One of the main reasons why I homeschool is so that I have more time to do fun things with my family, and yet, at times it is very difficult to say no to cleaning and yes to sitting down and reading a book or playing a game with them.
Last night the house was a mess, I had just gotten home from a meeting and wanted to get dinner on the table before Joey got home. Sylvia had had a great gift idea for daddy for a while now and it had become one of those things that I kept saying, "tomorrow" to. I am so glad I chose to say yes to it. The kids thought it was fun and needless to say, it was the best gift Joey has ever received!
Luke helped with the wrapping.
What could it be?!
A Sylvia!
And a hug!
Anything old or broken, Luke, Isabel and Sylvia get to take apart. Vacuums never last more than two years in this house.
Isabel got bored pretty quickly, but Luke was determined and Sylvia was determined to be his helper and apprentice.
They are pointing to where they found FISH HOOKS! What? Was I not supposed to vacuum up fish hooks? Then what good is a vacuum!?
Here they are studying where the "electrical stuff" moves the gear and rotator brush.
Now Hazel thinks that a vacuum is for sticking screwdrivers in.
Luke said that "one day" he wants to paint some ACEOs. He is always sketching cute, scary, or crazy little characters, it would be great if he had them all in ACEO form. Today I showed him how (or at least how I do it.) The girls joined in and it was so much fun to see all of their different styles. I was especially impressed with Sylvia listening and following instructions.
Sketching
painting
Sketching
Painting
Taping face
Painting
Here are their finished masterpieces!
