Inspirations

 Morning sickness is starting to subside.( I am about 10 weeks along.) This is a benefit to me mentally and physically. It is so hard to function and run a household, homeschool, etc. when you are nauseous. During these times in the past I have relied on Martha Stewart's television show for some inspiration and teaching lessons, so I decided to do the same this pregnancy.Her show is on from 10:00 to 11:00 Monday through Friday. She is very inspirational and educational at the same time.

 It can be used as a great springboard for seasonal ideas and field trips. Last week she baked pies, studied bulbs and plants, and talked about protecting kestrels and broad-tailed hawks from pesticides. The kiddos drew the kestrel in their nature notebooks. Raphael is becoming quite the artist!

 

 I decided a couple of small field trips could be made to try and incorporate what we learned from the show. We went to a local garden center and viewed the different amaryllis,hyacinth, paper white, and tulip bulbs. We purchased about four different varieties of paper whites, a couple of mini daffodils, and one hyacinth. We will plant them next week after Thanksgiving and eagerly await there arrival for Christmas.

    
 
  Another small excursion was a trip to Backyard Birds a local store. We needed a new tube bird feeder and we picked up some seeds for our feathered friends.When we got home we set up our  feeding station in a new area.  We will be able to see it from our dining room table where we sit during school time . This year we are trying out suet. Hopefully we will attract some woodpeckers.

   

Here's one of my favorite girls excitedly waiting the arrival of some birdies.

 

Comments

[Kristyn]

Great drawing, Raphael!

So glad you are starting to feel better, Nori. I agree, the nauseous phase is so hard because it makes you feel so drained and it's hard to get much done. I always just want to hide when I feel that way but life must go on!

Doing the little field trips is a great idea. We all need a little time out of the house, and what better way to incorporate what you learned.

If I don't get online next week, have a Happy Thanksgiving!