A big part of what kept me off the blog this week was the Southeast Homeschool Expo, and a big part of making the most of the Expo was finalizing our curriculum and getting materials.
The last couple years though we were not "officially" homeschooling we've been following a very unstructured daily learning routine for C and J which has actually put them ahead of where they would be in our local Pre-K and Kindergarten programs on several concepts (especially math for C) so this year our curriculum will be more Pre-K and reinforcing basic skills for J while seeing how far C can take some Kindergarten materials while getting her reading on her own, along with the majority of 1st grade level Math.
Through lots of research and discussion this week these are the materials Daddy and I decided on and purchased (though a couple are being mailed later this week). After using these for a Semester I will review them as programs as well as for each of my kids using them (since C and J already learn in very different ways) and depending on how this year goes will see if we continue with them in the future.
Because C and J are only a year apart we will be doing lots of overlapping Unit Studies for both of them and letting C have some extra practice on the material she's already comfortable with to build proficiency while J is still just getting into and getting familiar with it.
We are using:
Handwriting Without Tears: Both C and J can write their upper and lower case letters but when J gets tired he starts flipping letters. While C loves drawing (as does E) J has always been one who would rather build, preferring the tactile learning experience so this program seems like a great tool to get him the rest of the way while letting C continue to refine her current writing skills.
Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Lessons: We've started this and put it down due to Vacations and general distractions a couple times but will be continuing it for C and restarting it for J on August 1st
Math in Focus the Singapore Approach along with some of the older Primary Mathematics Textbooks: 1st grade level Math with lots of visuals as well as using manipulatives to add to the tactile elements. We also chose this program because it explains skip counting but relies on mental math more in comparison to some other programs that continue the skip counting throughout their entire series. This will be newer material for J and more review for C at first and depending on how they do and pace themselves we'll see if we need to advance the material before the end of the year.
Story of the World: Volume 1: We will begin this as bedtime stories and then add in the daily activities. This is our main intro to history at this point and several of the activities included will connect to science and art activities.
We also have several Science books for both text units and experiments since that will be more of our own curriculum at this early level, and Geography books to add on to the magazines and maps we've already been using. I'll update with those specific titles later tonight. Depending on the kids' interest and time spent on Science and Geography we may add in the Houghton Mifflin Science textbook and Cantoring the Country or Expedition Earth.
Literature studies will not be per a specific purchased plan but based on classics novels and children's books in our own at home library as well as our local branches. I may try and update with a brief overview of those lessons here as we get into them next week and over the next few months.
I'm excited, as are the kids, to get started on our new goodies Monday. Wish us luck! And I'll keep yall updated on progress as we go :)
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Saturday, July 30, 2011
So much catching up to do
Yep the very busy week got to me and now I'm playing catch up again but better late than never.
This week began with a birth class, then OB appointment, then 3 days of attending the Southeast Homeschool Expo. Which was wonderful but tiring to the say the least. I'll do a more detailed breakdown and review of some workshops soon.
I am very happy that now we have most of our curriculum materials (not including some math books that will be shipped) and I am excited to jump into adding these to our homeschool daily routine.
I also got a cookbook on cooking in advance which I'll review later and hopefully will help in preparing for October and K's arrival.
Speaking of K aka bumblebee aka the 4th blessing we're expecting, we are now into the third trimester. I am feeling great despite this horrid heat and C and J are getting more and more excited about another member of our family coming soon.
With Homeschool, lots of fun planned (including E's 1st birthday!), and more new developments in our life (which I'll go into more soon) I'm sure the next few months are going to fly by. Hopefully I can update this more often despite Summer being in overdrive in it's last month (can't believe it's almost August!).
Hope yall are staying cool and having fun as well!
This week began with a birth class, then OB appointment, then 3 days of attending the Southeast Homeschool Expo. Which was wonderful but tiring to the say the least. I'll do a more detailed breakdown and review of some workshops soon.
I am very happy that now we have most of our curriculum materials (not including some math books that will be shipped) and I am excited to jump into adding these to our homeschool daily routine.
I also got a cookbook on cooking in advance which I'll review later and hopefully will help in preparing for October and K's arrival.
Speaking of K aka bumblebee aka the 4th blessing we're expecting, we are now into the third trimester. I am feeling great despite this horrid heat and C and J are getting more and more excited about another member of our family coming soon.
With Homeschool, lots of fun planned (including E's 1st birthday!), and more new developments in our life (which I'll go into more soon) I'm sure the next few months are going to fly by. Hopefully I can update this more often despite Summer being in overdrive in it's last month (can't believe it's almost August!).
