Worn Out Wednesday

We've been running around for the past two days, both Hannah and I with colds. We've had fun, but we're ready for some rest!

Here are some pictures to hold you over until we're sociable again!

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I'm not getting up today....

Someone is really sleepy....

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I've got a secret....

And I won't tell.

No.

Not even if you make me giggle.

My lips are sealed.

And I won't listen to you.

You can't make me spill the beans!

Well.

Maybe.

If you say "Pretty Please" and promise to buy me a chocolate milk shake.

Alright.

You win.

My secret is......

I've got a new smile!

My doctor said I was the best kid he had all day! I was worried a little bit, but it wasn't so bad! It only took 35 minutes, and it didn't hurt at all.

My lips and cheeks are a little tender now. But that just means I get to have more raspberry sherbet. Thank you very much.

Fall Baseball Season

Hannah's on the Phillies again this fall! She was excited to have her cousins come to cheer her on when they visited last week!

However, that didn't stop her from sitting down on the job in the outfield!

And here she is, getting her groove on.

(I don't know why there is a sideways shot. Not to worry, the video is

oriented correctly.) (Not that there's anything wrong with that.)

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Numicon sampler

I've had many questions about Numicon, so I thought I'd make a little video from our first day back at school. Everything in the video is review for Hannah, but she really had not touched any of it for nearly 5 months.

When we bought Numicon, we had to order it from England, but Hooray for Downsedusa! They are now a re-seller of Numicon, so it's available for sale here in the states. It's still pricey. The Firm Foundations kit that we use is $173 plus shipping (but it's currently out of stock). We also have the Conversion to Kit 1, which is what we'll primarily be using this year.

For those of you coming into the thread late, I suggest you look at my previous Numicon posts (found on the "Label" menu to the right---> ).

This is a pretty long video, and only you die hard readers and potential math teachers will want to watch it in entirety. Sorry for the poor video quality--I grabbed Hannah's digital camera since that's what was nearby. I will probably do some more of this kind of thing, since it's really difficult to understand how Numicon works by just reading about it.

Hannah gets a little silly for the camera. And, towards the end of the video you can hear a little bit of her newest speech issue--a slight stutter on the letter N. "N-n-n-n-numicon emergency!!!"

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First day of school!

Good Morning Student!

Here are some of your subjects for this year.

Let's review Numicon shapes while I prepare the rest of the lesson.

Now, make all variations of 10.

Our day went well, and we did manage some enthusiasm! We reviewed lots of old stuff, and started on the new as well. Hannah chose to begin with her new Health books (of course). Then she chose reading, geography, Numicon (video coming soon), spelling, penmanship, Thinking Skills (love these books), fine motor (made/colored/cut a puzzle), and piano (always last). She cooked her lunch (Annie's Macaroni and Cheese), and now she's painting. We have dance this afternoon, and then we're done!

If only I can make it a routine, then we'll be set!

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A funny:

Hannah chose four colors for her puzzle. One was a yellow, labeled "canary". We briefly talked about what a canary is.

When she was done coloring, I was glanced over and saw that the yellow was so very light.

Mom: Oh, that yellow is very light.

Hannah: Yes....(thinking)...as light as a feather!

Back in time...

What a busy week! My mom, sister, nieces and nephew came to visit. We spent the week commuting to Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown. Whew! I drove nearly 800 miles...that's crazy! But we all had a great time.

Hannah liked the Millinery shop, where she got to see some lovely gowns.

The Silversmith and the Wigmaker were also favorites.


We didn't have much trouble with the kids behavior once they had a taste of the stocks...

Hannah explored playing a harpsichord.

And we were all interested in the historic garden, from pathways and interesting plants....we learned that cotton is in the hibiscus family.

Mary didn't mind toting water from the well! Really!


Here is Stevie, a little revolutionist!

Maggie liked dipping candles.

And Hannah liked the shopping. Here, Mary and Maggie are choosing a doll for Hannah. Do you think it's a little large?

Chris was able to sneak away from college for a little fun too!

It was a great week, and we're all exhausted. It's hard to believe that tomorrow is the First Day of School! I think I can, I think I can, I think I can....