Garden Adventures :: Happy Mail :: First Communion Work

We had a mammoth trip to the library on Thursday and Pip brought home thirteen books to read, one of which was an adventure book by Bear Grylls
This resulted in a rucksack packed and some garden adventuring in between the hail showers!

 Happy Mail

A whole heap of goodness arrived this morning:  a scrummy bag of yarn for a crocheted blanket, a book on post partum self care which I bought for Sara (despite its well known healthful properties I think she might bypass a placenta smoothie!), the girl and the dog card from my lovely friend Sue

and a tree ornament, Christmas card and much loved yearly newsletter from my dear friend, Eva 

First Holy Communion Work

Both Pip and Flora are making their First Holy Communion this year.  As always Eva is a massive support with home school resources and when I asked her for advice regarding resources she pointed me in the right direction!  Once I had begun my search I even found a really good resource in the UK and so I feel happy about supporting Pip through this milestone in her faith journey. 

The First Day Back Is Always The Worst

I bet there was a groan of dismay around the UK today, as staff and students began the first day back.  Having home schooled for nine years I have learned (the hard way!) that it doesn't pay to jump in with a full schedule on the first day back.  So with that it mind I planned a series of academic activities interspersed with games and free time.  And it worked!  The grumbling on both sides receded and we managed to achieve a fair amount today.  Our reward for all that effort was some home made  scones, spiced Christmas tea and watching "Eloise at Christmastime."  Thanks Dorina and co for this film, it was such a joy to watch and I wish you could have seen or heard Pip roaring with laughter at the funny moments :-)

 These were served with butter and blackcurrant conserve.

Eloise at Christmastime Trailer