Hope yall are staying cool and having fun as well!
Friday, July 29, 2011
28 weeks today! with K
Hello Third Trimester!!!!
I know some sites and books consider third trimester to be 27 weeks but I'm used to 28 being the cut off so I count it more now.
I will add a belly pic later but want to update already.
At 28 weeks C, J, and E love playing with the baby, patting, drumming and talking to my belly. They are all excited though of course E doesn't know why lol. C and J are counting down to October and I'm anxious to see how they handle the waiting for actual arrival when we get closer to EDD (estimated due date) time.
Hubby and I have been talking birth preferences and are very excited and happy about how those are working out with God's constant support and many blessings. Hopefully with His Guidance, Will, and Strength all will go perfectly as K joins our family,
I am doing pretty good at watching my diet and keeping active. This past week that's included 3.5 to 4.5 miles daily on the treadmill. Hopefully the weather will cool down soon so I can add in some neighborhood walks to the repertoire. Overall I feel really good. Big of course :P but happy, energized for the most part, and positive in general. Hoping I can keep feeling this good or better the next 12 or so weeks :)
I know some sites and books consider third trimester to be 27 weeks but I'm used to 28 being the cut off so I count it more now.
I will add a belly pic later but want to update already.
At 28 weeks C, J, and E love playing with the baby, patting, drumming and talking to my belly. They are all excited though of course E doesn't know why lol. C and J are counting down to October and I'm anxious to see how they handle the waiting for actual arrival when we get closer to EDD (estimated due date) time.
Hubby and I have been talking birth preferences and are very excited and happy about how those are working out with God's constant support and many blessings. Hopefully with His Guidance, Will, and Strength all will go perfectly as K joins our family,
I am doing pretty good at watching my diet and keeping active. This past week that's included 3.5 to 4.5 miles daily on the treadmill. Hopefully the weather will cool down soon so I can add in some neighborhood walks to the repertoire. Overall I feel really good. Big of course :P but happy, energized for the most part, and positive in general. Hoping I can keep feeling this good or better the next 12 or so weeks :)
Monday, July 18, 2011
Happy 3rd Birthday J!
J is always so proud to say "he's"a big brother and a little brother, and a big boy and a little boy" but as he said last week he's "getting bigger every day!" but no matter how big he gets he'll always be my baby boy. Happy 3rd Birthday J!(Pics courtesy of Lisa Rappa Photography of course check her site out!)
A note to my little man:
I love you so much and can't believe that it's already been three years and in the same breath that it's only been three years since I can't remember a time it didn't feel like you were "in my heart and in our family" (as your favorite song says). You seem so much older than three so often the way you watch out for C, E, and even Mommy and help Daddy, but at the same time I love that we still have our moments to snuggle and that I still see that glimpse of my baby boy. Today while looking at pictures you told me "Now that I'm three I'm really a big boy Mommy!" which is a big change from you telling me that you're my big and little boy but I hope you stay my little boy a bit longer and know you'll always be my baby boy no matter how big you get, even when as you say someday you will be bigger than me :) I know as you grow you're just going to get smarter, stronger, sweeter, and more handsome and I can't wait what the years to come have in store for us. Happy Birthday J/Jojo/Handsome/Little Man! Love, Mommy
And a newborn pic :)
Sunday, July 17, 2011
A belly pic from today with K (and E playing too)
26w2d, not the best for showing size with the lose dress but cute none the less :)
Fun Between Birthdays
Since C and J's birthdays are so close together we always use the day between as an extension of celebrating both. Today that included lots of fun outside with the pool. E who is definitely a water baby like both her big siblings loved it and everyone enjoyed the break from the heat.
We had spaghetti for lunch before getting in so C and J were a little orange :P but I still got some cute pics of the fun, here's a few of them.
We had spaghetti for lunch before getting in so C and J were a little orange :P but I still got some cute pics of the fun, here's a few of them.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Happy 4th Birthday C!
I will add more to this later (since I don't have time now with a busy day planned), but 4 years ago today this beautiful princess made me a Mommy and she's been amazing us every day since :) (Above pic courtesy of Lisa Rappa Photography of course check her site out!)
