Well, it finally decided to get warm around here. It did snow last Monday.
So…I’ve noticed some interesting things lately about my tween.
She’s been much more cheerful and agreeable. She’ll do the dishes without complaint. She’s been willing (mostly) to complete her school assignments. She’s been lots more affectionate, initiating hugs and kisses. She’s been funny and playful. I actually like being around her, most of the time. I think it’s all about God. I think He’s working on her heart and mine. I’ve been trying to give her more freedom to be a kid and have fun, if her chores and schoolwork are completed. And I’ve gotten to the point where if she is having a nasty attitude or being non-compliant, I simply tell her to go pray about it. So much less stress than yelling or snapping at her or any other punishments that never worked. She’ll go away for a few minutes and then come back and apologize and be so much nicer.
Here she is, acting goofy on the swing. She begged for a picture doing her “acrobatics.”
Here is Elizabeth being artistic with a pool toy.
And this is what I found after the 4-year-old asked me for an old toothbrush and carried out an armful of rags and sponges.
Nothing like washing the van and getting on top to really get that icky roof clean, eh?
Before her spring piano and voice recital. She was nervous. She played “O Mio Babbino Caro” by Puccini and “Can Can” by Offenbach. She sang “Everybody Wants to Be a Cat” from The Aristocats. She did well.
So, we’re trying to finish up Unit 1 from Tapestry of Grace, Year 1. Yes, I realize we’re totally off a normal schedule. Who cares?!
We’re still working on Apologia Anatomy. We will pick back up with math and Latin this fall.
We found a Friday park day! And we’re going to be a part of a co-op beginning Sept. 1. They do Apologia science and art and PE, among other things. I’m pretty excited.
We’re heading to Chicago soon for my husband’s sister’s wedding. yay plane ride alone with four kids!
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