I'm not sure how this has turned into dinosaur week at my home, but somehow we are there. We are currently making a model of a dinosaur. Tonight my son got some green paint on his teeth and my husband told him not to worry because it could just be the dinosaur's food caught in his teeth. My son piped up and said.."Dad, he's a carnivore not a herbivore" "Hello." Ha ha ha
We also made white chocolate dinosaur suckers today. My son enjoyed two of those and gave one to Daddy. There's still one left, but since I don't like white chocolate...I'm sure it will be eaten by someone else tomorrow.
Maybe we will just head to the library and check out some books and then get the Land Before Time movie. :)
I'm enjoying this special time with my little man.
God Bless
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Schooling over the Phone
So, my oldest and I just did homework over the phone. I must say that was an interesting way to do things. Although, I must say that I am so very lucky that I have such wonderful children who are so willing to do the many crazy things I ask them to do.
Missing and loving my girls tonight!!
God Bless
Missing and loving my girls tonight!!
God Bless
A Great Night in My Second Grade Religion Class
Tonight was a fun night in religion class. Well, at least I enjoyed myself...hee hee. After a whirl wind at circle time discussing and reviewing the season of Advent and the beginning of the Liturgical year, I busted out into song. That's right, I thought it was necessary to sing "This little light of mine." Let me just say that I can't carry a tune in a bucket and my students all cheer when I sing. I LOVE MY STUDENTS!! We talked about not hiding your light and sharing it with others.
Next, after the great singing experience, I started by drawing on the board. Have I ever mentioned that I'm not an artist, at all. Well, I drew rectangles and circles and other various objects. (basically road signs...I love using these as illustrations) Then, I used these objects to spark the discussion about laws of the land and God's laws. We talked about following the laws and the reasons you should do it. Of course, being the straightforward person that I am, there are never any giggles in my classroom...EVER! So, I always discuss the meanings of the stop lights...you know how some people think that yellow means "go faster" or "speed up." That always makes them laugh. Oh, and then kids totally throw their parents under the bus....hee hee. (usually right after I throw my husband there)
So, after we this we began to go over the commandments. We went over my friend Nikki's way of remembering the commandments with a few tweaks for our religious ed books. We also discussed confession, mortal sins, venial sins, etc. (It was a "meaty" class.)
For those of you who don't check out my friends blog, here are some ways to remember the commandments. (btw: You can view her great blog anytime by clicking on the right over there...Banana, Bear, and Bophie.)
1. Hold up one finger- God should be first-- No other gods before him.
2. Hold up two fingers- This forms a V for vain-- Don't use the Lord's name in vain.
3. Hold up three fingers- This forms a W for worship-- Sundays are for worship and rest.
4. Use four fingers to salute- Honor your Father and Mother.
5. Use five fingers to make a fist- Don't kill.
6. Use three fingers on each hand to form a heart- Don't commit adultery.
7. Hold up two fingers on one hand, use all five fingers on the other to grab the two fingers- Don't steal.
8. Use four fingers on each hand to form binoculars over your eyes- Don't bear false witness. This also forms the number 8 when you take them off your eyes and turn them sideways.
9. Hold up the ring finger (other nine are down)- Don't covet neighbor's wife.
10. Use all ten fingers to cover your eyes- Don't covet neighbor's goods.
In our religious education book, there was a nice (although very brief) examination of conscience for the kids. We reviewed that and I had them write down the "hints" or "key words" to remember the commandments in their books beside the examination. We talked about Moses and how the people felt about the laws when he came down from the mountain.
Then we had a big discussion about mistakes vs. sins. I was a bit shocked by the number of students that had a hard time telling the difference when we talked about these. A great many of them thought that no matter what...it was a sin. I explained it like this...if I leave a store and my son has put a toy in my pocket and I didn't know it then yes, I have stolen something. However, I'm not sinning as long as when I realize it...I return it. :) That got them sitting up in their chairs.
They were just absolutely wonderful tonight!!
As always, I feel as though I can't do enough and there is just SO much to teach them. Oh, and I really need to go to confession now...lol. Isn't it funny how a child's review of the commandments and an examination of conscience will really hit home like that?
God Bless
Next, after the great singing experience, I started by drawing on the board. Have I ever mentioned that I'm not an artist, at all. Well, I drew rectangles and circles and other various objects. (basically road signs...I love using these as illustrations) Then, I used these objects to spark the discussion about laws of the land and God's laws. We talked about following the laws and the reasons you should do it. Of course, being the straightforward person that I am, there are never any giggles in my classroom...EVER! So, I always discuss the meanings of the stop lights...you know how some people think that yellow means "go faster" or "speed up." That always makes them laugh. Oh, and then kids totally throw their parents under the bus....hee hee. (usually right after I throw my husband there)
So, after we this we began to go over the commandments. We went over my friend Nikki's way of remembering the commandments with a few tweaks for our religious ed books. We also discussed confession, mortal sins, venial sins, etc. (It was a "meaty" class.)
For those of you who don't check out my friends blog, here are some ways to remember the commandments. (btw: You can view her great blog anytime by clicking on the right over there...Banana, Bear, and Bophie.)
1. Hold up one finger- God should be first-- No other gods before him.
2. Hold up two fingers- This forms a V for vain-- Don't use the Lord's name in vain.
3. Hold up three fingers- This forms a W for worship-- Sundays are for worship and rest.
4. Use four fingers to salute- Honor your Father and Mother.
5. Use five fingers to make a fist- Don't kill.
6. Use three fingers on each hand to form a heart- Don't commit adultery.
7. Hold up two fingers on one hand, use all five fingers on the other to grab the two fingers- Don't steal.
8. Use four fingers on each hand to form binoculars over your eyes- Don't bear false witness. This also forms the number 8 when you take them off your eyes and turn them sideways.
