Day 182

5th September 2022

Little Chef

I woke to the sound of electric beaters!

It was 7am and Lincoln was making a tray of cupcakes. (They do cook other things, I promise!)

Soon after, I headed out to meet a new client and left them at the table to begin their core learning, with dad.

Lincoln was learning about rainforests and Mila was working on spelling & comprehension.

After this they went and did the recycling. We haven’t done it in AGES and so instead of $4 something, they got $10, each! 😂

Mila spent her money on the claw, and she almost won!

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/AgX4EPTPR2Q

She also bought a chocolate milk.

Linc bought a Roblox gift card and bought ‘roach vision’ which he described to me but I’ve since forgotten. Something about food in the game is usually invisible but, is outlined in white, when you have roach vision(?)

We were kindly gifted a telescope and after lunch, they got it out and set it up.

Mila was first, and enjoyed looking at the flowers in the garden.

When I got home from work there were kids everywhere!

After dinner, when everyone had gone home, and it was just us we took our telescope outside and went looking for the moon.

It was so breathtaking.

Even with our little retail telescope, the magnification was incredible.

We could see the craters on the moon!

The kids were mesmerised & called out to us, in wonder.

“Mum I can see the craters on the moon!!” Cried Mila.

“WOW! Mum look!” Called Lincy.

We took these pictures through the telescope and so it really doesn’t do justice to what we could see.

Fun fact – did you know that Saturn has over 80 moons!!

The Wknd

We are so excited about the caravan!

Over the weekend we went to a dealership to look at lots and lots. Motorhomes, RV’s, camper trailers and caravans.

It was pouring with rain of course, but that didn’t dampen our mood.

The kids went berserk running in and out of all the display vans. They had the best time!

So far, we like this little retro one. (Did I tell you already?)

It’s so cute!!

Fathers Day

We woke Dad to a gift of thick, fluffy bed socks (standard) and a fancy bottle of whisky.

Then we made him a hot breakfast, fresh fruit and pancakes.

It was the full spread!

As it was a wet day, we laid around the house and watched, Back To The Future 1 and 2.

I didn’t remember it having anything in it the kids couldn’t see, although there were a couple of moments…

“Mama, what’s a peeping Tom?” Mila asked.

😬😬😬

Then Liam had a sleep in as he wasn’t feeling the best and the kids and I went out for hot cinnamon doughnuts, and a bush walk.

It’s so nice to rug up and walk through the trees on a cold day.

As we strolled along, I asked them what they wanted to do when they grew up. (I never ask them this).

“I’m going to be a veterinarian.” Mila said proudly.

“I’m going to be a dogologist.” Lincoln said.

“What’s a dogologist?” I asked curiously.

“Someone who studies dogs.” Lincy replied.

“That sounds perfect.” I said.

The Challenge: Home school for 1 year while not losing sanity or love for children and/or husband.
Contenders: Mila 8yrs, Lincoln 10 yrs, Me (Mum), Liam (Dad), Pepe (dog)
Home School Days: 200

This blog was inspired by the film Julie & Julia, starring Meryl Streep & Amy Adams.

Julie decides she will take her love of cooking to the next level by cooking every recipe in Julia Childs French cookbook, in one year! 500 & something fancy, technical recipes!! While working full time!

Julie writes a daily blog about her time in the kitchen for herself & other amateur cooks who may, or may not be, reading along. You gotta watch it (http://thehomeschoolyear.com/about/).  Or read it here. (http://thehomeschoolyear.com/book)

I loved that she wrote every day. I loved hearing about her small everyday frustrations, with the recipes & with life. It really inspired me to throw myself into something.

The timing was perfect as we have just decided to homeschool our children as a lifestyle choice and I thought…Cool! A daily blog will be perfect!

There must be other families out there wondering if there’s another way to live? Another way to do ‘family life’?

If you’re here, then hello & welcome aboard! Please feel free to sit back & watch it all unfold. Put the kettle on & check in with us each night to see what went down and how we all got over the line. I’m sure we’ll find our rhythm, right?

Are you a homeschool family? If you’re watching the wheels fall off this thing, I’m open to your emails or comments any time. I would love them! I am very friendly, & I could use the help.

Ok, come hell or high water….I’m in. A daily blog, for 12 months. I’ll be right, here.

Kindly, Lisa x

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