This morning, after reading in our Bible about the birth of Jesus, we headed to the kitchen to whip up some of what I called “Baby in a Manger” cookies.
I’m not sure if it’s a great idea to encourage my children to imagine eating said baby, but alas…
I’m a Business major.
My creative ideas only make it so far.
And they still seemed pretty pleased by the outcome.
Bring on the sugar high.
We’re goin’ on a TREE hunt
We’re going to catch a big one,
I’m not scared
What a beautiful day!
Beautiful, and somewhat chilly and drizzly day. A few Little People may have been chilled during the excursion because they “forgot” to listen to their very Wise and Sage Mama when she told them to put on warm jackets…and pants.
Sigh. I just love listening to myself talk.
Nevertheless, we persevered.
Daddy cuddles to the rescue.
Tractor to the rescue too.
And some parent-friendly trees. If you catch my drift.
Ain’t he so cute all caged-up?
Then back at home…
First time for the Little Sir to hang the star!
Big Sis and Big Bro were there too, just upstairs…pretending to tidy their rooms as they wrested and screamed. We just carried on and turned up the Christmas tunes.
He may have gotten totally freaked out by the height of the tree, but with Daddy’s help he pushed through.
The Little Proud Tree-Light-Hanger-Man.
And his Accomplice.
Yes, Little People, we will let you use the remote for the Christmas tree lights. BUT NOT UNTIL YOU SMILE.
Obligatory funny face photo.
Christmas is coming!
Get excited!
Chronicles of our educational adventures
for the lively and hardworking Little Crew
at Dayspring Academy!
And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;
To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins,
Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,
To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.
Luke 1:76-79
Teacher: Mama Julie
Sanitation Manager: Daddy Mike
Head Master: Depends on who you ask
Reading & Writing
Discovering our letters
Science
Family hikes! Outdoor adventures!
Nature Studies
Lil Missy’s Deerstream (Science Class) Wednesdays
Lil Mr’s Science Adventure Wednesdays with Mommy
Kiwi Crates from Aunt Laura (a.k.a. Aunt Lolly-Pop) are the BEES-KNEES!
Bodyology Field Trip
(with our amazing CC community)
Grown man. Full-body leotard. Rap music and dance party about internal organs.
HILARIOUS.
(And educational too!)
8 Arrows Farm Field Trip!
(with Pops and our CC Community)
Goat Farm Field Trip!
(with Nena)
Culinary Arts
Cooking skills = A+
Smiling skills = may need some work
I’ll call this next one:
Lessons in Failed Gastroenterology
a.k.a. Tales of a McNugget…Food or Foe?
a.k.a. What Happens when Daddy’s in Charge
Arts & Crafts
Painting the Aurora Borealis
with some classical tunes for inspiration
Theater & Music
Fancy Nancy Ballet in Raleigh
Nutcracker Ballet (x2!)
Athletics
Ninjitsu
Betcha don’t want to run into this Lil Guy in a dark alley,
Or when he’s on an empty stomach…
Gymnastics
All of the Above…and MORE!
Mondays with our Classical Conversations Community
Girl Scouts & Trail Life
Trail Life camp-out with Daddy
Storytelling around the fire
(Where spooky sounds meet Santa in an unexpected funny twist)
A possible “goodnight”
Ha…sleeping on a campout…good joke.
College Prep!!!
Sidenote: ALL of the Littles will be college-bound (or Teacher Mama will die trying), despite the preponderance of photos of the Lil Mister below. We just need to “up” our camera game.
Yay Deacs…blah blah blah.
GO DUKE!!!