9. Hold up the ring finger (other nine are down)- Don't covet neighbor's wife.
10. Use all ten fingers to cover your eyes- Don't covet neighbor's goods.
In our religious education book, there was a nice (although very brief) examination of conscience for the kids. We reviewed that and I had them write down the "hints" or "key words" to remember the commandments in their books beside the examination. We talked about Moses and how the people felt about the laws when he came down from the mountain.
Then we had a big discussion about mistakes vs. sins. I was a bit shocked by the number of students that had a hard time telling the difference when we talked about these. A great many of them thought that no matter what...it was a sin. I explained it like this...if I leave a store and my son has put a toy in my pocket and I didn't know it then yes, I have stolen something. However, I'm not sinning as long as when I realize it...I return it. :) That got them sitting up in their chairs.
They were just absolutely wonderful tonight!!
As always, I feel as though I can't do enough and there is just SO much to teach them. Oh, and I really need to go to confession now...lol. Isn't it funny how a child's review of the commandments and an examination of conscience will really hit home like that?
God Bless
Monday, November 29, 2010
My boys and their toys
So, I'm watching my boys play my husband's Christmas present. Yes, I said Christmas present. I told my husband what I was getting him and after a few days of "Oh, I really don't need that," he and his son went and picked one up a few days early...lol.
Yes, we officially have a PS3 in our home now. It's definitely not for me. I have no desire to play the games at all, but it's really funny to watch the two of them playing.
They are driving cars and crashing into things. There is much laughing and wiggling around as they try to get their cars to do what they want them to do. My son is also adding some extra car and crash noises when he does things....so cute.
I think this will give me some time to blog and crochet. This could be a win-win.
God Bless!
Yes, we officially have a PS3 in our home now. It's definitely not for me. I have no desire to play the games at all, but it's really funny to watch the two of them playing.
They are driving cars and crashing into things. There is much laughing and wiggling around as they try to get their cars to do what they want them to do. My son is also adding some extra car and crash noises when he does things....so cute.
I think this will give me some time to blog and crochet. This could be a win-win.
God Bless!
Happy New Year
I was so excited to see these words on facebook the other day. What a glorious thing to see other people recognize the fact that our Liturgical calendar has started anew.
I want to make the priest dolls with my children!!
God Bless!
I want to make the priest dolls with my children!!
God Bless!
Enjoying the Season of Advent
This always happens this time of year. I find more and more things I want to do with the children during Advent. This year we are excited to be preparing a bed for baby Jesus in our home with our good deeds. We are also making our chains and we've added the Advent Alphabet this year. If you are in need of some great ideas, there are a few blogs and websites you can visit. Today, I am sharing this with you, http://familyfeastandferia.wordpress.com/ . This amazing site has some incredible printables and ideas for the season.
Whatever you do, enjoy the season. Take a deep breath and feel peace with the choices you make.
Peace be with you and yours during this blessed season. God Bless
Whatever you do, enjoy the season. Take a deep breath and feel peace with the choices you make.
Peace be with you and yours during this blessed season. God Bless
I'm back and on the Road to??
Well, after a few days off for the holiday season there were many conclusions that I have drawn. Here they are.
1. I have an addictive personality. Whether it be blogging, facebook, scrapbooking, eating, cooking, etc...I am there!! Now, why oh why can't that translate into exercising, spiritual development, and other really wonderful and worthwhile things?
2. My husband and I need to go on more dates. I really enjoy when we have time out and away. It's so easy to get caught up in everyday things and not enjoy each other.
3. I worry so much that I am ill equipped to teach my children. I am always concerned that I am not doing enough or that my children are not going to do well. Over the break, we received my middle daughter's reading test results. She did really, really well. I was very happy. She has been homeschooled since K and she's now in 3rd grade. This was her first state test. Ahhhh. I'm okay. Whew--ha ha ha
4. I'm scared of dying. I had to go to the emergency room over the holidays. No, I didn't cut my finger in the kitchen again. Before I left the house, I found myself kissing my children and thinking what if this was the last kiss they got from me. I was worried for them. I was okay for me...but I was worried for them.
There are so many things that I could go on and list, but I won't right now. Right now, I am reflecting on what I have written and hoping that I can make sense out of what I have discovered. I think that is what is truly important with self discovery--what you do with the information. Where do you go from here?
Good luck on your road of self discovery and God Bless!
1. I have an addictive personality. Whether it be blogging, facebook, scrapbooking, eating, cooking, etc...I am there!! Now, why oh why can't that translate into exercising, spiritual development, and other really wonderful and worthwhile things?
2. My husband and I need to go on more dates. I really enjoy when we have time out and away. It's so easy to get caught up in everyday things and not enjoy each other.
3. I worry so much that I am ill equipped to teach my children. I am always concerned that I am not doing enough or that my children are not going to do well. Over the break, we received my middle daughter's reading test results. She did really, really well. I was very happy. She has been homeschooled since K and she's now in 3rd grade. This was her first state test. Ahhhh. I'm okay. Whew--ha ha ha
4. I'm scared of dying. I had to go to the emergency room over the holidays. No, I didn't cut my finger in the kitchen again. Before I left the house, I found myself kissing my children and thinking what if this was the last kiss they got from me. I was worried for them. I was okay for me...but I was worried for them.
There are so many things that I could go on and list, but I won't right now. Right now, I am reflecting on what I have written and hoping that I can make sense out of what I have discovered. I think that is what is truly important with self discovery--what you do with the information. Where do you go from here?
Good luck on your road of self discovery and God Bless!
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