Day 43

2nd December 2021

Forage

Showing Dad how it’s done. 😎😎

Today, they went back to the sea!

We were sent home with some further learning from Ocean School, so the kids and Liam were pumped to get back out there and forage for seaweed.

The kids were really excited to teach Daddy everything they’ve learnt so far.

They taught him to breath, and to never dive without a dive buddy.

They told him not to take his eyes off the shark if they see one, and to definitely get out if it starts fluffing its gills.

They taught him how to go straight down without make a splash, just like a whale.

And they taught him lots of different hand signs for marine life.

And guess what, they saw another stingray! They love seeing rays!

Good Daddy, taking photos for the blog before he went diving.
Harvest! This piece of seaweed is currently drying on our clothes line.

Henry VIII

We sat down with the kids to do a little history on the YouTube channel, Oversimplified.

The kids thought it was so funny.

When Henry VIII was a child, being taught by his mother, she said,

“Henry, can you say horse?”

“Hor, hor, hor, divorce!” 😂

“What? No. Ok, let’s try another one. Henry, can you say loaf of bread?”

“Lo, lo, off with her head!” 😂🤣🤣 (The kids were rolling on the floor laughing)

At this stage of our home school experience, this type of light learning is perfect for them.

The Monica Gellar in me wants to get into something heavier, but they’re not ready for that yet.

The kids are laughing & we’re having fun together.

This is perfect.

Watch Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewLpXw6uN28

“Off with her head!”

Playdate

Mila went for a play with her oldest friend, Cohen. She’s known Cohen since she was just 3 or 4 months old. They have such a special bond.

They played cards, dug in the dirt pile, went swimming and finished up in the bath.

Not a bad afternoon.

When they were little. 😍
Super styling!
Cohen & Mila
Growing up together. So many memories.

Dad Time

Meanwhile, Liam and Lincoln went for a drive to pick up a moped. (This will be Liam’s 3rd bike!)

On the way home, they stopped for a surf.

Mila & I took Pepe for an afternoon walk which was gorgeous! (Until Pepe tried to eat a small, fluffy, white dog. 😬 He’s been doing so well, too!!)

Everyone had a great day.

And I worked from home. Wah!

Linc looks so much older in this shot.

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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