Honestly, I am really struggling with staying focused on anything after Thanksgiving and our South Dakota trip. I can barely squeak out my work. Today I was in the bathtub soaking at 3:45 PM and in my PJ's by 4:45PM. Damn you daylight savings time.
I am trying really hard to get motivated with homeschool. Our 50 states curriculum is feeling stale and unspirited right now .
For example, Monday we spent most of our morning making Christmas ornaments out of craft sticks and odd nature supplies. It was so much fun and when we finished a few hours later, no one was the wiser that we had started school.
"Wow, its after lunch, we better get started on our school work now." Zach says to Lauren.
"Hmm, yes, you should get started on your school work now kids." I say, with a cheshire cat grin.
The most seasoned homeschool parents on my facebook group page advise to wind down your typical homeschool day around the holidays. They suggest that you fill your days with gift making, crafts, music, traditions, cookie baking and service activities.
Well, that all sounds amazing to me!
But, how do you do service activities with COVID? Maybe just DING, DONG ... DITCH style?
Anyhow, I think we could all use a change of pace... so for the next couple of weeks we will try focusing on arts, crafts, music and service projects. I tend to falter in these areas as I have no experience.
You see, I was never allowed to indulge in these "frivolous types of classes". My parents were stern with my academic choices. No Home Economics, No Music and No Art! It was all advanced honors classes for me... that is until I had a major rebellion in college and got a "Home Economics" degree. (Trumpets for me!)
So, my words of wisdom...be careful what you cultivate, it can cause a rebellion.
Instead - "Here we go a wassailing!"
What does wassailing mean anyways?
Google dictionary says .
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