June 21--playing catch-up

Homeschool: Much of my internet time lately has been spent reading about homeschooling. Streed's co-op starts August 2 which is really right around the corner. I ordered some Handwriting curriculum today that he needs for his "school". I think one thing that has me anxious is the timing of things. We will move sometime in Sept. Roughly 4 weeks into his co-op. When I picture me teaching him, it is at our new house--all set up and squared away. I don't know where this vision is coming from. Must be in la la land. Anyway, we will actually start his K-5 year here at the apartment. Good thing it is kindergarten and I basically need to teach him to read. That may be all I focus on while we are in transition. I was thinking today that it really is from the Lord that I am homeschooling him this year. The public schools are good in Bryant (according to most everyone you talk to). But, we would be living in Little Rock at the beginning of the school year and then moving. Streed would most likely have to change schools a few weeks into the year. That would be hard for us all. This way we can ease in to yet another transitional period in our lives.

Me time: When I wasn't reading about homeschool, I was reading Eclipse (Book 3 of the Twilight series). Before you judge, I had not read it since I lived in Hammond. I moved from there in February of 2009. So, it has been well over a year since I have read it. Yes I bought it. It was less than $10 at Kroger the other day. The movie comes out June 30th. I needed to refresh my brain on the goings on of this particular book. And upon reading them all the first time, it was my favorite. Now I am not sure. Guess I will have to re-read them all to see :)

House: We are still super excited about our house. I was studying in James a few days last week and he encouraged us to glory in our high position and gave a warning as to our own pursuits. I really did not ever remember reading these particular verses before. It took some digging to figure out what it meant and to make some application. It made me thank God for who I am and what I have been given in Christ. It also brought me back to a state of thanksgiving for our house that is being built. I was telling someone the other day that I don't even like telling people it is 1800 sq ft because that is really a small house for a family of 5. But, we know and fully believe that this house is from the Lord. I spent time praying for our future neighbors and the ones we have already met. We are excited to start our life here, put down roots and go deep with each other and people. I am still incredibly teary-eyed a lot of the time. I cry at ANYTHING! Especially when I think about being so far away from people. But, we know this is where we are supposed to be so we can be excited about that. Here is a pic of where the house is now. The roof is on, bricks are going up. Sheet rock is in the house but not up.


VBS: We are stalking a few churches for the next few weeks to take part in their VBS's. I signed up to help at the first one. It was a church I had never stepped foot in. I wanted the kids to go because it was on Joseph--His journey from prison to the palace. And 3 year olds could go. I faxed in their registration form. On the form I checked that I would help out in Ella's class. I had a lapse in judgement. I thought I would not know what to do with myself if it was just me and Nate for 5 days. I know that sounds bad. And it was a stupid thought. I could have done LOTS OF THINGS! Instead, I walk up to get the kids in their groups and find out that I am the teacher. That's right. Not a helper. Not someone who was going to get snacks ready or take kids to the bathroom. But the teacher. I was livid for many reasons. Mainly because they did not know me at all. Anyway, I am going to move on. Ella unfortunately got a fever virus that night and we had to miss the next 2 days. We made it for the last two. I met some nice ladies. this was Streed one day going to VBS. he had on his bright yellow VBS shirt, orange gym shorts and dark blue socks. Chip said, "Streed, you make un-cute cute!" I about died laughing. I kept thinking about it and would snicker as the day went on.

Computer games: All of the kids have gotten into playing on the computer. Streed likes to play Star Wars Lego games, Ella likes to either Paint or play American doll games. Nate is happy to play right along. He copies everything they say. He is even asking Chip now if he can play "Brick Breaker" on his phone. He says, "Daddy, i pay bick bake? peas?"

I think thisuldo (i meant to type it like that. my family will get it) for now. I will save the swim lesson drama for another day. I agree with nature--today was the first day of summer--the longest day of the year.