Anyway, to catch up, I thought I would do a "7 Quick Takes" post. Here goes:
1.
Because of our move in January, we are behind in schooling. Normally, we try to finish up before Memorial Day. This year, however, finds us finishing up our CAT testing at the end of June. Wow, I do not like to homeschool in June. The weather is too nice, the kids are too restless, I am too tired. This year threw us a curve with the World Cup Soccer tournament happening. Here is s typical morning conversation:Me: Ok, Soccer Freak #1 (name has been changed to protect the innocent) you need to do a CAT test, this morning.I know! I know! This is sooooo lame! What a bad parent/homeschooler/disciplinarian! I know! Perhaps it is the
SF#1: But MOM....Portugal is playing. I REALLY want to watch this game. It is going to be a good game and Cristiano Ronaldo is playing.... (Insert various whining noises here)
Me: (realizing I really want to watch Ronaldo play also) OK, you can watch the first half of the game and at halftime we will do the CAT test; then you can finish watching the game.
Can't wait to get THOSE test scores:(
2.
Celebrating 23 years of married life is wonderful, disconcerting, thought-provoking. We married at 22 years old, so we have been married more than half our life. It is wonderful and keeps getting better.
But, I am at a weird stage of life right now. I am the age my mother-in-law was when hubby and I got married. When I go to work in the fall, I will be one of the oldest staff members in the school! I will be working with people (wonderful people) who were born the SAME YEAR I GOT MARRIED!!! I turn 45 on July 4. I don't have a problem with turning 45--to halt the aging process means to die, and that is not an option I am interested in at the moment. If I keep my gray hair colored, I can pretty much deal with the aging thing. Also, I am loving the wisdom and confidence I now possess. I feel like I am "at the top of my game" -- perhaps not physically, but spiritually, emotionally, and intellectually. Since I don't view myself as middle-aged, it kind of surprises me when someone treats me like I am! I guess I am having a difficult time adjusting to my place in society. I am not the young mom with the little kids and babies anymore. My youngest will turn 5 a week after I turn 45, and there are no babies on the horizon for us. I guess I need more time to transition to this new phase in my life. But, I thank God that I have passed through the phases of my adult life with my wonderful husband. Happy 23rd Anniversary, honey!
3.
We went to the wedding of Scott's goddaughter this weekend. It was lovely. Father gave a great, personalized homily. The bride and groom added their own personal, meaningful touches to the celebration. We were enjoying ourselves and the festivities very much...until the father/daughter dance. I started to weep and couldn't stop, my mind flashing forward to our daughter's future wedding (next October). There is no way I will be able to be in the room when hubby dances with our daughter. But, I don't want to miss it...what shall I do?
4.
Despite the World Cup games, we finally finished the testing for the younger boys. The tests were mailed back for grading the very day the last test was taken. Isaac, however, needs a diploma this year (yay!) and that requires a lot of paperwork from me. *Sigh* Homeschooling high school is really tough--paperwork-wise. I haven't yet been brave enough NOT to use a school to keep the transcripts. I hope to finish the paperwork in the next couple of days.
5.
In order to give me time to get a handle on the above-mentioned paperwork, my oldest daughter and her fiance took the three littlest children to breakfast, swimming, and ice cream...for. the. whole. day! It was lovely and peaceful, and I got a lot done! Thank you, thank you, thank you, Lexi and Anthony.
6.
We had a working day in the basement today...well a working hour and a half. All kids, plus me, were down there straightening up video games, toys, and the laundry space. It went well!!! Until, I started going through a basket of clothes and came upon a ginormous spider!! With its legs it was bigger than a silver dollar. Black, hairy and very scary! Right there, I thanked God that 17 years ago he gave me son who would grow up to kill that spider for me. Otherwise, I might still be down there, mouth open, trembling in fear.
7.
I am finally caught up on my laundry!! Did you hear the angels sing? I did.
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6 comments:
I hit "publish" too soon!
Happy Anniversary and Happy Birthday!!!!!
You bring lots of tissue and you watch that dance!
I don't feel middle aged either. Until my joints ache and I find more and more grey hair. Oh, and the fact that there's a little one who will call me "grandma" after she learns to speak. Yeah. That kinda does it. :)
Life sounds wonderful at the Sweet home. Love you.
Lisa, I didn't know Lexi was engaged! Tell her congratulations! I remember you and she came to my wedding (8 years ago already!) and as we were walking back down the isle after the ceremony the photographer told us to kiss so he could get a picture and she said "yuck"!! Now that will be her!! Congratulations to you too on your anniversary!
PS! We will be home in July if you we have a minute I would love to talk curriculum! I didn't know Elizabeth Foss had a book! I will be on the look out for it! Thanks
Katie
Oh Katie, Eliz. Foss's book is "Real Learning: Education in the Heart of the Home". It is fantastic. When I read it about 4-5 years ago, it revolutionized my homeschool, and we all benefited from it. Schooling was more gentle, more interesting; the learning was deeper, more REAL. I would love to talk curriculum with you. Give me a call when you get here!! Saw your mom yesterday. She always looks great! Blessings.
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