Meal planning

So I've decided to start meal plans again. I've done it before, weekly plans, but I am going to try for monthly this time. And cooking things in advance to freeze. I'm hoping it will make life easier once school starts. I just picked up a once-a-month cookbook and am excited to get started!

Getting Closer

We're nearing the end of August and the beginning of our school year. We haven't quite decided what day will be our actual first day and we still need to have Joshua's kindergarten graduation, so we're in no real hurry.

I ordered the last of our books tonight. A science workbook, a few "living books", some easy readers, and a Latin program. More stuff to wait in anticipation for!

Since our math will be way more hands on this year, I made up "store" cards. Instead of dragging a bunch of stuff together to play store, I made up cards with items and prices that we can use. I can't wait to use them and I know the kids will have fun with it. It's amazing to see how much they learn just through games and other "life" events. Leanna was reading a book today and showed me what page she was on and read the number 22. Obviously, she's paying attention to something!

The boys are getting used to the idea of school starting back. We've been talking about it for a bit now, kind of easing them back into it. The beginning has typically been a tough transition period for Jacob and if I can avoid that all, it'd be great. He thinks we should start the first of September. LOL We went and bought a few supplies and they all were mostly excited about that. Each got to pick out a lunch box, which will be used for days when we're gone most of the day with our home school group or on field trips. That was a big hit.

Jacob is also excited about starting P.E. Next week will be the first class. They are held weekly at the YMCA through our home school group. I'm really excited because it will be something that he gets to do on his own, without me or any siblings there.

well......

It's official that I haven't lost any weight. I thought for sure, as did my husband, that dropping the sugar from the dew out of my diet would shed at least a few pounds. But alas, nothing. I've gotten a little lax lately due to the discouragement. I'm staying away from the dew, just one here or there, but I'm eating more sweets than I had been.

I'm going to start exercising although I hate it with a passion. I know I'll need to start slow and build up, but I'm not sure what to start with yet. Joining a gym isn't an option so it has to be something at home.

K'nex education

The kids and I built a balance with our K'nex Levers and pulleys set. We mixed in colors, matching, counting, skip counting, following directions, and physics so there was something for each kid's level. They were all very proud of the end result.

off days

So I've had a few off days here and there, like yesterday when I had nachos bell grande an a XL mountain dew for a late lunch. Today was one can of dew and a medium blizzard. I'm still drinking lots of water and doing my best to make good food choices. Working on increasing protein in my diet.