This Is How We Homeschool

Homeschooling just isn't for us.  But we had to do it to see that.  I love the freedom that comes with homeschooling but organizing, planning and executing is hard.  I secretly wish we were wealthy so Duke could have a private teacher because I'm dreading sending him back to public school next year.
I haven't been feeling myself lately and it is just harder giving him my 100% attention with a baby around.  Granted, I'm probably giving him more attention than he would get in a class with 29 others but still... I feel guilty.

A typical day for us starts off by laying around in bed with a crawling super baby.  We line the perimeter with pillows and blankets.  After an hour, I lay a blanket on the floor in the living room and border it with pillows and blankets.  That keeps Omie busy while I teach Duke.  We work on English and Math.  Then retreat back to our bed where Duke reads to us.  Duke and I have lunch and then it's Social Studies and Science.

Some days we watch movies and discuss it.  Other days Duke will build with Lego or create amazing tracks with Thomas & Friends.  He really loves our field trips - everything counts as learning.  That's the best thing about homeschooling - you can turn a trip to the grocery store into a lesson.  My favorite way to teach Math is taking Lego minifigs and showing him how to add and subtract.  He's an ace at English and really loves Social Studies.  He is thriving.  

Life is a lesson.  

Make it fun!  

 
Duke lost his first tooth - He was so excited to get 2 quarters from the Tooth Fairy

Some days we go to the park...

Omie giving brother kisses.  Love when he does this, so precious!

Duke was worried about our New York friends during Superstorm Sandy.  He was lucky enough to facetime Gabo before it hit.

Duke is a great sport when Destructobaby is on the loose

Designer Con 2012!

This Saturday, November 3rd is Designer Con at Pasadena Convention Center.  I went last year and had a great time joining the World's Biggest Blindbox Time, watching The Sucklord's live Suckathon, shopping for Christmas gifts, checking out the latest in toys/books/vinyl/art/shirts and getting sketches by artists.  Previously, D-Con was called Vinyl Toy Network.

Old friends Dragatomi and SpankyStokes are just some of the vendors that will be in attendance, new friend Leanna Lin's Wonderland will be there too!  Visit them and buy stuff!

There will be exclusives, signings and surprises!


November 3rd, 2012 from 9 am to 6 pm
Pasadena Convention Center, Exhibit Hall
300 E. Green Street
Pasadena, CA 91101
$5 online pre-sale; $7 at the door

Blogging is a Family Affair

Now that I got to share Hubby's recipe, I have high hopes he'll want to guest blog here.  I'm not asking him to commit to blogging once a week... I'll be happy if he does one post each season!

I used to tweet and update my Facebook status with "Things Duke Says" and even started a tumblr for Duke but that didn't work out.  Now with the help of Chris, we started a blog for our 6 year old called - Days With Duke!  He's excited about it and is asking me to take photos for him!  Most of his posts are about his toys.  He's got a great imagination and we're so proud of him.  Comment, share his posts, show your kids!