The Combs Krewe

WASHABLE. Because not only does Ryland enjoying using (washable!) markers... He also likes to make coloring a full sensory experience. He observes how the marker feels on his skin by rubbing it all over his hand... And how it smells by stuffing the tip of it up his nose and how it tastes by taking a little lick! Ha ha ha! Yes, he's a full body learner so I definitely love that word, "Washable."

The summer that we moved to New Orleans I began preparing to begin our first year of homeschooling. I had decided that we would use Abeka books since that was the same curriculum that Keeleigh had use at the school she attended. They also seem to be pretty parent-friendly in that they contain detailed lesson plans that you can easily follow. I was feeling pretty confident and downright excited. One day I remember visiting the on-campus homeschool coordinator's house (can't remember why exactly). When I walked in another mom was leaving and we spoke for just a moment. She found out I was going to be homeschooling and asked, "How are you going to do that with him ?" pointing to then 11-month old Jathan. Actually I hadn't totally thought about that but I smacked a smile on my face and told her we were just going to do the best we could! And that's just what we've done all this time. I do my best and let God do the rest. I figure that way most of the burden ...

Keeleigh picked up a sheet at the SWAP shop, sewed pockets into each end then braided a rope out of yarn and voila! A hammock! She is one creative kid!