Speaking of clothes, this dark load really sums up our week - a lot going on, but it sure wasn't laundry. I did eventually get all this washed just in time for two kids to get the stomach flu. Blah!
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Here are the adorable pups Amber's been watching. I think I mentioned last week they wear ski jackets. I didn't make that up. Amber just brought them in from a chilly evening walk.
They went home yesterday, and I actually miss them. I can't say that too loud or everyone will be begging for a dog again.
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| Bella is wearing a cheetah fur trimmed sweater vest while she studies "Civilizations of the Fertile Crescent" |
Maria had such fun dressing Teddy all week. And what a trooper Teddy was, she actually would lay on her back like a baby, letting Maria velcro the clothes on.
And when it doesn't work out quite right, ask your 12 year old brother for help.
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Amber and I participated in a 5K. It was the first one of the year - cold and had one killer hill.
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When I shared the recipe for Southern Pork Barbecue, I listed the other new recipes I'd tried. This is Frank's Chicken from this cookbook cooking in the crockpot. I'll share this recipe soon. It turned out very tender chicken. I think I'll use a little less rosemary next time, though.
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Noteworthy Homeschooling News
Amber finished Algebra 1 Teaching Textbooks this week. She worked so hard this year, never missing a day, and it's really paid off. She's very prepared for Geometry.
Joseph read a book to me at the library. I pulled a Margaret Hillert book off the shelf and while I typed out a blog post, he sat and read the entire book to me. I heard a few missed words, but I let them go and a couple times he went back and reread the sentence with the right word. That's a HUGE win in my book because that means he's actually comprehending what he's reading.
Margaret Hillert's Beginning to Read series has become a favorite of mine this year. Joe has been responding so well to the limited vocabulary in her books.
That about wraps up our week. It's a windy, dreary day here in Wisconsin. Springtime temperatures are welcome anytime now!!
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