Field Trips

Mom and Dad came to visit so we decided to hit the city for a couple of days. First we went to Duke Energy where they put on this beautiful electric train display for Christmas.

Judah was fascinated. He was so excited and was telling everyone to "Look!" as the train "is coming!!" again. And then again. And then again. I guess he didn't get that the track was made into a loop.

We were fortunate to have a backstage tour with our home school group at the Music Hall. Soon following, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra played a few pieces demonstrating the importance of Rhythm and Beats found in music.

Little Poet

Remembrance

by Sophia Mary Age 8

Remember the blessings that God gave you
Remember remarkable as I go through
Remember a memory from long ago,
Remember a memory that you know!

Remember the valley that led up the hill,
Remember the milking pan that you did spill.
Remember the picnic with apples and grapes,
Remember the fruit pies, remember the drapes.

Remember the poem and remember me,
But speaking my future, I’m as happy as can be!

American President

We've been reading this week about our first American President, George Washington:

... But the delegates who had signed the Constitution begged George Washington to become the first President. Many Americans were nervous about this new office. They were afraid that the President would soon become a king...

But the fears didn't come true. George Washington didn't try to become king. Congress suggested that he be called "His Exalted High Mightiness" or perhaps "His Highness the President," but Washington simply went by "Mr. President." He only wanted to be president for four years, because the job was so hard. His hands developed rheumatism. His hair turned white. He wanted to go back to his farm. At the end of his four-year term, the people of America re-elected him- even though he didn't run.

Washington agreed to serve one more four-year period, or term. But then he refused to be President again. He knew that America didn't need a President holding power for life! He wanted the Constitution to be the ruler of the land, not the President. Washington walked away from the power of the presidency- something no European king would ever do. When he heard the news, George III of England marveled, "[He is] the greatest character of the age!"

Excerpt from The Story of the World Volume 3, by Susan Wise Bauer

Field Trip

This week we went to a farm through our co-op. The kid's learned more about the farm animals, went on a hayride and picked a pumpkin from the field. It was a wonderful fall outing.

Later that evening the mom's had a 'mom's night out' at one of the homes. It was a beautiful evening to be enjoying the country air and such good company by bonfire and candlelight.

First Week of School

O, God,

Grant us in all our duties Your help;

in all our perplexities, Your guidance;

in all our dangers, Your protection;

and in all our sorrows, Your peace.

Through Jesus Christ our Lord,

our body, and our blood,

our life and our nourishment.

Amen.

St. Augustine (354-430)