Day 2...

     I'm pretty sure I won't be doing a daily log of our home school activities, but I had a few things I wanted to share today.  No one rushed through their chores in 15 minutes like they did yesterday.  Hmmm??  First day excitement must be over.  I did, however, make progress with Aiden.  This is so exciting for me.  We did more than puzzles.  He actually colored is ABC paper, let me read 2 books to him (Chicka Chicka Boom Boom! & Dr. Suess' ABC's), and he even let me sing the alphabet!!  He usually hates when I sing (wonder why?).  He also was very interested in Evelyn's poetry lesson.  This is a big improvement from yesterday!
     Evelyn finished all of her lessons before lunch and was mad that there was nothing else for her to do.  Her reading unit start next week so hopefully that will keep her more occupied.  I'm also assuming that since it's only the first week, the curriculum is kind of taking it easy on her.  I sure hope so, for her sake.  She was very excited to learn that she will be doing her first art project on Friday...that will add some time to her lessons as well, thank goodness!
     Today in science with Jacob, we planted some flower seeds in pots.  We also observed our bug trap we set yesterday.  We saw an ant, am earthworm, a sow bug, a slug and a spider.  Not really my cup of tea, but Jacob loves being able to learn by touching and seeing.  So that is all that matters.  Tomorrow I have a little scavenger hunt planned for him in the backyard and plan on having him take Aiden along with him to "help" find the things on the list.  I forgot to take pictures of us setting the bug trap yesterday and today I forgot to take pictures again!  Tomorrow may be the lucky day!
     I did take some pictures of snack time this morning though.  This week is intro to the alphabet for Aiden's preschool lesson.  We had........Alphabits!!  You have no idea how long and hard I searched for these.  The grocery stores in our town do not carry them.  After 3 cities, I finally found a box!!!

(Please excuse the mess on the floor...the kitchen has become the place where the kids do their puzzles and games in between lessons, while I'm working with another child.)

And of course, Alphabits are fun for the older kids too.