Time Periods of Classical Music Song and Game

We'll use this song in Week 19, but I thought I'd go ahead and post it while I have a free minute (so rare nowadays!). Click here to download the free match-up game you see in the video!

Note Names and Staff Song

Everyone probably has their own little song for this, but here's what we're using in class. I also have a little staff song that we try to sing each week included at the end of the video. Click here to read my post about the new Fine Arts board you see in the video, too!

Art Movements Song with Hand Motions

Here is the Art Movements Song with hand motions!

Scientific Method Song with Video

Alrighty, so I've decided, like most people (I'm just assuming), that I loathe watching videos of myself. Ugh! It's like torture! I'm really my own worst enemy, and body image is something that I'm beginning to struggle with. Prayers are appreciated. I know, it sounds silly, but can any of you relate? We used to try to eat healthier, and I even juiced for a little while (loved it!), but that stuff is expensive! So, like most people, we've had to make some changes in our budget, and the organic, chemical-free food went out the window. Soooo, all that to say, here's a quick video of what we do for the Scientific Method in our class. ;)

(can't for the life of me get this video centered... sorry)

Merry Christmas!

We've been trying to teach our girls the real meaning of Christmas, including giving. God gave His Son to us, so we give to others and share His love, especially at Christmas. Well, what can a four and two-year-old give? After all the presents were opened yesterday, Mary handed out pictures she had drawn for everyone, and then the girls gave the best present of the day - a special performance of Away in a Manger. We had practiced this for a few days, and they did a wonderful job! Mary stops in the middle and asks if she can continue playing with the presents when she's finished singing. Ha! I (a little flusterdly, I admit - I think I just made up a new word) say of course, just finish the song. I'm so glad I got this on video; it's so cute!

Without further ado, Cinderella and Cleopatra would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas!

Mary's Christmas Tree Rules Song

Need some Christmas cheer?
This little video may just make you smile. :)

Our Christmas tree went up this weekend; Mary decided to put the tree rules to song in an original composition. I believe the lyrics are

Look at the tree.
Don't you wanna touch it,
but Mama says no.

Act like your age (which I've never told her!),
You're four-years-old so don't touch the tree,
Because you know what will happen.
You'll get a spanking on your hand.

Or something like that. Ha!

Let Christmas season begin!

A New Direction

Well, yes, I'm still here. It's been a little while since I've had an update to share, but I've enjoyed being unplugged for a short time. (Sheesh! It's only been a few days, but I really feel like it's been forever!)

I've been thinking about this blog and what I want it to be. I read somewhere how a good blog should have a mission statement and a purpose. Hmmm... well, I guess this blog won't make the cut. I have no mission statement to share, no inspirational motto to rally the masses. I'm not a motivational speaker; I'm just a mom. All I want to do is share my heart. I want to share pictures of my kids for their grandparents to ooh and aah over. I want to share funny moments that I can look back on one day and remember. I want to share my successes and failures, so my girls, whom I'm assuming will read all of these posts one day, will know that I tried. Nope, no mission statement here. 

However, I do intend to take this blog in a slightly different direction from when I initially began it earlier this year. I'm still going to talk about homeschooling with CC and post our activities and weekly plans. But, I'm also going to keep you updated on our life with Gorlin Syndrome. Anna getting that diagnosis was a game-changer. It's a very rare genetic condition, so I'm going to post what's going on with us as we live with it in hopes that our experiences can help other Gorlin patients. Right now, I know of only one other person in Alabama who has been diagnosed with it. If anyone else is out there in our state, please leave a comment and connect with us. I considered starting a separate blog just about all of this, but I really don't need another thing to keep up with, know what I mean?

Well, I have lots of other posts rolling around my head, but I'll save them for another day. I just wanted to send a little shout-out to let you know we're all okay and that I still plan to update this little space.

I'll leave you with a funny video of Mary at our last CC meeting for the year on Tuesday. Her class is rehearsing for their big presentation, and Mary improvs her own hilarious solo at the end of the Greek gods and goddesses song. And check out her hand motions! Love it! And it's so funny when the other kids turn and look at her at the end of her 'solo.' Priceless! Musical theater is soooo in her future! ;)

More ramblings coming soon!