Getting Ready For A New School Year...

Need I say more? I think Todd Wilson says it well. After a week of trying to sell our used textbooks I am wiped out!

 

Eviliptical: Is that a real word? UPDATE

Well June first has come and gone! I made my workout goal and had set another one. I wanted to do 30 minutes on the Evilliptical (Elliptical machine) and 4 miles on the bike. Well today I went for the gold but fell slightly short. I ran out of time before the health club closed, I fell short by .25 of a mile. I know that I had the strength and energy to do the rest, but not the time. So Monday July 1 I plan to hit it again and reach my goal.

My new goal is to add 2 miles on to my biking. So 30 min on the Elliptical and 6 miles on the bike by Aug 1.  After I reach that goal I am thinking of staying the same time/distance, but upping the resistance on each machine. Boy does it ever feel good to be back in the saddle!

Now if I would ever get my newest Mayo Clinic results I would be THRILLED!

Enjoy your weekend.
1 Corinthians 9:24

Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.

 

A cute little blessing

This was something that really perked my day up! Look how his left foot is resting up on the bench...lol.

 

 

I bought this cute little picnic bench corn cob holder at the local farm supply store, it was a Father's Day gift for hubby.

 

 

Look at this guy...lol. He has Dunlap's Disease, his belly has done lapped over his belt...lol.

 

Hope this blessed your day as much as it has mine.

 

Worried About Socialization In Your Homeschool?

Thinking of homeschooling your only child? Or many you have more than 1 and you worry about socialization, read on....
When we first started home educating 6 years ago (has it REALLY been that long?) I worried and worried about socialization. Now as my dear homeschooling friend Christine says "My kids don't know a stranger!" I would totally agree. Even with our son being an only child, he is chatty, bubbly and full of all sorts of chatter. He is able to converse with toddlers, little kids, elementary & junior high kids, high school & college students, grown adults, the elderly and so many more types of people. His pediatrician and him discuss gardening and their love of sauteed zucchini, garlic and olive oil...lol. Yes, my son and his doctor sit around and discuss the finer things in life during his well checkups. He gets lot of comments on his phone etiquette and how he handles himself in various social situations. I think that comes from him being in many different situations throughout the day.

He does struggle to understand how other kids around him that are in the "school" setting are embarrassed to answer questions, say "I don't know" & "I dunno" all the time, are embarrassed to get up and speak or afraid to speak up about things. So he does see a difference in himself and other kids, but is this really a bad thing? Our son has been interviewed on radio & TV, he has written newspaper articles as well as being interviewed by newspapers. He has given many different types of speeches to a variety of audience ages, he has done piano recitals and played piano at church. Yes he has flopped at times, but has used those as learning experiences. He figures that he is young and learning. What a blessing to not be bummed out, but to think on "How can I do this better next time, what would I change or how can I use this experience to further my learning?"
HipHomeSchoolMoms has a pretty HIP article on socialization and the only child. Check it out before the new school year starts.

Have you socialized your child today?