I just wanted to post about our upcoming vacation - b/c I'm super excited and I like to talk about it....so read on or not - your choice!
We are leaving in about 3 weeks headed to West Virginia. I CANNOT wait!!
Last year, my parents and kids and my husband, myself and kids went to West Virginia to visit my brother Bill. We had a GREAT time. We rented a cabin for 12 and stayed for a week. SUCH a great trip!! We hated to leave! When we were sharing with my other two brothers what a good time we had - and that we wanted to go back in two years for a family reunion - they didn't want to wait 2 years! So - we scheduled this trip - and it's finally almost here!!
We rented two cabins this time - as there will be around 23 of us. This will be the first time (I think) that we will all be together at the same time for any length of time. I can't wait for the cousins to get to play together.
The ages of the kids range from 3 months to 17 years! I remember family reunions on my dad's side years ago and they were SO fun!! I hope the kids have as much fun as we always did!!
Well, I guess that's all for now...I'm sure I'll have much to say about the trip once we're home.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Sunday, June 28, 2009
A Fun Sunday!
This morning we decided to hit up IKEA. There are things I like about IKEA and things I don't. The last time I went (which was the FIRST time I went), I left feeling very overstimulated. There is SOOO much stuff! We got some good ideas and have plans to head back after we get moved. It's be nice if we won the lottery first, of course!!
We also hit up a furniture store...we're looking for a new couch. Wow, they're expensive - and they vary so much. If we got "the perfect one", it'd break the bank...but hopefully, by the time we have to have it, we'll be able to find "the perfect one for us".
The part of our day that ended up the most fun - a new vehicle. We've been talking about trading in the van for a while...and it just worked out that today was the day to do it. We decided on a Subaru Forrester. It's a cute crossover - with the "get up and go" that we'll need where we're going to be living. It's great in the wintry elements that we have here - and add that to the traffic we can run into - seems it was a good choice!
Anyway - all in all, our day was pretty productive. YAY!!
We also hit up a furniture store...we're looking for a new couch. Wow, they're expensive - and they vary so much. If we got "the perfect one", it'd break the bank...but hopefully, by the time we have to have it, we'll be able to find "the perfect one for us".
The part of our day that ended up the most fun - a new vehicle. We've been talking about trading in the van for a while...and it just worked out that today was the day to do it. We decided on a Subaru Forrester. It's a cute crossover - with the "get up and go" that we'll need where we're going to be living. It's great in the wintry elements that we have here - and add that to the traffic we can run into - seems it was a good choice!
Anyway - all in all, our day was pretty productive. YAY!!
information overload
When we first decided to home school this fall, my thoughts were just..."yeah, ok, we'll give it a shot and see how it goes". I was not regretting the decision, but I was more just "ok" with it. After doing some research and discovering what seems like EVERYTHING there is to discover (and knowing I've only scratched the surface), I'm so excited about this new adventure that I'm ready to start YESTERDAY!
But it is major information overload!! There is so much available that it's hard to even know where to begin. Thankfully, I have chosen a curriculum - if I was waffling on that, I'd be in major trouble!! And I've chosen to use the workbox system - which is a HUGE reason why I'm so excited and ready to get started! But there's so many other things to do out there! Learning games, supplies, etc. One of my fears is doing too much. I don't want to burn out...me or the kids. So, I'm trying to rein it in....
Anyway - this is where I'm at these days...lots of reading, lots of "bookmarking favorites", lots of seaching...but I'm loving it. Let's hope I'm still loving it in January!!
But it is major information overload!! There is so much available that it's hard to even know where to begin. Thankfully, I have chosen a curriculum - if I was waffling on that, I'd be in major trouble!! And I've chosen to use the workbox system - which is a HUGE reason why I'm so excited and ready to get started! But there's so many other things to do out there! Learning games, supplies, etc. One of my fears is doing too much. I don't want to burn out...me or the kids. So, I'm trying to rein it in....
Anyway - this is where I'm at these days...lots of reading, lots of "bookmarking favorites", lots of seaching...but I'm loving it. Let's hope I'm still loving it in January!!
Friday, June 26, 2009
Birthdays all around.
34 years ago today my best friend was born. Several years before that my other best friend was born!!
Happy Birthday to my husband and mom!!!
Happy Birthday to my husband and mom!!!
Thursday, June 25, 2009
distractable-much?
Or just don't listen - in this person's case, often both!
So, I just sent Hunter upstairs to get dressed for our outing today. We are going to the Public Library's Summer Reading program kick-off. It's going to be held outside - it's MUGGY and pretty warm today. I said: Shorts and a t-shirt. Specifically!! What does he come down in? lined wind pants and a long-sleeve t-shirt! LOL Oh my! What am I going to do with this kid?
