Today we hosted history and science co-op at our house. I always tell myself to prepare early. I always seem to be scrambling to the end. I should listen to myself!
We held a debate about building a nuclear power plant (after studying about the Chernobyl disaster). We acted like a cell dividing. As a nod to DNA, I had them break a code to build a structure out of playdough and popsicle sticks. And finally, we made edible cell models with jello and candy.
Our co-op is made up of six families with a total of 31 kids between us. Needless to say, it is a tad chaotic. And lots of fun.
As I ushered the last guest out the door, I promptly plopped down on the couch and read Mockingjay all afternoon. That is my kind of afternoon.
Then the evening rush hit:
-Pick up Emma from a friend's.
-Rush Emma and Nathan to soccer practice.
-Take Emma to her Triple Threat (music dance acting) class.
-Pick up dinner at McDonald's.
-Feel really guilty about spending that much money on unhealthy food when its my fault I didn't make dinner because I was reading.
-Read some more while waiting until its time to go back to get Emma.
-Pick up Emma. Get her a smoothie and take a second trip to McDonald's.
-Let the kids watch TV until bedtime.
-Finish Mockingjay.
-Ignore the mess in my kitchen and blog instead.
Tomorrow there is only one soccer practice on the schedule. Maybe I will actually get my act together.
6 comments:
Do you guys still want the Living Scriptures videos while Dave is here? Let me know. Looks like you are SOOOOO busy!!! Take a time out for you, too! :)
Well we can't all be supermom all the time, can we?
Glad you had a so-so day. So-so days are what make us all NORMAL.
So how was Mockingjay? I really liked Hunger Games but Catching Fire not so much.
I feel privileged that you linked to my blog :-)
What did you decide about your homeschooling schedule? Is it working? Enough hours? Are you enjoying the teaching and the kids enjoying the learning?
I feel the same way. . . school started and we hit the ground running. When is dinner served? 7:55pm and usually grilled cheese and tomato soup. Oh well, I had to hide Mockingjay from myself until maybe next week!
So the question is, was Mockingjay worth all that time? I have mixed feelings about it, myself.
I'm glad someone else shares my life. Keep on swimming...swimming, swimming. Life is FUN :)
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