1st Day of 3rd Grade!

There's nothing better than when a plan comes together!  We began out day much earlier than any of us were used to, okay, so Addison was used to it.  The night before, I set an alarm clock for the boys, explaining that we had to be up, dressed, fed, and all chores done before 8:00.  Knowing Addison is the earliest riser in the house, I told him to wake Asa up if he wakes before the alarm.

"What time do you usually get up?",  I asked.
"My average is 6:50.", he replied.
That's my Addison.

I actually bathed, put on makeup, and (gasp) put on real clothes before 7:30am.  Ivey and Olive were up, given milk, and ready to go before 8:00.  Linda came and delivered Anna, bookbag and breakfast in hand... and took Ivey and Olive back to her house for the day.  Asa, Addison, Anna, and I were up at the school house at 8:15.  The level of success here is phenomenal.  Seriously.

That was just an example of things to come.  The day started off with Ms. Joanne's Spanish, followed by spelling, handwriting, and grammar.  Because we are all super flexible, multitasking homeschoolers, snack could be eaten while we learn.  Then, it was time for math.  I taught mental math strategies and we played a game with them.  HUGE HIT!  After lunch, Mr. Dennis taught us Social Studies/U.S. History and Ms. Sharon introduced us to our writing class.  Next was art, where we learned about different self portraits by famous artists, and created one of our own.  Just as I thought I had pushed the day too far, and that everyone was tired and ready to go home, Mrs. Beresford lead us through one high impact music lesson that fired us back up!


Jeff asked Asa tonight.  "Do you know how many mommies I know that make their own school?"  Asa responded by holding up one finger.  Yes, there will be a day when my kids look back and think, "Wow.  wasn't Mom crazy?"  Yes.  I'm tired, my feet hurt, and my girls didn't nap today... but I could not be more pleased with our little school experience!  What a beautiful thing to have a choice in our children's education!