Craft time

Today I dedicated the 8 o'clock hour to school/art time with Adeline. Both babies were happily napping and I knew Adi desperately needed some one on one mama time. Did you catch that? That the twins were napping, at 8am? Meaning they had been up for the morning already? At, guess what time? 5am. Rough.
Today we made a Christmas wreath out of handprints. I had a brief moment feeling like a school teacher again. I miss it definitely, and I need to use those feelings to have school and art time with Adeline. I know that we both need/enjoy it.

After I traced her hands, I let her practice using her kid scissors. Yes they are totally NOT safety scissors. While I cut out her hands, she cut along some straight lines. She did pretty good at first, then she just wanted to cut the paper to shreds, ignoring the lines. I honestly just want her to practice patience and fine motor skills. That's also why I had her dot the glue for the wreath. Patience and fine motor skills. Then I cut a pretty red now and Adi put glitter glue on the wreath to finish it.

Then I started thinking, do I really need an expensive preschool homeschooling curriculum? I've been selling my maternity clothes and the twins' newborn clothes on Craigslist to save up for a homeschool kit. That way it really tests wether or not I really want or need it, especially if it takes a while to get the funds. My conclusion after a few weeks? I don't NEED it. Yes it would be neat, cool, and handy, but I am my own best resource. I can't forget that my teaching certification is for Pre-K through 6th. Pre-K, that's roughly where Adi is. I can do this myself. Stock up on materials and ink cartridges, though I'm hoping to not print things out much if at all.
Now I may just be feeling good and riding on the high of a tantrum and cry free morning, but I really want to start something with Adeline.

I'll start small and dedicate one hour for just she and I to work on stuff. And we'll take it from there.