First Week of Advent

    I thought I'd share this beautiful quote on the blog. It's especially fitting this year. 

   Lesson planning has been especially nice lately as I listen to my favorite Christmas music while I work. The other day, the 75-pound dog came and wedged himself under the desk right by my feet. He makes a nice foot heater.

    It's no secret to the boys or anyone who knows me that my math skills are...adequate. Luckily, we haven't had too many issues yet this year. Except for figuring out how to go from 5/8 to a percentage. I missed that day in grade school, sue me. Good old Google to the rescue!

                                                  

    Four boys at four reading levels = so many books. Take a look at my "system" for "organizing" our library books. I'll never ever complain about having to make yet another library run.

    The first grader has been working hard on addition and subtraction. I felt like a genius Mom when I had the idea to have him use M&Ms for his problems. The brothers were especially interested in helping with this activity! But seriously, the three older brothers have been surprisingly helpful with their little brother. It's nice to see glimmers of kindness in our days.

PSA- I found straight Hot Wheels tracks at Dollar Tree yesterday. Hours of entertainment and a Physics lesson to boot!

    Just two weeks of school until Christmas Break! Our Advent wreath is out, everyone fights over who gets to blow out the candle, and the hope of Jesus' coming is alive in our hearts. May your Advent be blessed and filled with joy this year.