Well, we made it. Granted, we really didn’t do any academics beyond silent reading for the boys, a reading lesson for Schnuckie5, and some tracing squares sheets with Schnuckie3, but it was a rousing success. Of course we had our moments, most notable when the guinea pig accidentally bit Schnuckie3’s finger tip and caused massive bleeding in the Living room, along with panic and screaming from the rest of the gang (note to self: teach how to be calm in an emergency). OK OK I am exaggerating a wee bit, but there was quite a bit of blood, enough to call Papaschnuck and bring him home from work as I thought I’d be heading to the ER for a quick stich or glue. As it turned out I was able to stop the bleeding and went to the pediatrician an obligatory Dr visit to get his waiver of liability to the tune of a $25.00 co-pay. Of course, we need to clean it out three times a day, keep it wrapped up and it will be better in a week. I am thinking that he may carry a scar his whole life (or at least it will alter his fingerprint) but hey- what a great first day of school story.
So we got through it. The kids came up with some fun ideas. The Lego reward system was the best- where by they earn bricks which can then be used to “buy” things = rewards like candy and toys= at Mom’s school store (which means I am taking a trip to dollar store in the near future). We reviewed books, organized drawers, set a schedule, played a few games, played a lot with Legos and I think, we had a good day.
Tomorrow we will start math and continue with reading. Also will take the nature hike/scavenger hunt we missed today. Lets hope there will not be another impromptu health lesson as well.
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