My Problem as of Late

Yesterday we went to MOPS and even got some Math done in the afternoon. Today we got a whole list of great things accomplished. PROBLEM: My daughter usually has a pretty good attitude when I say we are going to write a letter, do math, read such and such book etc. (Okay, that part isn't the problem.) Lately, whenever I ask my son to do something for school, he will rolls his eyes, groan and slouch. I've asked him to please try to have a good attitude, I've tried to explain that life is not all fun and video games.

ONE HAND: I do think I still need to loosen up and be more unschoolish. In my mind I have a set of subjects and activities that we "must" do a little of each day or else we are "not doing it right." When maybe I really need to just be feeding him more things that he will devour and love. Maybe more video game books for him to read or a science fiction book. I know he loves writing letters to his great grandmother about his stories and video games (the poor woman.) But if I try to give him something to read for example, that he has no interest in, then there is no motivation there. And I do, above all things, want my children to get the idea that learning is enjoyable.

OTHER HAND: He does need to learn that we've got to do things in life that are work and aren't always fun but must be done.

What's your opinion?

Mondays are Fun!

Yesterday Luke let me know that Monday is his favorite day of the week. He said that Saturdays are usually work days (sad but true) and that Monday we usually do something fun. I agree with him. Mondays are really fun! Today was no exception. This morning we made a new calendar for March, Luke read a BOM story to us, and we learned the names of some bones. From this worksheet we learned just a few of the main bones like the skull, mandible, clavicle, sternum, ribs, pelvic girdle and the femur. I then had Luke doing a reading comprehension graphic organizer worksheet while Isabel read to me. At snack time I read them three books. Luke then played a 2nd grade CD ROM game while Isabel read some more.

My friend Shellie called and wanted to know if I would like to come with her to the gym with her free guest pass. At this gym they have a huge playroom for the kids. Video games, jump houses, tubes and slides, EVERYTHING. Luke Isabel and Sylvia had so much fun while I learned how out of shape I am. Actually I had a really good time and loved the sauna at the end. We then ate some Sam's Club food (gotta cancel out that exercising) while Shellie handed dollar bills out to people and said to them, "See how lucky you are?!" (don't even ask.) It was great, Shellie is a fun friend.

Tonight we are having our friends Lanece and Tyler over for Family Home Evening. I need to get cooking and cleaning and think up something for a little lesson.

LEAP DAY PARTY!

Our Leap Day Party was a lot of fun. My friend Kollen, came over early to help me get ready and I sure needed it. About six of us moms were there and however many kids we have between us. Kollen helped the kids make a cute frog craft and they played a few games. Musical Lily Pads (Musical Chairs) and Leap Over (Red Rover.) Then cupcakes. I was so busy with games and playing host that I never got any really great pictures of the party, so I'll have to leave you with this one of Sylvia eating a Leap Day Party cupcake on the toilet. (My little girl is a multi-tasker!)