Like most homeschooling mums I often worry that we are not doing ‘enough’. Our work can come in fits and starts, often at odd times of the day, and certainly doesn’t fit anything that would be recognisable in a school room setting. Is it possible that we are really achieving? To add to the worry I’ve decided to pull Neirin out of preschool for a month. There is nothing wrong with the school or the programme, they are lovely and…
Who says science has to be complicated? Not I. Our science lesson this afternoon consisted of one tray of baking soda, two small cups of white vinegar and two pipettes. The original idea came from here, I found it on Pinterest (of course). I didn’t have food colouring as the original idea suggests but I think it would be fun for next time. This experiment was perfect for a sickly Mummy and two bouncy boys on a cool spring day. I’ve…
Yesterday I opened up the oil and soft pastels for the boys to have a bit of an experiment with, they loved the deep colours and textures and we spent a happy hour playing as the afternoon sunshine spilled over us. Huwyl asked me how oil pastels are made, when I told him I don’t know he said “I don’t know either, that’s what makes it so interesting!” I just love the way his mind works.
Since we bought this land we’ve often commented on how lucky we are to have such nice neighbours. Perhaps it is because we live in the country now, perhaps it is because they were all really pleased to see us clearing up this long neglected place, or perhaps (as my Dad asserts) we are just really lucky. I actually think it is the latter. On Saturday we had the chance to meet our down-the-road-a-bit neighbours who have farmed there for…
Spring is here, It’s official.
Ostara is the perfect excuse for this, March has brought us incredible weather, but also quite a lot of sickness, so this little cooking session was all we could manage for Ostara this year. Didn’t hear any complaints from my family though. Hoping everyone enjoyed the arrival of spring this year, for the first time since I moved to Canada there is no snow, instead we had temperatures of 28C!
The ‘summer’ weather we’ve been experiencing this week has been simply stunning. The sunshine, the warmth, that uplifted feeling you get when the days seem to last forever and the possibilities are endless. Last night Stephen came home early (6pm!) which meant time for a family dinner and an evening walk. Despite the soggy ground (apparently it is actually still spring!) it was sheer bliss. The sheer luxury of walking our own land, free as you like, will never wear…
Kale for the chickens Forbidden fruit Afternoon pick-me-up Leftovers Blissful book on one week loan Medicine What have you been up to?
As some of you might remember, I’ve faced challenges in the past when trying to despatch a chicken. On the plus side, I discovered what I suspect to be a unique ability as an avian chiropractor. On the down side, recently my two cockerels have been getting rather…cocky. The poor skinny girls have been getting more attention than the only pretty wife at a swingers party and I must say that after a long winter locked up together, they’re looking rather…
Sunday was a funny day, a combination of industry and relaxation, beauty and, well, death. Huwyl collected the eggs for both Saturday and Sunday so we had a lovely bundle, I never seem to get tired of the sight of fresh eggs they are always beautiful to me. This kicked things off well, as we worked on various projects throughout the day. Stephen painted the kitchen and part of the living room in my all time favourite colour (yay!) and…