Nearing the End

     The countdown is on. Everyone wants to know when our last day is (May 21), and we are all looking forward to warm and lazy summer days. Remember that song from Les Miserables, "One Day More?" We have five more weeks, this week included, and I keep thinking/humming, "Five Weeks More!" And I realize that sounds rather negative, but it's very good for the boys and me to have an end goal so that we keep up our hard work. 

    Third quarter flew, thank goodness, and now we are in Week 32 of Week 36! Here are some photo updates for you.

This was a big moment, starting the lesson plans for 4th quarter. Each of the boys has a lesson plan book, and I fill it out every week for the following week. It's plenty of work, but it definitely helps keep them on track.

A rainy day walk with the dog and my 6-year-old. For the record, he regretted this immediately because he had to finish the walk in wet socks. But it's just so cute to watch your kid jump in a puddle.

John and I are both tall, and we never figured we'd have short kids. But I just wasn't mentally prepared to see my 10-year-old's feet match mine.

The kid in orange? Absolutely despises doing any school work, without fail, every single day. But if I suggest he help his little brother with double digit addition? SURE, NO PROBLEM, MOM. This is a source of great frustration and pride for me. 

Speaking of double digit addition, my first grader is getting the hang of it! Proud mom! It really is the coolest thing to see your kids learn a new concept right in front of you.

I found this cute workbook to help my 6yo's writing skills. I just love that no matter the animal, he has to add a happy little smile to its face.

Just a 10-year-old, taking a suspiciously long time to "get my pencil." You do you, buddy.

My parents would agree that math was definitely not my strength in grade school, middle school, high school, etc. I'm happy to report that our 10-year-old is adding, multiplying, and dividing fractions with ease! I try to tell my kids every day that I'm proud of them, and that they should also be proud of themselves for the hard work they're doing.

HOWEVER, some kids work a little bit harder than others. Feast your eyes on the psychotic spelling atrocity that is this chalkboard. I had simply asked the 9-year-old to write his words on the board. I mean, he technically did what I asked... MAJOR EYE ROLL.

Finally, Happy Spring and Happy Easter! We made it through the dark days of winter, and we can all rejoice! Pray for the boys and me as we finish our school year. I will be teaching and grading and submitting grades until the middle of May. I'll write one more blog post then as a grand finale to this year. Thank you to everyone who has encouraged us and prayed for us!