Cursive and soap

School today included: cursive practice in colored sand on the light table and exploding ivory soap in the microwave which the boys then colored with liquid watercolors. Fun!

More fun!

Styrofoam, wire, pasta wheels, golf tees.... Great idea from PlayAtHomeMom3.blogspot.com.

Liquid water colors!

Liquid watercolors (from Discount School Supply) are versatile. This week, we colored the snow and the bath bubbles with small squirt bottles. Then we used dauber bottles (discount school supply again) to decorate shapes on the light table. It all washed off, except maybe a small spot of red on the white tile grout. :) A little elbow grease and that came off too.

We have all enjoyed the daily infusion of color and light on these cold winter days.



















Swamp monster.

Rainy day fun

Rainy day = fort building day! Clothespins, sheets, chairs, pillows and even a cannon to defend the queen. (that's me, teehee).

I Value...

Stand at the crossroads and look.  Ask for the ancient paths, ask for the good ways and walk in them and you will find rest for your soul. Jeremiah 6:16

Spiritual Life:

·        I value consistent time spent with God free from distractions as well as constant communion with Him. 

·        I value prayer, study, quiet, nature. 

Family Life:

·        I value spending time together as a family.

·        I value fostering opportunities to create lasting memories in order to build a strongly connected family.

·        I value creating a home of beauty, health, safety, inspiration and comfort where each person who enters is relaxed and restored.

Personal Development Life:

·        I value imparting my love of art, creativity and music to the boys, especially as an outlet for stress and emotions.

·        I value solitary time to read and create.

·        I value challenging myself including recognizing and changing my own unhealthy habits.

Pace in Life:

          Set your mind on things above; not on things on the earth.  Col. 3:2

·        I value balance and simplicity different from the frantic pace around me.

·        I value boundaries, margin, intentionality and time for reflection.

Career Life:

·        In parenting, I value raising and training our boys according to God’s will.

·        I value instilling a joy for seeking Him and His will.

·        I value educating at home using gentle and inspiring methods.

Social Stewardship:

·        I value faithfulness, authenticity, transparency and balance in friendship.

·        I value having a few close friends to “do life” with.

·        I value being available as a resource and mentor to those around me.

Physical Stewardship:

·        I value having a healthy and strong body so I am able to live out my values in all other areas.

Financial Stewardship:

·        I value tithing, giving, and being wise stewards of our finances.

·        I value living simply and not extravagantly.

·        I value using our home to minister to others.

Ministry Stewardship:

·        I value using my spiritual gifts to glorify and honor God- admin, leadership, discernment, giving and hospitality.

Obsessed

In the new year, with new routines, I have added LOTS of new ideas inspired from palayathomemom3.blogspot.com and on Facebook. My sis-in-law shared many ideas with me and I am on a roll! Today we played with water beads (in floral section of Walmart or hobby lobby-they expand to lots of sensory loveliness) and our marble game.


Many more things to come!