It's been awhile

since I've posted. School has been moving along. Thing Two wrapped up "Wee Gillis" last week. We really enjoyed the book a lot. May just have to buy it. Thing One and I are still plugging along at Boxcar Children. This week, in school, we're mainly focusing on math and reading. A light week to allow me to get caught up on a few chores around the house.

Well, it's my last day in my 30's! Surprisingly not a big deal to me. It really feels just like another day. We'll see how things are tomorrow!

Where is the chicken?

And why is it missing it's head?

Okay, maybe not in reality, but I sure felt that way this morning. After a week of trying to fight a cold that turned into Strep Throat, I am finally feeling better and beginning to get caught up. This morning just seemed crazy busy trying to pull today's lessons together, let alone a weeks worth. I have a new appreciation for Public School Teachers; not sure how they pull lessons together when totally exhausted, sick, and needing to have things "together" by a certain time. At least with homeschooling, especially our Mondays, there is a bit of flexibility to our starting time. I'm caught up now and can get a bit ahead.

Thing Two is rowing "Wee Gillis" this week. I'm personally excited, because the story is set in Scotland and I am part Scottish if you trace up my mom's side of the family. Her maiden name is Keith and it can be traced back to the Keith Clan. Below is a picture of Dunnottar, which is the castle the Keith's ruled from.
Here's a picture of Keith's tartan:


One of these days soon, I'll have to see what my dad found, for his side of the family and their lineage, when he worked the Markham history. For now, I can share what I do know with our kids.