the first 3 to 4 months of pregnancy is always more apparent to me when I am firmly entrenched in the second trimester. Granted there are the signs of pregnancy – the nausea, the exhaustion (way more than past pregnancies), the expanding waistline, even (for me) the ultra sound with its pictures of a tiny little soul, that slight flutter of baby motion. That labour and delivery date, the actual event itself, feels a life time away. That little life so far from being formally introduced to our family. It is not until the movement is so noticeable that Ken and the children can also enjoy the baby’s motion that I really feel the reality of pregnancy. The knowledge that come September we WILL be a family of SEVEN… the fulfilment of a dream really – our wish to have that large family. There is the beginnings of purchases for our newest edition (the diapers of choice), the discussion of how we will fit the bassinet in our bedroom and plans A through D or E in regards to how we are going to ensure that there is an adult watching the 4 children we already have during that exciting event. The excitement builds at that point, which I hope the rest of our friends and family can be a part of.
Our schooling today was focused mainly on counting past 10. In fact we did one dot to dot that went from 1-30 (very simply) which we did together (myself and the twins) reading aloud the numbers as we went. 1-12 is quite clear but beyond that – work in progress. We had a few other fun worksheets, a number vs. letters colouring page, and a count and circle using pictures of candy. With our focus being so strongly planted in letters and letter sounds I thought it would be a fun change of pace (not so sure the boys agreed). At this point we are down to the odd A being backwards and the issue of letter spacing (as I mentioned in the previous entry) so now was as good a time as any to move our focus. After all I read somewhere that the suggested K level for counting is up to 30 (though I wonder at that – I think I would be happy if we master 20 by summer). Either way the boys enjoyed the actual accomplishment of the worksheet completions though there were moments of frustration.
Gavin and his completed candy counting sheet
Our other big colouring adventure is actually thanks to Crayola. When I got my newest box of markers there was a code for the site that allows us to make photos into colouring pages! The boys have already had their go at colouring Harley as a gift for Grandma for Easter. I am actually debating using these personalize pages as added activities for my cousin’s May 1st wedding to keep the kids busy during the meal. I know I myself have a few printed out to play with. Each code lets you go for 6 months and by then I am SURE I will want more Crayola products!!
HARLEY
In fact one of our sources of entertainment for the weekend is also courtesy of Crayola – Michaels has a free activity for the kids trying out one of their new products. That will mark the midpoint of a very busy weekend after Ken’s thankfully very busy week! This has of course had the added effect on the family as to having the rest of our activities and plans slow to a halt but after the past 6 months or so it is almost welcome. Friday Ken has an appointment with BANK to check on their progress in correcting this van epic disaster, then he is off to Alan’s 3 day LAN party (though he is not staying the whole time). Saturday morning is the Michaels activity, then Ken is back to Alan’s until the evening in order to be home for Sunday morning – the twins are VERY excited about going to the Palm Sunday service where they are not only singing a song but involved in the procession. Then Monday is my very first appointment with the local OBGYN – the same dr who was in charge of my previous pregnancy, Tuesday it is off to Walmart for my cornea check so I can get my contacts! (so proud of myself for coming up for the money for those myself!!)… and THEN our week slows down, just in time for another Saturday Michaels activity and then our traditional Easter at Grandma’s. Oh don’t forget we have to decorate eggs both here AND at mom’s!
Actually, last night I did manage my crafty hour… 3 scrapbooking pages later and I am feeling quite accomplished. While no where as fancy as the ones I made with Karyn last time, I am sure Trinity will love them too! I still have enough pictures for a few more pages, but I need to sort out the papers for those in advance. What I wouldn’t give for a craft corner or room.
In my vintage outfit
July 4th 2009
Canada Day 2009
So life just keeps on going here. Ken is busy off his feet lately which I am very thankful for while at the same time mildly frustrated as it has slowed our sorting of basement down to a crawl. Trade offs of course. I had trouble with my blog today and had this entry ERASED so I had to rewrite… so if it seems disjointed that would be why… the joys of technology when it does NOT behave!!!
There is one heads up for those who are homeschoolers… Currclick has an Easter Egg hunt going on their site that gets you freebies so be sure to check it out and join the hunt!! I have found them to be a great resource – their usual freebies are VERY extensive!
For cross stitch enthusiasts… we are hoping to have new patterns for free and download up after SUNDAY! I will update if that changes or if they go up sooner but I am excited about that… we have quite a few to share with everyone. As usual I would LOVE to do commissions… we also will do designs on commission though they do cost a little more than the ones posted due to the time required for special orders. Be sure to let me know with a comment below this entry OR email – rosereinsch@gmail.com. As soon as my latest completed commission is received I will post a picture on my photo page. I am already working on two new designs for stockings that after I stitch I will post patterns up for sale.
But I really should get back to my Lucky Stars and stocking stitching! Back to work I go.
Mighty Puppy Slayer??
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