved

a few of them to death. 

He got a super cool magnifying glass

from Courtney that he can use on

thing he catches. 

He was pretty excited when he realized his lizard

would fit in it. 

I’m glad I caught that millisecond. 

I wonder if Tate will have a career in 

something to do with nature, of

if it will be a lifelong hobby. 

Look at that lil guy! 

Then I headed back inside for a 

bathroom break. 

Sometimes (most times) I hide in 

there for some extra minutes of peace. 

Today there was no peace. 

Today there was a lizard in a croc in my face. 

Ahhhhhh

Also today Tate has a super nasty sneeze. 

Scroll with warning...

Like Josh said-it looks like spaghetti noodles. 

Gross. 

hot chocolate

I’m trying to be better about saying yes

to random requests from the kids. 

...so when the boy asked for hot chocolate this

morning, hot chocolate happened. 

He wanted a mug like daddy!”

I love these pjs.

I’m gonna be sad when he’s done

with “plap plaps.”

This boy and his love for anything chocolate!!

Then there’s my big girl! 

She wanted to match my cup.

Love these sweet little moments!

But also, she’s a little stunner, no?

And Brookie Boo was there, too! 

(No hot chocolate for her)

(And hello, blog. I’ve missed you.)