itty bitty hiatus

We've taken a hiatus from homeschool for an "itty bit," due to mama lama having surgery. While daddy lama was home he and baby lama did a lot of spontaneous homeschool, making each day count, playing to the fullest. One day they worked on shapes, colors, numbers and the alphabet, while practicing fine motor skills putting together several puzzles. I loved hearing their banter as they discussed each piece.

Maxine the rehabilitated Barred Owl at Shangri La

This past weekend we went to the last day of the scarecrow festival at Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center. Admission was free along with all of the activities offered for littles, which included animal presentations, boat rides on Adams Bayou, hay rides, several arts and crafts projects, along with games and activities. We met Maxine, the rehabilitated Barred Owl, up-cose, learning many fascinating facts about these amazing creatures. Creed also played in the children's garden sand box, before we had to leave due to mama's tummy hurting.  I've been a busy bee organizing homeschool supplies, toys, arts and crafts, toys, etc. Our crafts lately have been centered around feathered owls, especially since we met Maxine.

Waiting for the lights, camera, action.

Sesame Street Live "Can't Stop Singing"

Homeschool resumed this past Monday. Creed worked on the apple tree book and practiced his fine motor skills using his scissors. He wasn't thrilled to get back to work, but I'm glad he muddled through it. Tuesday was really special because we were able to see Sesame Street Live. This is the first time Creed and I have ever been to any kind of production like this. We were able to get there early and find our seats before the show began. When the characters appeared on the stage my little guy jumped up and started dancing. I really enjoyed watching him enjoy the show. The show was an hour and a half long with a 15 minute interlude. I was surprised how loud it was, especially since it was a show for children. By intermission, Creed was ready to leave. It was really no surprise when intermission came, salesman appeared at the exits with Elmo-shaped helium balloons that were $10 a piece. It's really not fair to the kids. And for that price, it's seriously not fair for the parents.

Lately I've been wondering about curriculum and adjusting it to fit our own needs. Creed has more interest in the stories in the Bible, so we've been reading a lot, making up songs and he's even been acting it out. After I read his "favorite" (everything now-a-days is his favorite) story about David and Goliath, Creed asked me where his sling shot was. I told him he didn't have one but maybe we could make one the next day. He said OK and then jumped in his bed coming back with a very small stuffed cat swinging it by the tail, pretending it was a sling shot. 

How the "three peas in a pod"
communicate while daddy is away at work

How the three peas in a pod communicate while daddy is away at work. Most of the time I really dislike technology, but it does have it's perks. One of them is being able to see daddy face-to-face virtually anytime we want.