Those would be my good intentions about updating this thing every day which I can hear flying past the window on the back of something pink and porcine, wouldn’t they? Here’s what I can remember since the last update: Thursday … Continue reading
Monday was a loss in terms of seatwork, although B did do some independent reading (Peepo) and she and E looked up min-mins in the evening. Caitlin came round after pottery and stayed til 4:30, so that took care of … Continue reading
B watched Gorillas Revisited, then, after Play School had finished, ABC schools TV – she was fascinated by Waterworks, although she also watched BTN Special as well. In between, she took the dog for a walk to Florey shops, and … Continue reading
Kitchen: finish all washing up empty bins clean counters find instructions for Anne and leave on counter with pet food Laundry: wash all laundry and tumble dry/hang on clothes horses put dry clothes away, or at least in the right … Continue reading
Today hasn’t quite stayed on track, since B has perfected the art of procrastination and just-five-minutes-more pleading when faced with my request to fit a minimal amount of schoolwork into the day. Plans to go to the markets and the … Continue reading
House: at least 1 load washing up at least 1 load laundry pick up and vacuum dining room keep living room clean and tidy Beth: at least one maths lesson (more if they’re short and easy) + revision check badge … Continue reading
Well, the week so far seems to be much closer to what I want than most of last term. Yesterday, we mostly relaxed, since B was still a bit strung out after the trip. Despite the fact that she was … Continue reading
Since we got into such a huge rut before Beth went away, I want to continue experimenting with different ways of having more structure and rhythm to our days and weeks. Not attempting to force anything, but simply brainstorming some … Continue reading
The Plan: 7:00-8:00 shower, dress, feed the inmates, get them dressed, lay out work; put in load of laundry etc8:00-10:00 Take E to work, pick up Caitlin for playdate; Beth: pack something to read in the car10:00-11:45 (+ travelling) Preschool … Continue reading
The Plan:8:00-9:00 shower, dress, feed the inmates, get them dressed, lay out work; put in load of laundry etc9:00-10:00 Beth: English – reading Daryl’s Dinner; digraphs – vowel worksheets ?Katy: magnetic letters and alphabet flashcards; drawing in scrapbook; puzzles; Playschool … Continue reading