Well, well, well, we finally made it! All three of our girls are now in the two digits! Natia made 10 years old today! Now the games shall begin. We started the day with a wake up call to a breakfast of her choice supposedly but we did not have has browns so Coco Wheats sufficed. Next, two hours of studies before going to the library. Then, to Munchies in Bronzeville to meet up with a group of homeschoolers for a tour that turned out to be 'interesting' is the way our nearly crowned tween put it. This all wore thin after lunch back @ Munchies with those we toured with. A few exchanges and new associates later we found ourselves headed home for a short nap. 2:55pm the alarm clock sang and 10 mins later we were on our way to pick up the High Schooler! Praise God for the Power Nap! Now it's 3:45 and we are on our way to swim practice when the Tween starts shedding tears like a leaky faucet, what now! She overheard me telling her Granny we were going swimming and no mention of a promised shopping spree...oh brother! Now that she understands the shopping is set for AFTER swimming for more time allotment, she has turned off the water works and we have turned off our regular route to go and pick up Granny. 4:08 arrive @ swim practice, 6:17pm depart. One pizza, one Target, one u-turn, and 45 minutes in Toys-r-us later, we are on our way home. Praise God this only happens once a year times three daughters.
8:34pm I am in the parking lot taking to my cousin asking her to fill in for a fundraiser dinner on Sunday. She has agreed to make the dressing. Whew! Can't have a Soul Food dinner without the dressing!
As I reflect on this day that the Lord has made, I rejoice that he has gotten me through it thus far. I go over the next few days to come before i get a rest and find the following:
Friday-
Nate has a late day so take Natrice to school and p/u after Math Team meets. Shop for Natalie's Sunday dinner and Make cupcakes for Natia to share at Excel this evening and next two days.
Saturday-
Natrice Math Competition @ 9am, Natia Swim Competition @ 10am, and Natrice swims @ 1pm. Pick-up donations for Natalie's Sunday dinner. Make Greens, have Natrice season chicken, and have Natia make 100 corn muffins.
Sunday -
Don't forget Natia's Cupcakes and all of Natalie's dinner prep.
Sunday afternoon - fall into a deep, deep slumber.
Why am I doing all of this? It's called the Tween/Teen years. Each of our daughters are constantly being trained to be responsible Christian young ladies. As they grow in their roles, so do their interest and opportunities. They all swim and they each get one individual activity. Most days, I can handle this and more with no problem because it is NOT usually this crazy. As the seasons change, their activities come to a close with a plethora of events. Without my outstanding husband's support, all this would be null and void. I would like to leave you with a different closing this time. I would like to dedicate a song and video 'You're Gonna Miss This'
by Trace Adkins
Tween & Teen Years
Reposition yourself
How is everything going? Trick question? 'Everything' encompasses quite a lot! Let's find out. First, let us break 'Everything' down into subtopics. To do this, let's use what an associate of our family calls the five F's, they are Faith, Family, Finances, Fitness, and Friends.
By Faith we live. Our eldest daughter rededicated her life to God this past Sunday! That is exciting news for a 14 yr old to make that decision, we all know, she could be deciding to choose plenty of other things to dedicate herself to. Our family went and heard T.D,Jakes speak on Feb 25 and he was nothing least than anointed as if I needed to tell you that. Thus being the title of this post, we'll get back to that.
Our Family has repositioned ourselves in many facets. Nate has a new schedule that allows for more family time and he turned a year older! I too will be a year older next month, 34 to be exact! Together we have unofficially launched into marriage ministry. Natrice is going well in HS. By well I mean she brought home three C's. When told that will not do and the whole drill she quickly retaliated with. "But they are Honors classes and therefore, my grades are actually higher according to the Board of Ed credential system". Now you know...We, Nate & I, are the Board around here! As stated before, that is NOT going to fly!! On a lighter note, God blessed her with the opportunity to get in on ground level of Lifeguard training! She is officially and Jr Lifeguard Apprentice! Natalie has been accepted as an nominee for the Jr National Young Leaders Conference! We will be selling soul food dinners to raise the $2500 needed for the trip.
And yes, we will gladly accept your donation! Natia has met her goal of completing 4 & 5th grade in one year while maintaining a B average.
As far as Finances, Nate got a nice raise AND bonus based upon merit. Well done, Babe! He in turn gave me a raise in my allowance! The girls are also reaping some of that reward. Not to mention that apprenticeship of Natrice, they are giving her a nice strip end! Look at God! HE loves a cheerful giver and we cheerfully give!
Let's see, Fitness right? Right! Well, the girls all swim three day a week. I have joined the park district to take advantage of the fitness room while they are in the pool and Nate is one his bike a few times a week for an hour and he walks quite often.
Lastly, our Friends. I tell you what, to make sure the information is correct, you tell me, How're Ya do'in?!
- What's with the Blog?
- Come on in and take a look around. We are first time Homeschoolers serving the God that is The Great I AM. As followers of Christ, we are encouraged to have the best school year possible. We brought two of our three daughters home to educate them. We are not against public education, hence our eldest attends a public High School, while prepping for college. We are simply doing what is best for our family & future in this season of our lives. Many pepole have different feelings regarding homeschooling and all of them are validated, afterall, they are YOUR beliefs. So, with that being said, make yourself comfortable and take a look around. If you need to leave just remember, Y'all come back now, ya hear!
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