A note on your birthday:
C you are such a blessing. You are my princess, helper, mini-me, and amazing "Big" Girl! You are smarter, more beautiful, and more wonderful then I could've ever imagined, even in our more challenging moments. You have taught me and inspired me so much and are our miracle which changed Mommy and Daddy's life forever, for the better! I thank God so much for every moment and memory of the past four years and I can't wait to stand beside you, teach and guide you on your journey to becoming the amazing woman I know you're meant to be. Happy 4th Birthday Beautiful :) Love, Mommy
And a precious pic of C from 4 years ago
Friday, July 15, 2011
E is 10 months today :)
And as wonderful, clever, and as much a mess as ever!
Only 2 months till 1 year!!!!
The beautiful pics this month are thanks to Lisa Rappa Photography. Check her blog and site out her work is amazing!
I can't believe E is 10 months and she's acting more toddler and less baby like every day. She began today by yelling "Rawr!" at her big siblings while chasing them in circles around the living room. As sweet and smart as she is she definitely shows she can take care of herself. She also still loves to assert this by tackling her big brother. :)
At 10 months E is:
-Still walking (all the time and fast now), running some, and climbing security gates, couches, and anything else she encounters
-Saying all the words of the previous months plus several new ones she surprises us with daily
-Also can recognize family members in pics and points them out and calls out names (we figured this out with the pics from our photo session earlier this week and tested with other pics and she'll only do it if it's actually Mommy, Daddy, C, J, or herself)
-Picks up Mommy's phone and says "Hello" but so far only if someone hasn't spoke on the other end yet lol
-Is babbling and repeating anything and everything
-Has 3 teeth out but is also working on 4 more that have broke through but aren't completely out yet
-Is eating most "real" food that we eat (other than high allergens of course) along with formula and breast milk (we decided to supplement this month but are still doing well twice a day nursing)
-Loves to surprise us with what she can say and do
-Has taken up her big brother and Daddy's habit of falling asleep anywhere and everywhere
-Likes to draw on the magna doodle and will scribble with crayons but we have to watch to make sure she doesn't taste them of course
-Wants to be with big sister and big brother most of the time, until she's sleepy and wants to snuggle with Mommy or fall asleep at my feet (if she makes it that close)
-Enjoys baby dancing (bouncing, wiggling, and swaying to the music)
-Still the loudest and loves to make her presence known even when Mommy is doing lessons with C and J but is always happy and positive in her interruptions like she just wants the attention for a second and to cheer them on
-Is a drama queen, she doesn't do tantrums but will fake cry and put her head on the floor in front of her in a very "woe is me" pose if things aren't going her way then stop 2 minutes later when she realizes no one buys it lol
-Loves to drum and clap with music or in patterns after we play them, she also loves to drum to the baby in Mommy's tummy
-Still waving and now blowing kisses though she kinda sticks a finger in her mouth before pulling it out to blow the kiss to us lol
-Is constantly laughing and brightens each day
This stage is so much fun! And though it's bittersweet how close to a year we are I can't wait to see what the next couple months and years to come have in store. I'm sure E will continue to amaze and surprise us :)
Only 2 months till 1 year!!!!
The beautiful pics this month are thanks to Lisa Rappa Photography. Check her blog and site out her work is amazing!
I can't believe E is 10 months and she's acting more toddler and less baby like every day. She began today by yelling "Rawr!" at her big siblings while chasing them in circles around the living room. As sweet and smart as she is she definitely shows she can take care of herself. She also still loves to assert this by tackling her big brother. :)
At 10 months E is:
-Still walking (all the time and fast now), running some, and climbing security gates, couches, and anything else she encounters
-Saying all the words of the previous months plus several new ones she surprises us with daily
-Also can recognize family members in pics and points them out and calls out names (we figured this out with the pics from our photo session earlier this week and tested with other pics and she'll only do it if it's actually Mommy, Daddy, C, J, or herself)
-Picks up Mommy's phone and says "Hello" but so far only if someone hasn't spoke on the other end yet lol
-Is babbling and repeating anything and everything
-Has 3 teeth out but is also working on 4 more that have broke through but aren't completely out yet
-Is eating most "real" food that we eat (other than high allergens of course) along with formula and breast milk (we decided to supplement this month but are still doing well twice a day nursing)
-Loves to surprise us with what she can say and do
-Has taken up her big brother and Daddy's habit of falling asleep anywhere and everywhere
-Likes to draw on the magna doodle and will scribble with crayons but we have to watch to make sure she doesn't taste them of course
-Wants to be with big sister and big brother most of the time, until she's sleepy and wants to snuggle with Mommy or fall asleep at my feet (if she makes it that close)
-Enjoys baby dancing (bouncing, wiggling, and swaying to the music)
-Still the loudest and loves to make her presence known even when Mommy is doing lessons with C and J but is always happy and positive in her interruptions like she just wants the attention for a second and to cheer them on
-Is a drama queen, she doesn't do tantrums but will fake cry and put her head on the floor in front of her in a very "woe is me" pose if things aren't going her way then stop 2 minutes later when she realizes no one buys it lol
-Loves to drum and clap with music or in patterns after we play them, she also loves to drum to the baby in Mommy's tummy
-Still waving and now blowing kisses though she kinda sticks a finger in her mouth before pulling it out to blow the kiss to us lol
-Is constantly laughing and brightens each day
This stage is so much fun! And though it's bittersweet how close to a year we are I can't wait to see what the next couple months and years to come have in store. I'm sure E will continue to amaze and surprise us :)
Monday, July 11, 2011
Busy Busy Busy Busy
I need to catch up soon but we've been pretty busy around here.
