Likes and Dislikes

I like that it is closing in on the end of our academic year, and instead of posting about what we have DONE, I can let everyone know what we have LEFT. : )

I'll start with C, as she has already finished much of her sixth grade work. She is on chapter 3 of her 7th grade math. While this curriculum is much more challenging for her, we ARE making it through. She struggles through many of the lessons and assignments, but manages to "get" the material enough to earn B's on the chapter review and tests. I like this math. She does not.

She is actually beginning her very last chapter of 6th grade English today. I like that.

We are still just trudging through history. We seem to never stop doing history, and never cease to find "side-trails" to research and read about, so while sometimes it seems we aren't making much progress, we actually learn far more than just what's in her books. I like history.

As for science...we are almost done with our current chapter, leaving only 3 remaining chapters in Anatomy and Physiology. We have spent the past three weeks on the nervous system, and actually, all 3 of us (Mom, C, and E) have had a lot of fun with these units. We ALL liked that.

E has 8 units left in 2nd grade Spelling, and only 26 lessons and 3 tests left in her Math. She just began her new Language and Map Skills books. She has only 4 lessons left in her 2nd grade Reading. I like that.

E has also been making amazing progress in her piano lessons this past month or so. Even more amazing is the fact that *I* am the piano teacher. LOL E just can't seem to get enough playing time each day. First thing in the morning she is playing the piano. Every spare second through the day she is playing the piano. She gets up in the middle of her schoolwork to play the piano. She leaves lunch sitting on the table and plays the piano. I certainly never thought I would have to scold a child and repeatedly tell her NOT to practice. LOL I have to admit, I not only like, but I LOVE E's enthusiasm for the piano.

C is still pining away for a violin, and I still keep praying I will find a way to be able to afford not only a violin, but also lessons for her before she is too old. This is her ONLY musical interest, and I feel horrible that I can't provide for her. : ( I do NOT like this at ALL!

I WAS able to afford getting the girls signed up for softball 2 weeks ago, which is always the sign that snow and cold days are almost over, and spring and summer will soon be here. Note...I said ALMOST over, as we have snow forecast for today. I like this. The softball, not the snow.

Another thing I like is a new acquisition-----"C" got a Kindle as a gift. I put her in quotes, because I have fallen in love with the darn thing, and use it every chance I get. Anyone that knows me, knows that my vision of heaven involves a Barnes and Noble, and the Kindle is a bookstore in the palm of my hand, any time I think of a book I'd like. I mean, that C would like. Or that we can use for school. It is cheaper, too, and they even have many FREE BOOKS (Now THAT is Heaven!)I could write an entire page just on how much I like this new little piece of technology, and how amazing it is, but I'm cutting into my reading time as it is to post on here. LOL

Before I go...HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to my brother and his wife. Twenty years ago today they were married, and I had to endure wearing a PINK, PUFF-SLEEVED bridesmaid dress. Even though that's not the point, I would think the least my brother could do would be to invite me along on his anniversary gift to his wife to HAWAII, but nooooo....apparently THEY go to HAWAII, and I will sit here homeschooling, watching rain and snow fall, and reading my, I mean C's, Kindle. Although I'd prefer the trip to HAWAII, I will stop complaining, because I LOVE home schooling.