I have been so lazy about blogging lately. It is funny I never blogged in August because we took a month off from school. I was so burnt out. We began school the weekend after Labor Day and that was even too soon. I went into it feeling stressed and overwhelmed. I was worried about Hannelora and her math. I didn't have the time to work with her and also feel like I could do a good job. So I finally brought it up with Nathan and we decided to get a tutor for her. Unfortunately, the school system couldn't help her because I needed the paperwork handed in a year in advance which makes little sense. So we will have to wait another year to get any (if at all) help. So I hired a sweet gal whom Hannelora adores and she goes to her once a week. Another stress-er is my oldest son. He is so unhappy. He thinks life would be so much better if we put him in school and were off GAPS. I don't get it, what kid would hate getting eggs, sausage, homemade ice cream all the time? He keeps telling me it is his missing out on junk food his friends eat. I keep telling him we will probably always stay off sugar, unless it is from an occasional party. Why bring something back into our system that is so easy to get addicted too? Almost every day I needed to call Nathan to have him talk to him about his attitude towards school and mommy. Finally, I decided to ask my friends and my mentor about solutions. Nathan and I have decided Sebastian has until the end of the month to "get it together". He needs to have a change of heart about his respect and attitude around the home if he wants to go to Independent. As much as I don't want to do this (more work for me), I realize he might be the kid that goes to school. I guess we will see.
How is GAPS going? Fairly well, I have been able to keep some freezer meals in the freezer for days we are busy or gone. A HUGE HELP! We still haven't tried Northern beans since Cozi and Hannelora had there last stomach issue. I tried some gluten free oats and everyone but Hannelora and I have done well. I broke out with bumps on my arm and Hannelora had stomach pain. I have a supply of frozen broth in my freezer which makes life so nice. The nice thing is food hasn't been a stress for me since starting school full time. My kids are totally sick of eggs still. Not me, I could eat scrambled eggs every day. There are still many days I don't want to cook, but that would be the same if we weren't on GAPS. There is one complaint I dislike about GAPS, I really feel it is too much work to travel or go anywhere for a long period of time. I am hoping a few kids and I will be able to go see my brother and his family next year.
Nathan got me to go on a 2nd camping trip. This time the weather was beautiful.
A little hike up to the falls
Nathan and Hannelora learned to fly fish from Justen. They loved it.
painting their ocean boxes for science
we are studying swimming creatures of the 5th day
so interesting and fun
I came home one morning, and the girls showed Bjorn how to tie shoelaces
Our yearly pictures... These are just a few
Our carrots, I planted colored ones: yellow, red, orange white
My sister in law dad's tomato bounty. We were really blessed. So far we canned tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, salsa, and applesauce. Next will be pumpkin and butternut squash.
Who New we had praying mantis? I have never seen a real one in my entire life and now we have seen 2!
Riverfront Park with Jordan. She suggested we go find colorful leaves and make book marks. We still have yet to make them. Probably next week. I am finding out the fun little outdoor breaks really bless the kids. They all thanked me for going. Actually, I should thank Jordan.
skipping contest
THIS IS HILARIOUS! I was walking by the computer room and saw Hannelora studying her piano. This is what I saw. She is breaking in her hunting boots daddy bought her.
Notice the bright pink on the top of the boot. Her laces are also pink...
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