It is certainly never dull around here. I never hear that dreaded phrase "I'm bored." I think I can count on one hand the number of times someone has asked, "What can I do?"
Instead I hear things like, "Can you read some more from The Hobbit?" "I'm going to make a viking ship." or "See my cool train?" or even "Can we do some more school?"
I did hear a new one though: "Hmn. I'm going to make a game, okay?"
Well, sure. Go ahead.
And he did. A real, playable game. With clear-cut rules (not the in-your-head-change-them-to-suit-yourself kind), a start, a finish, a lose-a-turn spot, and a shortcut. The whole thing was built out of Legos. And when he needed a die? I suggested he wait till Daddy came home, to ask where the extras are, and he says, "Nah. I'll just make one." Which he did.
Here's a shot of that die rolling out of Micah's little hand. And they sat there and played that game for the longest time. Took turns going first. Had a total blast. I think the construction and game time must have covered nearly two hours, which gave me time to do dinner and laundry and dishes.
I know. Totally unreal, right? Have I mentioned lately that I love, love, love homeschooling?
Instead I hear things like, "Can you read some more from The Hobbit?" "I'm going to make a viking ship." or "See my cool train?" or even "Can we do some more school?"
I did hear a new one though: "Hmn. I'm going to make a game, okay?"
Well, sure. Go ahead.
And he did. A real, playable game. With clear-cut rules (not the in-your-head-change-them-to-suit-yourself kind), a start, a finish, a lose-a-turn spot, and a shortcut. The whole thing was built out of Legos. And when he needed a die? I suggested he wait till Daddy came home, to ask where the extras are, and he says, "Nah. I'll just make one." Which he did.
Here's a shot of that die rolling out of Micah's little hand. And they sat there and played that game for the longest time. Took turns going first. Had a total blast. I think the construction and game time must have covered nearly two hours, which gave me time to do dinner and laundry and dishes.
I know. Totally unreal, right? Have I mentioned lately that I love, love, love homeschooling?
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