The Big Olive

We got off our WWII kick and downloaded the PBS's series called "The Greeks". Jerry and I finished it yesterday. The Netflix boxes are working well, so far. We love olives and olive oil. I saw lots of olive trees when I lived in Spain. I probably will never get to travel to Greece, but I sure love their food! In one of these programs, they called Athens, the "Big Olive".

New friends

Here are a couple of photos taken in our new cul-de-sac. I love that the kids are outside so much. We have a crazy week this week with our Challenge year end party and the May Crowning with TORCH. It is all good.

Challenges and Opportunities

There are at least two times when homeschooling becomes a seemingly monumental challenge: when a new baby arrives and when you move. God help the family who does both simultaneously, homeschooling or not. Well, there are opportunities to learn and grow amidst the challenges. The older siblings have the opportunity to serve. So do the younger ones. The preoccupation of the adults is palpable. Prayers are often short and breathless. Tempers flair. Love and affection save the day.

After weeks of utter craziness, we are getting back to routine. We went to our new library today and, while the kids were grumpy, I was in heaven. The librarian was enthusiastic and did something that I do. She addressed my son and daughter as separate persons, as if I were not there. It really is the littlest things that matter most.

We are using our workbooks alot right now for math and phonics. JB and J are reading a good amount and lots and lots of narrating.

I am going to finish watching a World War II movie with my hubby and son -- "The Great Escape".

Three Pics Worth a Thousand Words

Catholic Bible Study resources

We are waiting until we move so sign up for Pius Media, the "Catholic Netflix". I have looked at Ascension Press materials from afar before and would like to see them before I buy them.

Happy 8th Bday to our Miller!

We are off to inspect the house, eat donuts and, with his "round table" of Blue Knights, have a party and a lesson on Heaven at TORCH coop. All Glory and Praise to the Lord on my son's birthday!

Yesterday, J and I both got haircuts and he bought a very small guinea pig, which he and his sister named Millie to keep our "old girl," Fibi, company.

Mom is reading...

I am reading speedily through this engrossing reflection on restoring Christian culture. And, I am a bit slower with the PIG ("Politically Incorrect Guide") to the Civil War, which is such an important book, so timely.