I see once again that I need to take some pictures of Dominique. She was taking a nap when most of these were taken. Right now she is not doing so good.
Running fever. I hope it's nothing. I hate it when any of them are sick.
Ivan is doing well with learning to read. I think the reading is a lot easier for him than writing. He's not quite as natural at that part. I try to make our "school time" fun, but sometimes I don't feel like I have the energy to make it exciting and just tell him to write this or do that. So instead, he rolls around and makes goofy noises. My heart already goes out to his future teachers! ha, ha.
I'm sure he'll be good in class, but I can tell that he wants to be funny and life should have some fun in it, even if mommy is tired and worried about getting something accomplished before one of the girls interrupt. I have no clue how actual home schoolers do it. I'm lucky to get an hour with him to work on things. Emora usually naps first, then by the time Dominique is down for a nap, Emora is up. If Emora is up, she wants me to hold her or interact with her. Babies can be so demanding (I'm joking, babies are the center of our world, but with older siblings she just has to find times to entertain herself, like in the small window of time I may get with Ivan). If Dominique is up, she wants to do everything with Ivan and she is just not at the same level. If I give her something of her own, then Ivan wants to do her stuff, instead of his. Who wouldn't, it's easier! Ah, well. I'm trying not to sweat over it, but I wish it was like in my day (when the dinosaurs lived) so that he could just color and play through kindergarden, learn the alphabet and call it good. Now they have them reading and writing in K. I wouldn't mind if someone else was doing it! I've discovered that early childhood is not my forte with structured educational goals.
I see once again that I need to take some pictures of Dominique. She was taking a nap when most of these were taken. Right now she is not doing so good. 
Running fever. I hope it's nothing. I hate it when any of them are sick.
Ivan is doing well with learning to read. I think the reading is a lot easier for him than writing. He's not quite as natural at that part. I try to make our "school time" fun, but sometimes I don't feel like I have the energy to make it exciting and just tell him to write this or do that. So instead, he rolls around and makes goofy noises. My heart already goes out to his future teachers! ha, ha. 
I'm sure he'll be good in class, but I can tell that he wants to be funny and life should have some fun in it, even if mommy is tired and worried about getting something accomplished before one of the girls interrupt. I have no clue how actual home schoolers do it. I'm lucky to get an hour with him to work on things. Emora usually naps first, then by the time Dominique is down for a nap, Emora is up. If Emora is up, she wants me to hold her or interact with her. Babies can be so demanding (I'm joking, babies are the center of our world, but with older siblings she just has to find times to entertain herself, like in the small window of time I may get with Ivan). If Dominique is up, she wants to do everything with Ivan and she is just not at the same level. If I give her something of her own, then Ivan wants to do her stuff, instead of his. Who wouldn't, it's easier! Ah, well. I'm trying not to sweat over it, but I wish it was like in my day (when the dinosaurs lived) so that he could just color and play through kindergarden, learn the alphabet and call it good. Now they have them reading and writing in K. I wouldn't mind if someone else was doing it! I've discovered that early childhood is not my forte with structured educational goals.
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"I've discovered that early childhood is not my forte with structured educational goals." I wouldn't believe that (and don't) for a second! Often I get ideas for my class from you. You totally embrace learning and show that to both Ivan and Dominique in a way that is interesting, fun and helpful. I would love it if kids came prepared like yours will!
You are an awesome teacher and mom.
Imogen totally agrees on the Dominique pictures. This is the second time she is missing and Imogen keeps saying D's name. Poor middle child!
I was bragging to my Mom what a great Momma you are. So he didn't make the school cut but you are teaching him to read at home!! What a great job!
I love you all and I am so glad I stopped by to say 'Hi", next time Emora will probably be IN school if I wait that long!
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