It is clear from the titles that I choose, that alliteration is my
favorite only literary technique!!! It is fun though, just like the wonderful day that we enjoyed with our cousins. Today was the second installment of a series of lectures on DVD on improving studying skills that our families are viewing together. The six High School and Upper Middle School aged students together with three Moms (all sisters) and Grandpa (who loves all things academic) watched two lectures on 1) Being prepared for exams and Testing Strategies and 2) Informal Writing. We all took notes and gave the DVD lecturer our focused attention.
Next, we snacked on cheese and crackers and homemade Irish Soda bread with butter and coffee.
The snacks were a big hit with the 25 family members in attendance!
Then, the Moms and Grandpa had a mini Homeschooling Conference on the strengths and weaknesses and the benefits and challenges of both providing and receiving a high quality education at home. There was a lot of discussion on balancing the needs of High Schoolers with those of students in the Primary grades, particularly with a nursing baby in the family! It was a lively discussion with much encouragement and many suggestions offered for the very real difficulties we face. Perseverance and praying for guidance along with sacrificial amounts of hard work were deemed necessary. At the end of it, we were happy to pick up our own crosses and thank God for the privilege we share pouring our time, talent and treasure into these kids and letting the Grace of God fill in the gaps.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch, the cousins had a blast! It seems that they have even better costumes than we do!
Since there is still snow, some went sledding.
It was another great day of spending time together and creating memories.Thanks be to God.
