One of the things that can be difficult about the choice of the homeschool lifestyle is the perception of things missed. I have thought of the elementary school lyceums or little parties or holiday programs and at times wondered if my kids were really missing out. However, there are so many ways to make life "special" or "stand out" when your kids are home. Sometimes you need just a little creativity or ingenuity. Sometimes you just need some AMAZING parents/grandparents to kick it in gear!
Last Thursday was National Day of Prayer. My dad called early in the week and said he wanted to do an event with my kiddos and my brother's kids. We sat around our kitchen table while Papa taught us a bit about the constitution and the history of the day. We talked about our freedoms in this country and some of the beliefs of the founding-fathers. Dad came awesomely prepared and we enjoyed the content, with a few giggles inserted here and there from the little's antics. I think we all especially loved when little JoJo went on & on & on about President Obama. I mean, it really is fun to say his name!
Then...we prayed.
pre.cious |
The kids wore all of their new "Arizona" t-shirts they got in Easter baskets from Papa and Nana's recent visit. |
Oh, I love these boys so much! |
Sweet cousins |
Thanks for lunch Nana/Nan/Nanny/Neena/NewKnee/Hannah |
So, blog readers...I'd love to hear from you! What do you do in your home to make certain days stand out more than others? Are their significant people in your lives that give of themselves in your homeschooling efforts? Is this something you desire, but lack? How are YOU shining your light to encourage others in their home educational efforts? Share the LOVE ;)
Thanks for reading!
that is SO FUN!
ReplyDeletewe have a weekly tradition of couch bed night. every thursday night (which is our friday night since shane works sundays) we pull out the couch bed and all snuggle up together.
the boys can choose our bed or the couch bed. it's fun! we get to stay up later and usually watch a riveting tv show, such as swamp people, together
so fun Bugs! can I join you for swamp people some night? ;)
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