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Peyton made a video of him reading his reading homework book tonight. I think we make a ritual of sharing this :) Anyway, here's tonight's!



Not a lot to tell about today -- Wednesday is our very busy day! Between school, preschool, dance, and church activities, we're pretty well on the run all day! Poor Brylie didn't get some floor time until 4:30 this afternoon, but she's a good sport about being toted around :)

I took this pic a couple of days ago -- her new favorite activity!

The older two are starting to see her as more of a sibling now -- occasionally complaining when she get into their stuff or grabs at their hair/arm/toy/other body part........lol.............I think her other top middle tooth broke through just a bit today -- will check again tomorrow to see if it's through more.

Mike had a dr's appt this morning, he's been having a pain in his lower abdomen. Dr still couldn't determine if it's the start of a hernia or a pulled muscle, but either way he's ordered to not be lifting, etc. SO, that means he won't be going to Grandma's farm to help tear down the barn Friday, or to help move some things into town on Saturday.

As far as the rest of the week goes, we need to do some shopping and cooking for the weekend, and I need to finish up painting the living room, in addition to finishing up the cleaning and laundry *sigh*........we'll see if it all gets done! Friday we'll head out to the ball game, then Saturday will be Brylie's bday party, Sunday will be church and the church's all church birthday party, Mike's parents will be in town as will my brother David and his girlfriend Ashley.

I saw another homeschool mom comment that someone had told her that sending her children to public school would free up some time. While there's no denying that it's quieter, there's no extra time!!! Peyton still does best with one-on-one instruction, and even reads better here at home. While I'm touched that home still is the best place, it makes it a bit difficult to convince the teachers that he really does know these things! lol.............These are the things that make me doubt the decision to not homeschool. UGH! Parenting is so hard! lol.........Well worth it don't get me wrong, but so hard! hehe