Our homeschooling adventures have continued. We've had lots of Summer fun and we have even more on our appointments and to do list.
The next few weeks of July we have photos, a CBE meeting, playdates, C's birthday, J's birthday, Ami visiting, home school meet ups, the Home School Expo, ICAN meetings, OB appointments, and more I'm missing I'm sure.
The heat hasn't let up and the humidity is worse than ever but Summer is moving by fast. I always thought of Summer as a break before I had kids but now it seems like there's never really a "break" just a nice balance of the constant excitement with children and the joys of each new adventure whether it be a bit more out of the ordinary or just an extension of the daily routine.
I'm a bit over 25 weeks along now and feeling awesome despite the heat. I was doing better last week on keeping up my daily jog/walks and need to get that added back into the schedule soon. K has been doing flips still so send head down vibes that she gets proper positioning set well soon as well.
C and J are of course counting down to their birthdays, less than a week each now! And I'm making sure everything is in order for our celebrating. I still can't believe they're both getting so big!
E is walking and running all over the place and being the sweet mess we've all come to know and love so well. She'll be 10 months on Thursday! I'm tearing up thinking just 2 more months to one while watching my tiny toddler explore the living room and once again tackle and tickle her big brother.
Daddy is still in the midst of interviews and we have some new opportunities opening soon which seem to hold a lot of promise so continue to keep all those in your prayers!
I'll try and post more again soon. Even with these Busy days we are so blessed and happy. I'm so thankful to God for everything and everyone in our lives right now.
Our homeschooling adventures have continued. We've had lots of Summer fun and we have even more on our appointments and to do list.
The next few weeks of July we have photos, a CBE meeting, playdates, C's birthday, J's birthday, Ami visiting, home school meet ups, the Home School Expo, ICAN meetings, OB appointments, and more I'm missing I'm sure.
The heat hasn't let up and the humidity is worse than ever but Summer is moving by fast. I always thought of Summer as a break before I had kids but now it seems like there's never really a "break" just a nice balance of the constant excitement with children and the joys of each new adventure whether it be a bit more out of the ordinary or just an extension of the daily routine.
I'm a bit over 25 weeks along now and feeling awesome despite the heat. I was doing better last week on keeping up my daily jog/walks and need to get that added back into the schedule soon. K has been doing flips still so send head down vibes that she gets proper positioning set well soon as well.
C and J are of course counting down to their birthdays, less than a week each now! And I'm making sure everything is in order for our celebrating. I still can't believe they're both getting so big!
E is walking and running all over the place and being the sweet mess we've all come to know and love so well. She'll be 10 months on Thursday! I'm tearing up thinking just 2 more months to one while watching my tiny toddler explore the living room and once again tackle and tickle her big brother.
Daddy is still in the midst of interviews and we have some new opportunities opening soon which seem to hold a lot of promise so continue to keep all those in your prayers!
I'll try and post more again soon. Even with these Busy days we are so blessed and happy. I'm so thankful to God for everything and everyone in our lives right now.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
E and Dress up
E loves clothes and dressing up already. If her big siblings leave any clothing near by (or if Mommy or Daddy do) she will "borrow" the item and put it over her head lol. She would dress herself if I let her I think, though only having the over the head and arms and not always getting the clothing completely over it might be interesting to say the least lol.
Today E's dress up outfit of choice was her own clean shirt with some tulle at the bottom. She didn't get it fully over her head so it appeared more like a bonnet or wig a lot of the time but to watch her joy and stumbling about with it over her eyes was a bit too cute not to share :)
Today E's dress up outfit of choice was her own clean shirt with some tulle at the bottom. She didn't get it fully over her head so it appeared more like a bonnet or wig a lot of the time but to watch her joy and stumbling about with it over her eyes was a bit too cute not to share :)
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Is it really Tuesday? Or July for that matter?
