It didn't take very long. School's been out for 5 days. We had our first school friend visits at the end of last week, and now we have sore throats and runny noses. We dodge many of these viruses by being homeschoolers, but now that we are mingling again its caught up to us. Of course we could have picked up this virus anywhere. We really aren't hermits, but it just always seems to cooincide with visits from the neighborhood gang. I know I was just worrying about losing my children to their friends over the summer. Be careful for what you wish for! At least we'll get to our summer reading now.
We signed up to particiate in the library's reading reward program. I know of the dangers of using rewards for motivation, but when it comes to reading, the boys are still reading for pleasure. When it comes to chores and their desire for more spending money, its too late to expect self motivation. Most of us work at jobs which are only a paycheck for us. In my perfect world, my children will be able to support themselves doing something they love. If this doesn't happen however, I still want them to appreciate good work ethic.
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