Gosh, I’m loving December so far. For the first time in months, our schedule is wide open. I’ve slowed down a bit, paused my to-do lists and just enjoyed my kids. It was a good week.
I let the kids take charge and they decorated the tree with the most colorful ornaments. Their boring mother would have chosen something simpler, but they are so proud of that darn tree, I can’t help but love it too. Even if the majority of the ornaments are on the bottom half of the tree.
Favorite homeschooling activities:
- We started a new unit in science about the human body and we are all so excited! We made a life-size tracing of M’s body and will be adding body parts and bones as we go. This week, we started off with the brain and eyes.
- A new favorite activity for spelling words: hangman. M can’t get enough!
- We are also including the daily activities from Advent Adventures. The kids love the videos.
TJ has been a bit clingy this week, so I have yet to dive into a new book. Thank goodness for podcasts! I have been addicted to Serial and have listened to all 10 episodes in just a few days. If you’re into detective novels, Serial would be right up your alley. I also got a chance to listen to the new Fountains of Carrots podcast, which is so good too! I especially loved episode two with Jenny.
On the Blog:
- A Literary Advent Calendar: how we’re counting down the days until Christmas this year
- December’s Goals: finishing up the year by slowing down
I’ve been busy packaging orders for Big White Farmhouse, my favorite part! For the month of December, I’m adding a little doily (I think it sort-of looks like a snowflake), a mini Christmas-related flash card (from this shop) and a mini candy cane with every order. I think it’s festive, while also being cost-effective. Also! If you haven’t heard, Big White Farmhouse has been included in Call Her Happy’s Shopping Guide and Giveaway. We are giving away one of our pewter ornaments! The giveaway ends Monday, so be sure to enter soon!
Your kids are too cute! I don't know how you have a wide-open calendar for December… it seems that no matter what I do, ours keeps getting fuller!
I don't know either, but I'm loving it! Fall was SO busy for us…it feels great not to have to rush to different activities every day!