I never know what to say when people ask me what I do. I could simply say I'm a stay at home mom. But I don't believe that nearly covers what it is I do. I sing to, hug, kiss, play with, clean up after, sew clothes for, cook for, color and draw with, and lots of other things with my kids. I also teach them how to cook, tie their shoes, swing, ride a bike, be kind to others, think before they speak, take deep breaths when it hurts, share, pillow fight, take turns, write, read and a million other things. Perhaps next time someone asks me, I'll answer, "I train superheroes." So this here is my little spot. My training log. Peek anytime you like. Stop and say hello. Hopefully we'll see a lot of each other.
One of the great things about homeschooling is I get be a kid all over again. One of my favorite things from childhood is puppetry! OK it's one of my favorite things in adulthood, but back to the subject at hand...
I was so excited when Liam was reading a book about puppetry. The day before he started the book, I happened to come across a fabulous Peter and the Wolf puppet kit over at Sarah Jane Studios.
The kids and I had a blast with this one. I did it with just the story first, then showed them the version with the music. I remember watching the little Disney version of Peter and the Wolf over and over again as a child. I showed it to the kids on youtube which led us to an afternoon of old Looney Tunes and Disney cartoons. I've never seen them laugh so hard at a cartoon. Oh the joys of homeschooling!
