Our Big Box Day

   "Time to get ready for our next school year!"
   "Already?"
   "Yes, already."
   "Sigh. OK then, let's do this!"

   That was my internal conversation not too long ago.  It felt at first that my break had just started, and was over much too quickly.  But once I realized that wasn't really so bad, I got right into it.
  Since we have started our home school journey, I have tried a TON of curriculum,  as most homeschoolers do, trying to find the 'magic' one.  There is no 'magic' one.  And I have also tried to create my own.  Too hard with 4 kids.  I need to get some sleep. 
   The best one I have found for us is Sonlight.  Great subjects, great books, easy to follow for me and the kids. 
   Placed my order.  A huge order as each of he kids is getting their own 'core' this time with no sharing.  Didn't have to worry about the mail strike as they send all their stuff by Fedx. (pricey but effective).  It only took a week to get here, and then the real fun begins.  Unpacking and organizing!!


Only 4 boxes for all that money??  LOL





Box number 1





These are from one box



All the boxes have been unpacked

 

It took me one whole day to get them sorted out and grouped together where they belong.  We are now ready to start full swing again in August. 
   Evan is doing Core C, intro to World History/ with geology, meteorology & mechanical technology for science.
   Sarah is doing Core D, American History, first year (I know, but we will put with it Canadian history)/ with biology, taxonomy & human anatomy for science.
   Austin in doing Core F, Eastern Hemisphere/ with heath, medicine & human anatomy for science.
   Ryan is doing Core W, World History/ with geology, physics & origins for science.
   Everyone also has math, typing, spelling, art, bible study, LA, and a load of novels (both historical and for fun) to go through.
   I think we will be busy.

Summer Time

   Summer is here, and who wants to do school?  Not me! (or my kids)  So what do we do with all our spare time?  We relax.  We sleep in, even more than before.  We watch our favorite movies if it's raining outside.  We play.  We cut our grass, and the grandparents grass too.  We color.  We ride bikes, and play in the sandbox.  We help Dad with fencing, and splash in the pool.  We listen to the Rooster and the Gold Finch outside the kitchen window, having a singing contest.  Rooster wins for volume, Gold Finch wins for composition.
   Many people try to get so much done in the summer.  Vacations, family get-togethers, etc.  Cramming as much 'quality time' in as they can stand and their budget allows before school starts again in the fall..  I've been there and done that as well.  I must admit that it was fun at the time.  But on this side of the fence, where I spend every day with the children, I am learning what real relaxation is for us.  Just being.
   We have been done school now for only 2 weeks, but for some strange reason, we are starting to miss it.  The kids would deny it in an instant if you asked them outright, but they are.  Don't get me wrong, we are all enjoying doing 'whatever' during the days, but that routine is gone for now and it leaves a strange feeling behind.