MPM & Monday Meanderings

Phew!! Kinda glad last week is behind me, though seriously it was a load of F.U.N. All in the past week we met with another homeschooling family for our first art class together, visited with my mother-in-law, cleaned my e-n-t-i-r-e house (and it feels so good!), took the girls to meet my mom and had lunch with her, set up a TRAMPOLINE, put up a fenceline, had a blast with a birthday party for both of the girls and a ton of their friends and had a great time at church with my mom before she went back home. And those are just the highlights Now on to the next week, which I really hope is just as fun but a whole lot quieter.

1.) Bible Study: Morning devotions using this site to study my bible chronologically.

2.) “MUST Do” List:

• Stick to my daily schedule (as God allows) for morning devotions, taking care of the home and home-schooling.
• Celebrate Princess’ 8th birthday this week.
• Mail some important papers first thing!
• Iron Big Daddy’s clothes for each day, as a labor of love.

3.) Taking Care of My Home:

Daily Chores and then focus on these areas for weekly chores:

• Monday – Kitchen; Wash Lights
• Tuesday – Dining Room; Wash Darks
• Wednesday – Living Room; Wash Towels & Little Prince’s Bedding
• Thursday – Master Bedroom & Bathroom; Wash Lights & Master Bedding
• Friday – Kids’ Rooms; Wash Darks & Girls’ Bedding
• Saturday – Wash Whites; Kids’ Bathroom; Clean Up Yard/Car

4.) Training My Children:

• Daily basics (Math, Grammar, Handwriting, Spelling, Reading)
• History – Ancient Rome
• Science – Plant some seedlings a friend gave us and some seeds we bought at the store. 
• Meet with another homeschooling family for our second art/reading class using the “Life Lessons from the Princess and the Kiss.” Last week we read chapters 1 & 2 and then drew self-portraits.

5.) Menu Plan Monday

• Monday – Homemade “Donuts;” Hamburgers, Chips, Pickle Slices; Fruit; Rice & Beans & Cornbread
• Tuesday – Biscuits & Gravy & Turkey Bacon; Tuna Salad Sandwiches; Jello & Fruit; Spaghetti w/Salad & Homemade Bread
• Wednesday: Cereal; Grilled Cheese Sandwiches & Chicken Noodle Soup; Granola Bars & Homemade Yogurt; Family Casserole & Homemade Bread
• Thursday: Cereal; Hot Dogs, Chips, Fruit Salad; Veggies & Ranch Dip; Calzones (with Bread Machine Pizza Dough) & Salad
• Friday: Oatmeal & Fruit; Homemade “Lunchables;” Popcorn, Veggies & Ranch; Giada’s Chicken Parmesan, Pasta, Salad
  
• Saturday – Biscuits, Gravy, Turkey Bacon, Fruit; Chili & Cornbread; Fruit Smoothies; Breakfast for Dinner: Pancakes, Fruit, Sausage, etc.
• Sunday – Cereal; Frito Pies; Fruit Salad; Tacos, Salsa Fresca, Black Beans

Monday Meanderings is hosted by Tiany and Menu Plan Monday is hosted by Laura. Thanks ladies!