What a way to start a day!!

We started our day with a science experiment about sound waves. Do they travel better in the air or along the yarn? Then this corresponds to how whales hear sound that travels in the water. Sooo cool!! They were shocked that they could hear each other whispering in the cups. Of course, Jessi had to "do it too". "Bubby" is so sweet to help her!

Then I broke out the silly string for a little "no contact" war! I have been offering "incentives" for the kids to be dressed, chores done and in the schoolroom by 8:30am. (Yes, I know they should do it "just because I said so", but I needed this as much as they did. Also, I think it can be fun at times to have a little contest.) It is funny how they seem to help each other and agree to "tie". This is more for me than for them. They obviously start school when I say , but this makes me get up there and start if they are waiting on me ( and put down the laundry or whatever chore caught my attention. Maybe I have A.D.D.). So, the surprise for today was each child getting a can of silly string and having a little friendly battle. First, I laid the rules down---1. NO PHYSICAL CONTACT 2. NO GETTING MAD IF YOU GET SPRAYED (that was for Syd) 3. HAVE FUN!! then 1, 2, 3 GOOOOO!!

What a good way to start the day. It was beautiful and they were able to get some energy out before having to sit down to their day.

Our new table....

After 14 years and 1 paint job, we decided it was time for a new table. The kids and I searched and looked and window shopped for months (hubby didn't have a preference). We found a table we liked really well and at a price that was reasonable---11 months ago! I talked myself out of it and thought I would paint the table one more time. Well, it didn't go so well. So, when we talked about exactly what to do: have the table professionally painted or buy a new one. We decided that since neither of us like the table any more, it would be so costly to have it professionally painted and the store was going to give us such a good deal on the table (they aren't moving much furniture obviously) we would go ahead and make the purchase. Sooooo here it is.......

and....we went ahead and got the buffet. When they told us what the price would be if this one sold and they had to reorder it was more than double. Sooooo.....we did it!

Books we are loving

This summer we started reading The Chronicles of Narnia series. I was a little skeptical that they would get all the symbolism ( they are 10, 6, and 2--well of course the 2yo doesn't "get" it ) without me having to stop and explain. Oh my, do I ever underestimate the power of God! I am loving it when THEY stop ME to explain what God is showing them!! LOVE IT!! We are on the 3rd book The Horse and His Boy and I just have to stop or they would let me read all day. I just love being able to sit at home and cozy up with my favorite people on the couch and read a good book and talk about GOD!!