She's a beautiful & easy baby. She sleeps in blocks of 3-7 hours through the night and goes straight back to sleep after a feed.
All the children are still in love and want to cuddle touch and kiss.
The week with Michael at work was fairly cruisey with children playing, using their own initiative and creativity to complete tasks that need to be completed for the benefit of the entire family.
Nappy changes and clothing choices are manned by Miss Amalia aka mini-mummy.
Of course the week was made easier given our state is currently in school holiday mode.. Which means for us.. No dancing & no gymnastics aka no outings ;)
My only significant issue was the juggle of 'doing school' whilst having a new born, and a toddler, and a 3 year old. The issue being attempting to do.. Too much at once.. attempting to do.. 'School' under less than pristine conditions.. And I know better than that.. I've experienced better than that.. And I went against what I know to be truth for our family.. In the name of 'learning'.
But we did learn ;) we rigged up electrical systems, we talked about space and the universe and satellites. We read some stories and brand new books. We watched copious amounts of 'electrics' videos and discovered that electricity is the movement of electrons. We were introduced to word sleuths and loved them!
We discussed parts of the human body and what they did, researched scientific answers to satisfy the curious questions and counted everything countable in various different ways. We learnt about the book of Acts & History & Geography & Geology & cultures.
So we did learn, naturally, in our regular setting.. It was just the reading.. The phonics and the reading practice that became our significant issue.. That we will overcome.. As we transition.. And continue to transition.. Into a style that is functional, peaceable, relational, manageable and allows us to thrive as a Family of 7..
5 Things I am Thankful for:
1. Natural Learning
2. Iniative of children
3. Peace
4. An additional easy baby
5. A smooth week with Michael at work :)
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