I was under absolute certainty that Labor Day was this coming Monday. While riding with my husband and his work colleague I realized, after they corrected me of course, that I was both so excited and terrified about starting our official full home school year that I got my weeks mixed up. I have been on a tear prepping and shopping for school supplies/curricula. Well, now I feel a little relieved, but bummed because all of my lessons start on Tuesday, the day after Labor Day. Oh well, we get another week to chill. I'll have to find a way to make it extra special. I also toyed with idea of doing review the entire week so both of my lovelies are totally up to date. I'm still thinking on that one. I would need to throw some last minute lesson plans together...
In my haste mentioned earlier I did find our necessary library books. I was fortunate to score the first few weeks of books for Ari and the first week for Rodney. I think Amazon loves me by now. My local home school consignment store probably has me down as a regular. I'm part of several home school groups, and even found secular home school forums and blogs to lurk (not all homeschoolers are ultra Conservative Bible pushers or run of mill Christians either). I'm feeling so official!
Now on to domestic issues! I purchased a Swiffer Wet Vac. I want to say how it's the best thing ever, or at least better than a mop. However, I have determined your floor should be thoroughly swept before using the Swiffer Wet Vac. Otherwise it sort of pushes the dirt/dust bunny around. I made the decision to buy one after having both a manufacture and Target coupon. Oh yes, love my Target. :-)
I am getting more into fall decorating mode. Last year it wasn't an option to decorate because we were not in our own home yet. However this year, I think I'll splurge more than ever. I already have my eye on a few things I saw at Pottery Barn. I get my ideas there and then shop elsewhere for a much cheaper price. Frugality is my middle name!
Oh gosh, almost forgot to mention the kids had their very first soccer practice. Rodney did well and Ari tried. Ari trying is a big deal. She isn't exactly in love with playing soccer. She told me she can get over it and just play, just give her time.
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