We have had a wonderful and hard first week of school. It's been hard, because we've had colds, and they're really hitting some of us hard. Wonderful because, well...
Monday I had planned to do photos, the part of school we all do together, go over schedules with everyone individually, then go on a picnic for lunch. Music teachers started calling and asking kids to come in, though, so we put the picnic off for dinner. (That was good, because it was hot in the middle of the day.) Bogdan had his first meeting with his new music teacher to prepare him for his (terrifying!) entrance exam. And our evening hike and picnic was great.
Tuesday the older three and I did school, while Will took Bogdan to the doctor to get his health paper to start music school. Then Bogdan had his first art classes for the year, followed by his exam, which he survived.
Wednesday turned cold and rainy, and our electricity was off all day. Midmorning and it was almost completely dark in our house! We still had a pretty good morning of school. After lunch Asya had her first meeting with her new flute teacher, and I went with her. She was very happy that her friend from church was scheduled at the same time as her. They're at almost exactly the same level, and they picked all the same new pieces to start learning.
I am really amazed by how everyone is mostly settling right back in to the school routine. Thursday, after lunch Bogdan had his first real bandura lesson, and then more art. This year it's Jaan's job to take him everywhere, and I think that will go well. Raia also started into art, but she's still trying to figure out her schedule and maybe switch it around some.
Today... also good. It's definitely not easy, but we're getting a good start to the year.
Monday I had planned to do photos, the part of school we all do together, go over schedules with everyone individually, then go on a picnic for lunch. Music teachers started calling and asking kids to come in, though, so we put the picnic off for dinner. (That was good, because it was hot in the middle of the day.) Bogdan had his first meeting with his new music teacher to prepare him for his (terrifying!) entrance exam. And our evening hike and picnic was great.
Tuesday the older three and I did school, while Will took Bogdan to the doctor to get his health paper to start music school. Then Bogdan had his first art classes for the year, followed by his exam, which he survived.
Wednesday turned cold and rainy, and our electricity was off all day. Midmorning and it was almost completely dark in our house! We still had a pretty good morning of school. After lunch Asya had her first meeting with her new flute teacher, and I went with her. She was very happy that her friend from church was scheduled at the same time as her. They're at almost exactly the same level, and they picked all the same new pieces to start learning.
I am really amazed by how everyone is mostly settling right back in to the school routine. Thursday, after lunch Bogdan had his first real bandura lesson, and then more art. This year it's Jaan's job to take him everywhere, and I think that will go well. Raia also started into art, but she's still trying to figure out her schedule and maybe switch it around some.
Today... also good. It's definitely not easy, but we're getting a good start to the year.
2 comments:
The road to the type of beauty you are creating is never easy, but your students are obviously flourishing. We pray for renewed health for those with colds and for protection for you. How we love you!
Just seeing this!! Wonderful first week of school! Love to each of you!
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