It All Began With Pancakes
Here are a few pics from our first day of school. These tell a much better story than my foggy memory could put together. We have kept the subjects light, had plenty of time outdoors, and a few field trips! It all began with pancakes. Really! As I rushed around making sure everything was ready, my 10-year-old requested pancakes for breakfast, to make the first day of school really special. I took the bait. "Ok- but you have to make them." And she did! I'm trying to work on learning independence, time management, and new skills. Cooking is high on the list. The girls now know how to make brownies, scrambled eggs, five-minute rice, pancakes and grilled cheese sandwiches. Also, microwave quesadillas and popcorn (of course!). Doing chores without complaining is going to be another biggie this year. Can you believe the girls asked to sweep out the carport? Instead of saying, "No - I'm going to do this....