Six Things I Did (or Plan to Do) Today…
- Summer “homework” with the boys. I guess I can’t
completely release the inner teacher in me. Both boys are now out of
school for less than a week, and we’re already into supplemental work to
avoid regression. Thankfully (for the most part), they don’t mind
- Trip preparation. Hubby and I are going climbing at
City of Rocks
while my in-laws watch the boys. It’s been so long since I’ve touched
granite that I’m not even sure I know how to put my climbing shoes on
anymore.
- Transplant. Before your mind turns grisly…I am
moving my quick-growing seedlings to larger pots today. Unfortunately, I can’t
plant anything in the ground because a) the soil isn’t wonderful and b)
the deer will eat everything. They’re like rodents on a larger scale.
- Practice baseball with the oldest. He’s getting
pretty good. He had one of those hate/hate relationships with the game
when he first started. Now he likes it. He had two hits in last week’s
game off the intimidating pitching machine (no, this is not a nick-name
for a wicked-armed eight-year-old; it’s an actual machine).
- Practice walking with the youngest. It’s our summer
goal to get him walking with some assistance. The other day he took 105
(non-consecutive) steps, which is awesome for a kiddo who doesn’t walk on
a regular basis.
- Revisions. I’m hoping to release my first YA novel,
SUPERSTITIONS, this summer. Maybe July??? I finished reading and editing
this weekend. Now it’s time for my first round of revisions. I’m already
planning on a minimum of two significant revisions. I better get moving!
Oh Susan, you have some wonderful things planned. You must have a bit of the home-scholler in you, and this is a good idea keeping education going through the summer.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy you climbing expedition.
Best regards.
I do like homeschooling over the summer. But I like that the boys receive a variety of teaching methods throughout the school year, too. I used to teach at a public school, so I know the +s and the -s :-)
DeleteSounds like you'll be in action quite a bit. Ah, revisions. Hope that goes well.
ReplyDeleteThanks, J.L. I hope they go well, too :-)
DeleteGood luck with your very busy day! I also plan to do some supplemental homework projects with the kids this summer.
ReplyDeleteStephen, I truly believe every little bit helps. Good for you!
DeleteOh my goodness! You are such a good mom! I just told my middleschooler that I was sending her brother (kindergarten) to LaPetite for the summer so his brain won't turn to jelly. But you've shamed me. Maybe I'll keep him home and teach him myself.
ReplyDeleteThen again...maybe not. :)
Linda, Don't be silly :-) You're a great mom, too. I just can't let go of my teaching past is all. I may actually return to it if the whole writing thing doesn't work out.
DeleteYou're a busy woman! I wish I could get Nik into baseball.
ReplyDeleteWe forced Justin to do baseball. At first he hated it. Now he likes it a lot. I can't say "loves" yet. But I think the sport is growing on him.
DeletePart of your summer sounds like what mine will be like! Baseball with the kids in the yard (and games evenings and weekends) and I'm doing supplemental education with them as well!!
ReplyDeleteI like that I'm not alone in the supplemental education part. I do let them have fun, too :-)
DeleteWow, Susan. You've got a lot of things planned.
ReplyDeletethat will be a very productive day!!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you are going to have a great day, full of work. :) I didn't realize you were a teacher...I taught elementary school for 17 years. :)
ReplyDeleteSharon, I taught 3rd grade for a year and a half, then went to a reading specialist position for two more years. Then we went on the road, had Zane, and I haven't taught since.
DeleteMy son loves baseball. He absolutely refused to play t-ball because he thought using the T was ridiculous (he was 4 *sigh*). He did like that machine though. It's been a loooong time since those years - thanks for the memories!
ReplyDeleteIt's Tuesday and your very active Monday is gone for hours. How'd you do? Bet you accomplished more than you thought. :-)
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