Morning Routine

In our quest to return to some sense of normality we decided to work on a morning routine. There are still boxes that need to be unpacked and rooms that need to be organized, but things were really starting to feel out of control, so we sat down and made little morning routine charts. Both kids decorated their own chart with drawings of each step of the routine. My 5 year old stuck his on the wall right by his bed, so it is visable when he first wakes up.

Having a morning routine has really helped. We still need to work on the rest of the day though. But we are doing pretty well up to lunch time :) Even getting some school work done.

We have kept things simple. I want a few chores done, but not a huge list. I've found that when I try to have the kids do a grand list of chores before school I lose a lot of their best concentrating time. We are working on having another time for chores later in the day. Basically they are just getting ready for the day, making their beds and cleaning up after breakfast. I get the laundry going and work in the kitchen too. Then we get straight into schoolwork. So far it is working very well. I'd love to add a few things to my routine, but I haven't figured out how to do that yet. Moving and having a baby have certainly put me on a learning curve!

Gratituesday - Staying Home

Today I have really enjoyed the time I have spent with my children. I am extremely grateful to be married to man who thinks well of a woman wanting to stay home! I would be so sad if my husband pressured me into working outside of the home.

The opportunity I have to be with my children each day is a wonderful gift. I am thrilled that we decided to home educate and find so much joy and satisfaction in it (as well as frustrations...don’t get me wrong).

I am striving to delight in the little things which make up our day. I feel blessed by God and happy to be home.

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Homemade Detangler/Leave-in Conditioner

My daughter's hair is very fine and long, prone to knots and tangles, and usually in need of a good brushing.

I recently learned how easy and inexpensive it is to make leave-in conditioner/detangler. Which means I may never have to buy it again!

All you need to make your own detangler is:

• 1 1/4 cup water
• 3 Tablespoons conditioner
• Spray bottle

Warm the water in the microwave to aid in mixing. Add the conditioner. Stir. Pour into bottle and shake.

That's it!

Spritz on hair and comb through.

You could also add the water and conditioner directly to the bottle and shake. I just like to make sure it is mixed well.

This recipe was found here

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