We started back up this week after our two weeks off. Its been rough and full of distractions. Between beautiful weather, fall break for the boys, and daddy not being home the week has kinda been a mess. I'll admit we have covered the bare minimums this week with all the distractions. It was easy to get the girls to focus in July when it was 90+ degrees, humid, and the playground burned your hand by noon. Now, that its 70's with no bugs and humidity good luck.
On Tuesday, when we started the girls were none to pleased to be back on George Washington. We are beating a dead horse here. Between what they studied last year and earlier this year (where we went more in depth then MFW intended) they were done. So... we just skipped week 11 of the curriculum and moved on to week 12. Luckily, I had already done my library requests for this week. Also about 6 weeks ago I started requesting tourist information from the first 15 or so states online. Most states have a magazine and other information about the state available for free upon request. My girls loved the huge maps many states sent and currently have Georgia and New Jersey plastered on their walls. We used these maps and brochures to supplement our book basket, and they have easily spent a 1/2 hour studying the maps independently.
Another distraction is weighing heavily on us, too. After 2 years of public school the girls are missing being with different kids on a daily basis, esp my super social Yang. Academically, the girls very much prefer homeschooling. They are just missing kid time and separation time. I ask and plead with anyone and everyone reading this to pray for us. Pray that we follow God's will in this. I want to continue to homeschool, but only if its His will and to serve His plans not mine. Pray that the Lord provides godly friends and role models for the girls. Pray that He can fill that empty place in their hearts for friends and companions with ones that will build them up and help them follow His way.
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