Day 150

21st July 2023

Catapult

Every month we get tinker crates sent in the mail and it’s definitely a highlight.

Today’s crate was a catapult!

As they built the catapult they learnt about potential and kinetic energy.

Potential energy is a system with the potential to do work, while kinetic energy is the energy of a moving object.

The booklets enclosed are full of cool facts about the project but in the end, they learn from doing it.

They just figure it out.

They fail, they fail again, they try something else and then they crack it.

New Car

Next, they went to have a look at a car we’re thinking of buying.

We need to sell our beloved Nissan. 😞

The new car has a sunroof!

The kids lost their minds with excitement!!

Do you think they like it? 😂😂😂

Mushrooms

Look at them, clearly cold but will they wear shoes or a jumper? Nope!

Dad couldn’t help himself.

The rain has mushrooms sprouting up everywhere!

So, off they went, and came home a box of all kinds of mushrooms.

“Chicken of the woods!” Liam says constantly. 😂😂😂

I’m not sure Linc’s enjoying holding the slimy mushrooms, Dad. 😂

When I got home from work I had snuggles on the sofa and while they had their computer time, I took a loooong bath.

xx

PS, these pics are from Tuesday. I asked them to get together for a nice photo.

Ha!

And yep, the striped shirt is still a firm favourite. 😎😂

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