Tom Sawyer and Fresh Apples

Today was a great day. It was one of those days where there was a peaceful atmosphere all around us. We slept until we were done sleeping, got up and ate if we wanted or just hung out until we grew bored with that. We have been starting our days out with devotion for the past few weeks, or since vacation actually, and we ALL are learning so much.
Today was about I Samuel 13:13: "You made a wrong decision" said Samuel. From there we got to talking about Kings and Solomon always comes up. My boys especially think his kingdom is intoxicating..so we got out my Bible book I bought at Dollar General. It's amazing with great facts and modern day relevant issues. Who would have guessed such a great find for 4 bucks.
From there I mowed the yard while the kids piddled inside and out. Then I came in and made good ol' PB&J's. I tell you there was a day when none of us would have eaten that,but not now. Being on a budget and finding ways to feed my crew is challenging at times but doable. Jehovah Jirah, my provider.
Summer is coming to an end and homeschool is about to begin. I can't keep the girls out of their books they are so excited so why keep 'em out? We have started cursive with Jersey and print with Jerusa. They write until their hands hurt, per their choice. They love it and the soreness is the only way I can get them to stop. The boys are a different story. We have always started after Labor Day but I don't know if we are going to be able to stretch it out that long... we shall see.
This afternoon, we grabbed our antiquated Tom Sawyer book I picked up at the used book store for 5 bucks. We have been eating up each chapter, usually one a day. We read it under that apple tree, which by the way is heavy laden with nice, red fruit. We picked and ate for a snack one of natures treats.


So as "school" is about to begin and summer is coming to an end, life never does.