A Lovely Monday

In my ongoing efforts to create a peaceful home life I am slowly considering & trying out a Charlotte Mason type homeschool with Brendan. It seems overall to really fit in to the way I want to educate him. I admit I dont know much about it yet but the more I read the more I like. Our day so far:


I heard little noises from the bedroom so I helped Nathan make his bed and the twins get up and come down to the playroom where we change diapers and get settled with a few toys. I went back upstairs and opened their bedroom windows to let the fresh air in. Brendan was going about his Morning routine as well. making his bed, getting dressed, and reading his Bible.

I made a quick breakfast of oatmeal, yogurt, and smoothies. The twins are just getting the hang of using a spoon! After we ate I dressed all the little ones and set Brendan up with his copywork. He did a beautiful job! When he did his math lesson I spent some time with the littles looking at our letter cards, doing finger plays, and reading books.

After morning school we went outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. The boys spent an hour pulling each other in their 2 little red wagons. They searched around the yard for grasses, leaves, and sticks that looked different and filled a wagon with these treasures. Then we came in to prepare lunch and Nathan threw a nice fit!

Lunch was sandwiches, fresh strawberries, and carrot sticks- which Brendan snuck into the trash. Then littles went down for a nap and Brendan finished his schoolwork with Reading, Narration, and Geography. I read some more from my Bible and folded diapers while I sat with him.

Now he is tidying his bedroom and I am here! I am hopeful for a great afternoon spent playing outside. When Shane gets home he will grill our dinner which we will eat with baked beans and yummy watermelon!