Not much happened today.

Last night at dinner, Gavin couldn't contain himself. He told daddy all about the card he made him and made me get it. Daddy loved it. Gavin read it over and over. He wrote on it 'Happy Birthday Dad. I love You' and then on the back 'Love Gavin. I love you' After reading it he said, "Because I love you. All of you." It was the sweetest moment. He's so lovable.

A happy moment for Teagan today! He peed in the potty 3 times today. We cheered him on!

Today I vaccumed and scrubbed all the carpets in the house (which is the whole house except the kitchen and bathrooms.) They boys were very happy to get McDonalds for lunch when we had to go get some things from Walmart.

But. Yesterday afternoon I began working on a Weekly Lesson plan. I am trying to set up a theme for ever week of the summer and break each day down to a more specific topic within the theme. A few of the themes include a field trip on Saturday. The themes I have planned and some ideas I have are:

Colors - making bath soaps, recycled crayon shapes (we bought candy molds today!), discussing primary colors, mixing colors, finding colors in everyday life

Under the sea - Aquarium field trip!, I am still finding activites and more specific lessons but there is so many ideas out there

Seasons - Explain the 4 seasons, compare/contrast, discuss appropriate clothing for each season, Changes in nature,

Outer Space - Planetarium field trip! (no kids under 4, so I think Teagan and I will stay home. The showings are late anyway) Discuss Planets, stars, moons, sun, Earth specifically. I have some crafts planned.

Healthy Foods/Lifestyle - Food guide pyramid, exercising, I am planning a trip to a local berry farm to pick our own strawberries and to the weekly Farmer's Market. I am playing with the idea of letting Gavin plan a meal.

Zoo Animals - Zoo Field Trip! Pick different animals to discuss. Of course there are plenty of craft projects

Nature - We have two local Free Nature Parks, Discuss bugs, plants, birds, amphibians

Shapes - different shape a day, compare/contrast, find shapes in everday life

Farm Animals - There is a local animal rescue that does nature hikes and has a petting zoo. I've never been and have yet to contact them but it looks like a lot of fun.

Body Parts - Different body parts, 5 senses, taking care of our body

and the last week is Preparing for Kindergarten! I'll work on teaching him phone numbers, our address, practice spelling full name, etc.

I have found many ideas on books, crafts, lessons on most of the topics. I think I'm going to have as much fun getting it all set up as they will learning. I plan on going to the library every Sat. or Mon. to get new books for the week. I want at least one for everyday. I found many sites (esp. the scholastic website) that give project/craft ideas for specific books.

We also have a week of Vacation Bible School. I'll do a religious theme for that week to encourage more spiritual learning, something our home is lacking. And for 10 days in July they will each have swim lessons. That's why there is a week like Shapes since I know they will be too worn out for a big adventure at home.

I am also hoping to help Gavin make a scrapbook for the summer of all the places we go and things we learn.

I'll try to keep this blog updated on what we do and to stick to this Weekly Theme lessons. I know how easily I get distracted or how I always start but don't finish projects. I need accountability and I think this blog will help me with that.

Here are pictures of the boys.

The first is Gavin finishing the Bday Card he made for Daddy!The next is Teagan cuddling with Daddy after getting really upset at us for putting medicine in his eyes.