With yesterdays fun, and the playdate Sunday, and birthday party Saturday, we're all a little worn out and off schedule. The question of the day today was "What day is it again?"
I'm in shock the weekend went by so full and so fast and it's July! Less than 2 weeks till C and J's birthdays! Summer is in full force, and our days are filled with fun.
One of our fun endeavors which may not seem as much fun discussing but is exciting for the kids and I is our daily lessons as we gradually move into a more structured daily home school routine in preparation for this Fall.
It is exciting but a bit overwhelming as hubby and I research all the books, programs, and other resources out there and the kids try out several of the concepts to both gauge where they currently are and what methods work best for them. I am especially excited that their is a conference at the end of this month we're hoping to attend which will give us more info on everything. I'll keep yall updated on the progress in all this.
Daily C, J, and I are already doing lots of kindergarten lessons and activities that both love and are doing awesome in. I can't wait for every new day to introduce more and work more educational stuff into our daily fun.
I can't believe how fast this year is going and how much all three of the kids are learning already.
Hopefully we can recover from the long weekend tomorrow and get back to the rest of our routine and then some too. Wishing everyone the best this week :)
I'm in shock the weekend went by so full and so fast and it's July! Less than 2 weeks till C and J's birthdays! Summer is in full force, and our days are filled with fun.
One of our fun endeavors which may not seem as much fun discussing but is exciting for the kids and I is our daily lessons as we gradually move into a more structured daily home school routine in preparation for this Fall.
It is exciting but a bit overwhelming as hubby and I research all the books, programs, and other resources out there and the kids try out several of the concepts to both gauge where they currently are and what methods work best for them. I am especially excited that their is a conference at the end of this month we're hoping to attend which will give us more info on everything. I'll keep yall updated on the progress in all this.
Daily C, J, and I are already doing lots of kindergarten lessons and activities that both love and are doing awesome in. I can't wait for every new day to introduce more and work more educational stuff into our daily fun.
I can't believe how fast this year is going and how much all three of the kids are learning already.
Hopefully we can recover from the long weekend tomorrow and get back to the rest of our routine and then some too. Wishing everyone the best this week :)
Monday, July 4, 2011
A couple of K's 1st pics
I hadn't added these before so figured I should. A couple pics of our littlest blessing in progress :)
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Thumb sucking :)
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July 4th '11 Recap
Today was wonderful, despite the random rain showers in between. We had hotdogs with slaw and turkey chili, fresh lemonade, and potato salad for dinner. After sunset neighbors on all sides starting shooting off firecrackers and fireworks (the big circle one in the sky) and the kids loved it. Since one of hubby's bday gifts was some firecrackers we set off some of our own down the driveway too. The kids loved the show on all sides and even E was laughing and clapping with each blast. I didn't get any good pics of the fireworks themselves. After wards we went back in for confetti cake with cool whip and flags made out of strawberries and blueberries on top. The perfect end to a great day. Next year maybe we'll venture out to a full show but we definitely had a great mini one in the neighborhood that was perfect for this year :) Hope everyone else had a great 4th celebrating the USA!
Happy July 4th!
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Happy Birthday Ashlyn!
Today we went to my cousin's precious baby girl's 1st birthday party. I've mentioned this before but I am always blown away by the bundle of energy, sass, and overall adorable-ness that is Miss Ashlyn lol. She definitely showed off her doll, diva, and sweetheart throughout today and seemed to have the birthday fit for a Princess she deserved. Her mom and dad definitely did amazing with everything at the party and the kids and us all enjoyed ourselves.
C and J are definitely ready to celebrate all over again and even more excited for their birthdays coming up now. Everything was perfect, the food amazing, decorations wonderful, and after the gifts and cake they pulled out the kiddie pool, slide, and sprinkler in the backyard and the kids' perfect day was complete lol.
It was so wonderful to see all our family though we missed our other cousins who couldn't make it due to being sick. Them being there would've been the only thing I could imagine making it better.
At the end of the day the kids were happy, full, and worn out and all three were asleep in the car shortly on our trip back. I do wish I'd joined them lol.
Tomorrow we have a playdate so I need to get to bed but just want to Thank my cousin Lisa again for having us and being such a great host and sweet wonderful person as always!
Also a little plug for her artistic side :) If you're in Atlanta or Woodstock area and need pics check out her site and blog!
