Monday, February 6, 2012

A Monday Journal (Week 1)

It’s a new week. Things are happening. Some of it’s new, some of it’s not. That’s a bit how it goes, right?


IN MY LIFE THIS WEEK…
It’s another winter week in Alaska. That sounds so depressing in my head, and there’s a “winter blues” aspect we’re all combating to be sure. But it’s also February. And for the most part, I love February. Hearts, candy, chocolate, cupid. I’m a romantic at heart and I’m all about glitter and crayons.

I’m also taking a writing class over at Savvy Authors. I’m excited to learn about using the conflict grid in my work.

Beyond that, my life is blessedly dull for another seven days.

IN THE FAMILY’S LIFE THIS WEEK…
Boy Wonder has another week with the Junior Native Youth Olympics on Tuesday. He loves to come home and talk about how high he jumped or how far he hopped. He’s making friends and that’s good, too.

Boo turns 3 on Wednesday, can you believe that? He’s insisting on a “Spongebob Cake” so we’ll see what we can do.

Kenna is crawling and the whole “life at home” game has changed because of it. She’s also not sleeping much because of those darned “toofies.”

I AM INSPIRED BY…

Right now, I am struggling with inspiration. The world is still pretty dark and grey out, and with minimal sleep and a touch of cabin fever, I’m definitely a candidate for a “get over it” sort of pep talk.

We’ve been noticing that Boy Wonder’s handwriting/spelling/reading comp is slipping lately and it’s a bit disheartening for such a bright, upbeat young man like him. There are days that I wish we had the lifestyle to support homeschooling, but what’s to stop us from “homeschooling” anyway? At least in the time we are allowed.

Not that it’s inspiring by any means, but I got the idea to have a theme each month at home where we work on discovering something together as a family. This month we chose “Dinosaurs” and we’re learning all about the Triassic period right now. With his “discovery journal,” he works on his penmanship, spelling, and writing. He also self-motivates with projects he thinks he’d enjoy working on.

He’s already picked out “Vikings” for March, so I’d consider us inspired by this new turn of events.

LAST WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS
On the “dinosaur” theme, I took the kids to the Alaska Museum of Natural History on Saturday and spent the day poking old bones and looking at rocks and minerals. It was amazing how much those kids can focus when given the chance. Me too, I guess.

WHAT I AM WORKING ON…
I have a short (ish) piece due to Entangled this weekend that I’m ignoring. But not for long.

I’m hoping to get going on organizing/spring cleaning. Winging it each morning “on the fly” is getting harder and harder. Some sanity would be much appreciated around our house.

I’m also working on my health and wellness. I’m not exactly brimming with energy lately so I got us a family membership at the local “dome” covered track and logged 5.5 miles last week (2.5 of them were with the little kids and we walked, but that SO counts!) This week, I’m working on making it there for my own workouts M, W, and F and taking the kids on T, Th. We need the movement!

WHAT THEY’RE WORKING ON…
Boy Wonder is working on earning back some privileges he lost two weeks ago. He’s well on his way, too. I hate punishing him and I’m really bad at it…I’m a “caver” at heart. But P is good at being the voice of reason and reminding me that learning right from wrong is a very good thing.

Boo is working on puzzles and drawing mostly. He loves those.

Kenna’s working on that whole babyfood thing. Somedays she gets it, other days she’s offended at the sight of a spoon.

I’M COOKING…
Not much lately. Cooking requires cleanup, and that’s just not fun. I’m trying a new spaghetti squash creation on Wednesday, though. I’ll let you know how it goes.


I’M READING…
Re-reading, actually. Starting the “Hunger Games” trilogy over. I know, I’ve already read it twice, but the movies coming soon and my other books bored me.

I’m determined to crack open my Bible tonight, too. I really, really need some words of wisdom.

THEY’RE READING…
Boy Wonder is in the midst of his “Magic Tree House” books. He devours those things.

Boo has memorized his “No More Monkeys” book and reads it to himself at night.

‘Kenna crawls up next to Boy Wonder whenever he’s on the ground with his book and reads over his shoulder. True story.

WHERE MY PRAYERS ARE…
For Samantha Koenig’s family. For patience and compassion and even more patience. For opportunities for new things in 2012. Broader horizons.

WHERE MY GRATITUDE IS…
For our health. For my beautiful family. For having such awesome extended family and friends. For having a job I love. For a house that keeps us warm (ish) and a car that runs

AND FINALLY, A PHOTO.

(OK, that’s coming. i forgot my phone at home!)

Have a wonderful, productive, and peaceful week!


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( P.S.: Credit for this fun little way to start the week belongs to my blog pal Misty over at Rainy Day in May. I love her posts. Really really. )

2 comments:

  1. I love this Monday post idea! I will be doing this, I think!

    I also love that y'all are studying dinosaurs together. And re-reading the Hunger Games books!

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  2. I love that you did this and adapted it. (sorry it took me until Thursday to turn my laptop on...)
    :)

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