What I’m Reading: An Experiment in Criticism by C.S. Lewis
I don’t know what prompted me to finally read this. I’m so glad I did. I thought it would be a very difficult read. While there were parts I didn’t understand, I got the gist of what he was saying. I think it also helped inform my view of grace on other’s reading (and entertainment/educational) lives.
What I’m {nature} Journaling: Spring is quieter than usual in the backyard this year. I am not planting my usual wildflower garden or attempting vegetables. The puppies are too busy exploring every nook and cranny and below every nook and cranny. We cut down our only tree in the fall. Our backyard is a bleak mire of mud and weeds. Sad, rather. BUT in the midst of the bleakness, there are small reminders of life. Many of our native weeds are flowering. I have spotted grape hyacinth, orange fameflower, baby blue eyes, and sweet William. I also saw the first hummingbird of the season the first week in April (later than previous years). That is still the only day I have seen a hummingbird at the feeder. I assume I won’t see as many due to the loss of our mimosa tree and complete lack of flowers.
We also watched the eclipse. It wasn’t quite as amazing at 2017 since we weren’t in totality. However, it was still really cool to watch it get twilight over the hour.
Co-op
We had class day four. I pulled double duty assisting in my son’s first class and then teaching his second class. It’s a watercolor class, so it was pretty easy finding a project for us to follow. The kids painted a coneflower. I loved all their interpretations and color choices.
Fourth Grade Highlight
The major highlight of the week was finishing The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis. This was the reigning favorite of mine when I last read the series. I still really liked it, but currently The Silver Chair is my new favorite. My son also really liked this book. He says it’s one of his favorites right now, but I don’t know if I unduly influenced him or not.
Kindergarten Highlight
All is going well in the kinder land. Spring is a pleasant time to be outside picking all the weed flowers!
Mom Highlight We’ve had kinda a crazy week. I’ve had more requested of my time and attention than usual, but I know it’s a very temporary season. And today I finally have a little respite. When I have these times, I do my best to maintain a routine and set aside time for reading or knitting as a bit of rest. The downside of these times is that I usually start reading too many books at once because I have a shorter attention span.
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