"But we didn't go on a bike ride yet!"
Do you like Jacob's outfit?
We were already across the street before I realized he was dressed for bed, bare feet and all.
Now that's the way to take a bike ride.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Jump
Our bike rides have turned into playtime on the gravel pile. Just a few steps down the road they all get sidetracked and dump the bikes to climb up the hill. WE stay here for an hour until I call it's time to home.
"But we didn't go on a bike ride yet!"
Do you like Jacob's outfit?
We were already across the street before I realized he was dressed for bed, bare feet and all.
Now that's the way to take a bike ride.
"But we didn't go on a bike ride yet!"
Do you like Jacob's outfit?
We were already across the street before I realized he was dressed for bed, bare feet and all.
Now that's the way to take a bike ride.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
A few links
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Rain, rain, go away
I have to be honest. I struggle with keeping a joyful spirit on rainy days. So dreary and depressing. I decided to get over it today and encouraged the kids to come outside with me despite the drizzles.
"No, I just wanna play with my Legos."
"It's too cold."
So I suggested a bug hunt. Courtney added the idea of a contest with a prize of a slim jim. That did it, out the door they went.
Of course, Joshua doesn't care if it's rainy or not, he's happy regardless.
Grace trying to talk Jacob into jumping into the puddle.
"Bruda... jum...dare"
(Brother, jump there)
After about a half hour of wandering around collecting slugs, we came in. Then it started to pour!
"Now aren't you glad we went out when we did?"
"We can go out?"
"What? We just went out. I said aren't you glad we went out?"
"So we can go out?"
"Whatever, yeah, go out."
Ya weird kids. They all said "Yeah!" and went running out. I'm thinking, didn't I just have to beg them to go out?
Our water slide
Oh, he can dish it out, but he can't take it. And Courtney loves to tease him about it. And antagonize him, too. She's taken it upon herself to toughen him up. She forgets that in just a few short years, he will be bigger than her and tougher.
Well, we hope so. :)
Is it mean that my child is upset and I'm busy snapping pictures of him?
That pout is just too cute, though.
Oh, yeah, I have no idea who won the bug contest.
And they completely forgot about the slim jim.
"No, I just wanna play with my Legos."
"It's too cold."
So I suggested a bug hunt. Courtney added the idea of a contest with a prize of a slim jim. That did it, out the door they went.
Of course, Joshua doesn't care if it's rainy or not, he's happy regardless.
Grace trying to talk Jacob into jumping into the puddle.
"Bruda... jum...dare"
(Brother, jump there)
After about a half hour of wandering around collecting slugs, we came in. Then it started to pour!
"Now aren't you glad we went out when we did?"
"We can go out?"
"What? We just went out. I said aren't you glad we went out?"
"So we can go out?"
"Whatever, yeah, go out."
Ya weird kids. They all said "Yeah!" and went running out. I'm thinking, didn't I just have to beg them to go out?
Our water slide
Oh, he can dish it out, but he can't take it. And Courtney loves to tease him about it. And antagonize him, too. She's taken it upon herself to toughen him up. She forgets that in just a few short years, he will be bigger than her and tougher.
Well, we hope so. :)
Is it mean that my child is upset and I'm busy snapping pictures of him?
That pout is just too cute, though.
Oh, yeah, I have no idea who won the bug contest.
And they completely forgot about the slim jim.
Building Character
Now that summer is here...
We can begin a few activities that have been floating around in my mind but we just haven't had the time to follow through with.
One of those ideas is our character study. I'm really excited about this one.
Here's the plan...
We begin by making some apples out of card stock and writing the character traits on each. At the beginning of the week (or however long we feel like spending on each one) we put up our apple on the wall, discuss the word, its definition, and read the corresponding verse. And of course, we talk about the different ways to express it.
Every time I see them demonstrating this trait, a star goes up on the apple (each child has a designated color - It wont be discussed who's color is who's, I don't want it to turn into a competition, I want them to focus on their own personal growth.) There will be more to it, activities to go along with, depending on my energy level ;)
It's simple, but I think it will be enjoyable, and hopefully, it will be a wonderful learning experience.
Our list...
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness,temperance, ..." Gal 5:22
A few quotes from the Pearls keep coming to mind as I prepare for this that I thought were worth sharing.
"Discontented parents breed discontented children."
"A bitter root cannot produce sweet fruit."
"If "the joy of the Lord is our strength," then surely the joy of the parents is the strength of a child."
Savor those words for a minute.
We easily recognise the weaknesses and areas in need of improvement in our children, but often fail to see the source of their undesirable traits. It is learned from the parents. How can we expect our child to show perfect patience when we so easily loose our temper? How will they learn contentment when they witness our covetousness?
I realised that this is more important for me than it is for the kids. I cannot expect anything from them until I correct myself first.
So now that I've told you, I HAVE to follow through. You can hold me to it. I'll let you know in a week how much "love" we have expressed.
We can begin a few activities that have been floating around in my mind but we just haven't had the time to follow through with.
One of those ideas is our character study. I'm really excited about this one.
Here's the plan...
We begin by making some apples out of card stock and writing the character traits on each. At the beginning of the week (or however long we feel like spending on each one) we put up our apple on the wall, discuss the word, its definition, and read the corresponding verse. And of course, we talk about the different ways to express it.
Every time I see them demonstrating this trait, a star goes up on the apple (each child has a designated color - It wont be discussed who's color is who's, I don't want it to turn into a competition, I want them to focus on their own personal growth.) There will be more to it, activities to go along with, depending on my energy level ;)
It's simple, but I think it will be enjoyable, and hopefully, it will be a wonderful learning experience.
Our list...
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness,temperance, ..." Gal 5:22
A few quotes from the Pearls keep coming to mind as I prepare for this that I thought were worth sharing.
"Discontented parents breed discontented children."
"A bitter root cannot produce sweet fruit."
"If "the joy of the Lord is our strength," then surely the joy of the parents is the strength of a child."
Savor those words for a minute.
We easily recognise the weaknesses and areas in need of improvement in our children, but often fail to see the source of their undesirable traits. It is learned from the parents. How can we expect our child to show perfect patience when we so easily loose our temper? How will they learn contentment when they witness our covetousness?
I realised that this is more important for me than it is for the kids. I cannot expect anything from them until I correct myself first.
So now that I've told you, I HAVE to follow through. You can hold me to it. I'll let you know in a week how much "love" we have expressed.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
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