C and J are definitely ready to celebrate all over again and even more excited for their birthdays coming up now. Everything was perfect, the food amazing, decorations wonderful, and after the gifts and cake they pulled out the kiddie pool, slide, and sprinkler in the backyard and the kids' perfect day was complete lol.
It was so wonderful to see all our family though we missed our other cousins who couldn't make it due to being sick. Them being there would've been the only thing I could imagine making it better.
At the end of the day the kids were happy, full, and worn out and all three were asleep in the car shortly on our trip back. I do wish I'd joined them lol.
Tomorrow we have a playdate so I need to get to bed but just want to Thank my cousin Lisa again for having us and being such a great host and sweet wonderful person as always!
Also a little plug for her artistic side :) If you're in Atlanta or Woodstock area and need pics check out her site and blog!
Friday, July 1, 2011
It's already July!
This year is going by so fast, well every year does with kids, but this one especially. I can't believe it's already July!
In a bit over two weeks C will be turning 4 and J will be turning 3! So crazy it feels like just yesterday they arrived. E will be 10 months around the same time and then in just 2 months from then she'll be turning 1! And then 1 month after that or so #4/aka K will be arriving! All this with God's help of course :)
I haven't talked about our current little one on the way as much here yet, mainly because the people who really matter all already know and I've had no complaints with pregnancy. I'm 24 weeks along today, everything's perfect and we're so blessed once again and happy for this addition to our family! God has been so good to us and really we wouldn't change our lives for the world though I know some people already seem in awe of us juggling three lol and are a bit more shy about the idea of four. Different strokes for different folks. I'm lucky to have many friends with bigger families (4-7 kids) who've shown me the ropes making four seem much less daunting lol including my awesome sister with her 6 (5 boys in 6 years) who is amazing! With all those role models we can't wait for the challenge of four and maybe more down the road who knows :)
Today was a great start to July and celebration of 24 weeks. I went to an ICAN MNO with some friends. We met at an awesome cafe which has really good breakfast all day and cheesecake! Though the company was the highlight of the evening of course :) I couldn't believe it was 11 when I got home, time goes by so fast when you're having fun.
Tomorrow we are going to see my cousin and celebrate her precious baby girl's 1st birthday! The kids are so excited to play with the birthday girl and her big brother, I'm excited to see everyone :) Sunday we have a playdate planned where I finally get to see a friend who was due with her son about the same time I was with E. And Monday is July 4th!
I'm sure with birthday prep and general Summer fun the next few weeks will race by and I can't wait. We've also been doing awesome on our daily lessons for the kids so I'll have to update on the homeschool front soon too. We are so blessed! Hope everyone is having a great Summer and wishing yall a great holiday weekend!
In a bit over two weeks C will be turning 4 and J will be turning 3! So crazy it feels like just yesterday they arrived. E will be 10 months around the same time and then in just 2 months from then she'll be turning 1! And then 1 month after that or so #4/aka K will be arriving! All this with God's help of course :)
I haven't talked about our current little one on the way as much here yet, mainly because the people who really matter all already know and I've had no complaints with pregnancy. I'm 24 weeks along today, everything's perfect and we're so blessed once again and happy for this addition to our family! God has been so good to us and really we wouldn't change our lives for the world though I know some people already seem in awe of us juggling three lol and are a bit more shy about the idea of four. Different strokes for different folks. I'm lucky to have many friends with bigger families (4-7 kids) who've shown me the ropes making four seem much less daunting lol including my awesome sister with her 6 (5 boys in 6 years) who is amazing! With all those role models we can't wait for the challenge of four and maybe more down the road who knows :)
Today was a great start to July and celebration of 24 weeks. I went to an ICAN MNO with some friends. We met at an awesome cafe which has really good breakfast all day and cheesecake! Though the company was the highlight of the evening of course :) I couldn't believe it was 11 when I got home, time goes by so fast when you're having fun.
Tomorrow we are going to see my cousin and celebrate her precious baby girl's 1st birthday! The kids are so excited to play with the birthday girl and her big brother, I'm excited to see everyone :) Sunday we have a playdate planned where I finally get to see a friend who was due with her son about the same time I was with E. And Monday is July 4th!
I'm sure with birthday prep and general Summer fun the next few weeks will race by and I can't wait. We've also been doing awesome on our daily lessons for the kids so I'll have to update on the homeschool front soon too. We are so blessed! Hope everyone is having a great Summer and wishing yall a great holiday weekend!
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