posted by Jennie on Feb 16
Although we were pretty set on homeschooling our son around this time last year, we never thought we would enjoy it this much. Our 4 year old has been reading for at least a couple of months now. He started learning the letter sounds when he was 2 but now he is reading smoothly already.
posted by Jennie on Sep 5
Our son, Jed took his third unit test last Thursday and passed with flying colors– concluding our first quarter of this school year. 
He is now able to follow through the stories, instructions and all, his fine motor skills have improved significantly, too. We will officially start with the second quarter this coming Tuesday. Monday, being a non-working holiday.
“close your eyes” (this is what we always have him do to get him ready for the surprise)
It has been a while since we got him a real surprise. This time he totally did not see it coming. We got him a more durable RC. All his previous ones are now broken and dysfunctional. He so loves cars and there is nothing that will overwhelm him more than this. So we figured to get him something that he really wants, this time a more durable one. It helped too that it was 50% off from the time we last saw it. 
“no peeking!” Read the rest of this entry »
posted by Jennie on Jul 6
My dear husband relieved me from my “teacher mama” role and played “teacher papa” for me today. What can I say, our son enjoyed it through and through. The hubby is definitely more animated than me, having all those skills he could readily pull off his sleeves. The same talent that he used when he played one of the puppeteers of RJ29 so many years ago.
posted by Jennie on Jun 30
My son and I are currently in the middle of our second week of homeschooling. We’re happy to report that we breezed through the first week and we actually enjoyed every minute of it. Okay, I have to admit that I have to do better at being a more animated storyteller/preschool teacher. But so far so good, we are reaping the benefits of the kind of curriculum School of Tomorrow has provided homeschooling families like ours.
posted by Jennie on May 26
I officially got back to my 12 hour schedule in doing online tasks since early last week. It has been a while since my schedule dove down to 8 hours a day. So that only means two things: business is picking up and my health might be on the line again. Balance is the key. I have since learned this when I was too keen on taking up a lot of tasks than my body could actually handle. It was when my resistance went down to its all time low last year. Now I know better. Risking my health only means risking my family’s as well. In fact, I turned in earlier than usual last night — before midnight struck.
Free time is not something I usually get my hands on whenever I fancy. Especially now that I will soon get down to a rigid schedule when I start homeschooling our little guy when June comes. It would possibly mean that I would have practically zero time to do other things like watching my favorite tv series. It would be sweet if we have something like Time Warner Digital. Read the rest of this entry »
posted by Jennie on May 22
posted by Jennie on May 18
I. Opening Activities (8:00 – 8:25)
II. Review of Previously Learned Letters ( 8:25 – 8:40)
III. Animal Story/Review (8:40 – 9:00)
IV. Physical Development (9:00 – 9:15)
V. English/ Review/Master the Letter/ Word Building Review (9:15 – 9:35)
VI. Math  (9:35 – 9:45)
VII. Fruit Break (9:45 -10:00)
VIII. Character Building / Bible Story and Song (10:00 – 10:20)
IX. Scripture Memory (10:20 – 10:30)
X. Break (10:30 – 11:00)
XI. Science (11:00 – 11:15)
XII. Social Studies (11:15 – 11:30)
XIII. Quiet Time (11:30 – 11:45)
XIV. Final Activities (11:45 – 12:00)
posted by Jennie on Apr 5
While the hubby is so ready to go off to Tagaytay this coming Thursday, I cannot help but feel the need of just staying in the Metro and enjoy the easy traffic and non crowded malls. But then again, the humidity and rising temperature scream out for us to go enjoy the cool weather of Tagaytay. Baguio would have been a neat choice, except that it is a little too far. It is just nice that there is this closer alternative to Baguio. It is easier to be spontaneous and go there when time permits.
Whatever it is we decide to do on Thursday, we had to make sure all bank transactions are done. Wednesday is going to be the last banking day for this week. Social security payments are done, the same with utility bills. Congestion is going to be inevitable, as expected.
As much as I do not want to burst the hubby’s bubble of having a quick getaway to Tagaytay, I hope to gently remind him of the pending things we need to do in the house. We still have not decided on which corner to use for our homeschooling base and how to go about its present state. I hope to be able to get all this settled before having our Bora getaway this coming June. I know it is still two months away, but I have always been prudent especially with things like these. It is hard for me to just sit down and do nothing. Cramming is not really my kind of thing.
We’ll see, we’ll see. I will lovingly say my thoughts out loud tonight and if the hubby still wants to pursue Tagaytay, then it will be it. Truth to tell, I so understand his need to relax and enjoy the holidays. He has been so busy and really tired these past weeks because of the youth camp preparations. And I also can make use of a better weather in Tagaytay.
posted by Jennie on Mar 31
Our family is looking forward to our vacation to Boracay this coming June. The little guy has started packing up his little beach shovel and other tools to make his sand castles. It is a blessing that we were able to avail of a hard to resist airfare. Hubs and I had a grand time during our honeymoon and by June, our little cutie pie Jed will be four years old, ready to relish the beauty of the beach of the island of Boracay.
We are currently choosing from two of the most recommended accommodation in Boracay. One is in Station 1 and the other in Station 2. I like the one is Station 2 better, because of its accessibility to just about everywhere. But the one in Station1 is the one that is wifi zone (3rd and 4th floors). I am actually leaving it up to the hubby.
The little guy’s tuition for the coming school year is already settled. When the majority of the expenses of the year is done, we will start saving up for a decent car. A second hand car, if things will not get better. Recession really took its toll on our online income. If we were still making as much as we did last year, we could already afford to buy a brand new one, without doubt. But I figured used cars aren’t all that bad, we really just have to hook ourselves up with a reputable seller like the people in England can via CarShop.co.uk. This is the site to look into if for quality used cars.
Meanwhile, I am now shifting in between unearthing white elephants to give away and to gather for the garage sale. I need all the space that we can get for our homeschooling corner/base here at home.
