About two weeks ago I jammed my finger on the kitchen counter. This was an event of no great importance. I do it on a regular basis, klutz that I am. However, after two weeks of pain and swelling, I finally saw a doctor. She sent me to another doctor. It's a wealth sharing plan they devised long ago. The long and short of it is, I damaged the ligaments in the middle finger on my right hand and will now be going to physical therapy. More wealth sharing.
As I waited for an hour for my five minute long consultation, I had plenty of time to enjoy my new books. I mean, my children's new books. My favorite is The Timetables of History. I love it so. Pick a year, turn to that page and find out events that took place during that year (political, cultural, everyday life, etc.). Did you know that construction on Rheims Cathedral began in 1212 AD? Or that Mount Vesuvius erupted in 1631? This is good stuff. Tiger's favorite new book is the Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia. He has this thing for white blood cells. Well, who wouldn't, really?
While I chicken peck this out, my children have taken pity upon me and are whipping up a batch of Cloud Biscuits (an old family recipe). Nothing soothes the soul -and ligaments- of a southern girl like biscuits. And what the heck, I'll work them off in physical therapy, right? RIGHT?!?
New books are my favorite part of homeschooling. (Well, I guess being with my kids should be my favorite, huh? :)
I went a little overboard this year though. I didn't have much curriculum to buy, so I bought every interesting thing I found under $5. (or so) Library and Educational Services and Christianbook.com clearance are my favorite places to shop. ;)
Hope you feel better soon! Enjoy the biscuits.
Posted by: Renae | July 24, 2008 at 10:49 AM
Books are great! The biscuits even better!
Thanks, Renae.
Posted by: Activities Coordinator | July 24, 2008 at 11:41 AM
I think those finger exercises will work off those biscuits just fine :)
Posted by: Cathy | July 24, 2008 at 01:19 PM
Ouch! hope the poor finger heals quickly. Have a biscuit for me. :)
Posted by: Summer | July 24, 2008 at 01:19 PM
I had two biscuits! Just thinking about all that work made me hungry. :)
Thanks.
Posted by: Activities Coordinator | July 24, 2008 at 08:11 PM