Hard work can pay off
The kids have been working hard around the homestead and being paid their allowance and then some for doing so. Today, they were treated to a trip to Wal-mart where they were allowed to spend a portion of their earnings on one item (not to include a video game). Prior to the Wal-mart run, we stopped by their local bank where they have savings accounts. They deposited part of their earnings into their accounts, and then had a smaller amount left over to spend on what they chose at the store. You would have thought it was Christmas for them. They were so excited, and each picked out an item that involved building something. It was fun to see them experience the concept that working hard can have its rewards.
Plastic surgery and science experiments
Today I went into the city to see a locally well-known plastic surgeon about my face. That’s sounds extreme, but he comes highly recommended. I didn’t actually see him. I saw his one of his nurses and aestheticians. I’m trying to educate myself on the best way to take care of my body as I age, and that includes my skin. Learned about some really good things like peels and abrasions-pricey though..
In the midst of that I met with some colleagues of mine to work on the chemistry classes for our homeschool cooperative. Took out many books from the library on experiments, and the boys had fun trying some of them out at home tonight-soap monsters was quite smelly.
Ivy League Homeschooling 