What we are using II

How quickly things change.  We are still using teaching textbooks but we are using Seton:)  We decided we needed more structure and support.  It should be here any day.  I was completely overwhelemed struggling with structure in the home before we even started.  I can't wait to post pictures of the excitement on her face when her box gets here!

What we are using...

Krystiana and I are starting our first year of Homeschooling.  I am seeking the help of one of Tiana's old teachers to help me with my lesson plans.  I have my curriculum but don't have any set plans yet:( 

Math: Teaching Textbooks
History: Story of the World by Susan Wise Bauer
Science: Apologia Botany, Handbook of Nature Study, and The Outdoor Hour.
Writing: Institute for Excellence in Writing Teaching/Writing student intensive combo
Spelling/Phonics: Phonetic Zoo
Religion: The Baltimore Catechism, The Bible, Fisheaters.com, and various books on the Saints.
Geography: Maps, Globes, and Google University;-)
Literature: Following the Real Learning Booklist.

Good Advice

I found this prayer on Elizabeth Foss' website.  You have no idea how bad I needed this.  If only I could have started my day with it!  It has been a tumultuous first week of school.  I am wiped out from being on an emotional roller coaster.  I hope this helps you as much as it helped me:)

Daily Prayer

O Lord, grant that with Your peace I may greet all that this day is to bring. Grant me grace to surrender myself completely to Your Holy Will. In every hour of this day instruct me and guide me in all things. Teach me to accept tranquilly whatever tidings I may receive during this day, in the firm belief that Your Holy Will governs all. Govern my thoughts and feelings in all that I do and say. When unforeseen things occur, let me not forget that all is sent by You. Teach me to behave sincerely and reasonably toward everyone, so that I may bring confusion and sorrow to no one. Bestow on me, O Lord, strength to endure the fatigue of the day and to bear my part in its events. Guide my will and teach me to pray, to believe, to suffer, to forgive and to love. Amen. ~St. John Kronstadt