Dizzy Mommy, Chubby Baby, and Homeschool Review

In my life this week…

Lot's to do. . . my baby boy had his 8-week doctor appointment on Tuesday. Has it been 8 weeks already??? He is a whopping 13lbs 7oz now!! But he is healthy and doing well and I am grateful.

I had to go to the doctor also, because of vertigo/dizziness. . . all due to ear wax! EAR WAX!! Unbelievable! Ear wax is pressing against my eardrum and is making me feel like I'm on a merry-go-round! The blessing is that it is only due to ear wax and not something more serious. Thank you, Lord!

In our homeschool this week…

We had our first (state- required) homeschool portfolio review this week. YIKES!! . . . or so I thought--but I had no reason to feel that way. It went wonderfully well. My reviewer is a fellow sister in Christ and a former homeschooling mother. Her words were, "I am not the homeschooling police!" A good portion of our review time was spent sharing our stories as daughters, wives, and mothers--fellowship. I am once again humbled and blessed and grateful to God.

I am inspired by…

Crafty, artsy, people! Especially those that share their talents and explain how others can be crafty and artsy, too!

Places we’re going and people we’re seeing…

We are going to church on Sunday!!!! We haven't been since the baby was born and the whole family is pretty much itching to get back. I'm kind of "old school" when it comes to newborns, meaning I don't take them out much (especially in crowds) until 2 months. It's my "Granny" in me.

My favorite things this week were…

The oil sun catchers we made in art this week. I love simple art projects that require materials I already have on hand. Click HERE for directions and for other art projects.

Oil sun catchers

My children re-enacted a "scene" from the Bible, when Israelites defeated the Amalekites (Exodus 17:8-15). In this passage, whenever Moses lifted up his staff, the Israelites had the advantage over the enemy. As he grew tired and lowered his arms, the enemy would advance. So, Aaron and Hur came alongside Moses, gave him a rock to sit on, and held his arms up for him.

Moses with Aaron-ita and Hur-ita! LOL (I had to come up with those names because my girls are girly-girls!

They both looked at me like "we could NEVER be named Aaron or Hur!")

Questions/thoughts I have…

Art curriculum? Piano lessons? Affordability? African-American history for the month? Field trips? I want to learn to sew!

Things I’m working on…

Drinking more water. Exercise. Finding a sewing class, maybe. Getting a sewing machine. . .any suggestions? Getting back into doing my housework regularly, now that schooling is in full swing. Affordable piano lessons. . .stay tuned for more info. . .

I’m reading…

Miriam by Lois T. Henderson

I’m cooking…

Nothing tonight. . .Husband said he'd take us out. The kids have been talking about it all week. This morning, they celebrated. LOL! I told you we haven't been out much!

I’m grateful for…

My mom's help for the month of January--and thanks to my Dad for sharing!! She's leaving on Sunday :o( But she helped us through all the fun, excitement, and rough patches that a new, squeezable baby brings! Thanks, MOM!!!!!!

I’m praying for…

Strength, rest, energy, and no dizziness.

A link to share…

We're using this to supplement our Bible history lessons.

My children LOVE them and. . .

they're FREE!