What we’ve been up to

 

Some fun! Two kinds of volcanoes, the standard baking soda kind and this completely amazing, involving dry ice so it has to be fun, volcano cake. You should really look at the link, because mine (as James pointed out), looks nothing like the picture. He did stop complaining once the exploding/eating began. Robot building. Can I mention how thankful I am for Darren being home when this set came in? I ordered it with some of the funds I get from the charter school, sure that James would love it (he does), but I can get befuddled by larger Lego kits. This was perfect for me not to be involved in . And swimming, lots of it. Much more than the rest of the summer combined. It’s cooled down enough for it to be swimming weather (although this particular picture is inside). James went, 4 different locations, 4 different times last week.

 

So, loads of fun.

We also went to a Roots and Shoots group. I’m tentatively positive; James is quite excited. An interesting conversation I had there. One of the mom’s asked if I was a “100% homeschooler”. I must have looked blank, because she continued, “Do you use a charter?” Yes. (For those outside of CA, who may not have the charter system, or have a different type of charter system, it’s one of the 3 options for homeschooling which exist here). A few more questions ensued and she found I was indeed a “100% homeschooler” because James didn’t go to the charter for any classes. Her kids took 2 days of classes a week, which I guess made her a “60% homeschooler” (check my math, 3/5 no?). Anyway, it caught me off guard and struck me as funny (my own “being on the out” with the jargon).

School’s going quite well so far. I’m happy with the choice to switch to unit studies/interest led for science and history this year. It’s revitalized our studies.

We go on Friday to the Dr. to assess Darren’s arm and (he sincerely hopes) get permission to take a shower. He’s greatly improved, although he still has pain (of course). He’s getting up and about most days, for at least part of the day, he’s starting to work some on the computer (he cleaned mine today, which he claims is going to improve it, something about it being disgusting? hair in the keyboard? whatever), so we’re hopefully for a good prognosis.

 Alright, so I think I’ve filled you on the major and some of the completely inconsequential events since I last posted. Hopefully, with a working computer, and a continuing full, fun schedule, I pop in more often.