So, I just sent Hunter upstairs to get dressed for our outing today. We are going to the Public Library's Summer Reading program kick-off. It's going to be held outside - it's MUGGY and pretty warm today. I said: Shorts and a t-shirt. Specifically!! What does he come down in? lined wind pants and a long-sleeve t-shirt! LOL Oh my! What am I going to do with this kid?
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
where does he put it?
Ok - I knew that one day Hunter's appetite would increase...just didn't think it would be yet. The boy wants to eat all the time! I don't know what to do with him.
I think that alot of it is boredom hunger, so I'm trying to encourage drinking lots of water and eating lots of fruit. I'm hoping that as soon as the weather improves, we'll be able to get out more and his thoughts won't always be on food!! ;)
Anyway, just some mindless rambling from me - and a request for healthy snack ideas!!
I think that alot of it is boredom hunger, so I'm trying to encourage drinking lots of water and eating lots of fruit. I'm hoping that as soon as the weather improves, we'll be able to get out more and his thoughts won't always be on food!! ;)
Anyway, just some mindless rambling from me - and a request for healthy snack ideas!!
Life in the Scott Household
Well, we're trying to enjoy our summer here in New Hampshire. Unfortunately, it doesn't really feel like summer here. It's been raining for the past couple of weeks -and hasn't made it out of the 60's. Oh well - I'm sure in August, I'll be praying for rain. Isn't that just like a human, never satisfied?
School is finally out!! Our last day was last Friday, June 19th. I thought it would never end - but now I'm wondering why I was in such a hurry? LOL I'm hearing alot of "I'm bored!" and "What can I do?". Also, plenty of arguing among the siblings!! I've been printing out worksheets left and right to keep them busy! We're heading to the Summer Reading Program tomorrow that the library is putting on. Hopefully, it won't rain!! And hopefully, it will help to keep us busy!
Lots going on in the next couple of months! Hunter has Cub Scout camp coming up - 7/6-10. I'll be doing the driving for the carpool - should be interesting! Lots of driving and have to come up with sitters for the two littles!
The week after that we get to enjoy the Slawson family for several days! YaY! I'm super excited to see them!
The very next week, we're headed to West Virginia for our Family Reunion. We've been looking forward to this all year!! I am so stoked to see all of my brothers and their families, my 2 little sisters and my littles brother - all at the same time. It's been TOOO long!!
We also have VBS at the beginning of August - and then we move at the end of August!
Moving? Again? Yes!
After deciding to home school, we decided that it would be beneficial to get closer to Jeremy's office, for when he's actually in town. A 20 minute commute is much better than a 50 minute commute! We went back and forth on this decision for a while, not sure if it was a good idea to take the kids away from friends...but really, we were already, since we were home schooling. Also - this move gets us out of our 3rd floor apartment! I'm SOOO ready for that!
Well - I guess that's our latest! I'm planning to slant this blog towards home schooling, so that's what most of my posts will be about from now on. Watch for my first blog - on workboxing. I'm totally sold on this and can't wait to get it started!!
Until next time!!
School is finally out!! Our last day was last Friday, June 19th. I thought it would never end - but now I'm wondering why I was in such a hurry? LOL I'm hearing alot of "I'm bored!" and "What can I do?". Also, plenty of arguing among the siblings!! I've been printing out worksheets left and right to keep them busy! We're heading to the Summer Reading Program tomorrow that the library is putting on. Hopefully, it won't rain!! And hopefully, it will help to keep us busy!
Lots going on in the next couple of months! Hunter has Cub Scout camp coming up - 7/6-10. I'll be doing the driving for the carpool - should be interesting! Lots of driving and have to come up with sitters for the two littles!
The week after that we get to enjoy the Slawson family for several days! YaY! I'm super excited to see them!
The very next week, we're headed to West Virginia for our Family Reunion. We've been looking forward to this all year!! I am so stoked to see all of my brothers and their families, my 2 little sisters and my littles brother - all at the same time. It's been TOOO long!!
We also have VBS at the beginning of August - and then we move at the end of August!
Moving? Again? Yes!
After deciding to home school, we decided that it would be beneficial to get closer to Jeremy's office, for when he's actually in town. A 20 minute commute is much better than a 50 minute commute! We went back and forth on this decision for a while, not sure if it was a good idea to take the kids away from friends...but really, we were already, since we were home schooling. Also - this move gets us out of our 3rd floor apartment! I'm SOOO ready for that!
Well - I guess that's our latest! I'm planning to slant this blog towards home schooling, so that's what most of my posts will be about from now on. Watch for my first blog - on workboxing. I'm totally sold on this and can't wait to get it started!!
Until next time!!
Monday, June 22, 2009
Our Summer Begins...
So, it's been 6 months since I posted. I'm so not good at this!! But I'm going to try to start doing it again - mostly for myself, to help me keep track of what we're doing. Now that I'm trying to scrapbook, I guess I should journal too...We'll see how long it lasts...
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