Back to School

Getting ready to start back to school full-time.  We have been doing some schoolwork throughout the summer, and actually have done quite a bit of learning, so I guess what we are really getting back to is a more structured routine.  I am finding that the older I get, and the older my children get, I am really starting to like having a routine.  Now I have read Managers of Their Homes and think it is great in concept, I just haven't been diciplined enough to put it to practice.  So rather than a schedule, we have a routine.  The kids know that they are to get up, get ready, tidy up, do their chores, then have breakfast.  After breakfast, we have our together time - Bible, Memory Verses/Public Speaking, The Fallacy Detective, Institute for Excellence in Writing.  After this, my older daughter goes to do her math, Latin, science, history, etc.  They each have a check off list with things such as typing, spanish, guitar/piano, or any other extras.  I work with the younger kids on various things, such as reading/grammar, and I read to them for quite a while.  We then have lunch, cleanup, then have quite time.  My youngest takes a nap, while the others read or look at books in their rooms.  I really try to have a relaxed environment with as little stress as possible (isn't that everyone's goal).

As I am starting my new website, I pray that it will fit in nicely with our routine and that I would be a wise steward of my time.  I am going to try to check emails in the morning for half an hour, then do any work to the website during quiet time.  One of my goals for this year is to be consistent in getting up earlier.  I like to get up between 6:30 and 7:00 (I know this is late for some of you true homesteaders!), but I find it such a struggle to get up that early.  Another goal for this year is excercising.  I have determined to do more activities with the kids.  They are tickled to do "fun" stuff with mom, and mom gets the excercise she needs.  So far we have been riding bikes in the evenings, going swimming occasionally, and playing kickball.  I really like the kickball cause I am a bit competitive!  In the heat of battle, I don't even realize how much excercise I am getting, but boy does it hit me later!  I think I need to create a goal list on my sidebar.  I always enjoy reading everyone's goals and what they have accomplished so far.  Maybe tomorrow during quiet time I will work on it : )

Blessings,
Jasmine

July 27, 2007

Sounds wonderful!

Sounds like the Lord is leading you perfectly for your home! I knwo for our family, life is school so we are always learning and school is always "in"! LOL I am so thankful when the Lord shows us how to manage our time to be fruitful in our efforts- I am confident He will do the same for you! Many blessings to you and your family, all for HIS GLORY! Mrs. Joseph Wood (Jeanette)

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Posted by blessingsbaound at 5:42 PM

July 28, 2007

Hi!

Love your blog and what I have read so far!

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July 30, 2007

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