Just Missing It

Yesterday was such a lovely day for schooling. Even though there were other things going on we got so much done by deciding not to leave the house. Frodo took a math test for me and Bug did a lesson. Monkey finished his handwriting and math book. Then he used his new math supplies freely. Frodo wrote an essay response to some questions about the Taj Mahal. While Bug finally got caught up with her lessons and went to see Madagascar 2 with her friend. Then we just read until dinner time. I really miss the freedom of not having anywhere to be or anything to do and just reading. Even Monkey sat with us in the quiet living room flipping through his books.
Of course the reason our day was forced to be so restful was because I wasn't feeling great. But there is always something to slow your life down just when you need it.
Today we went on a field trip to the planetarium. It was really great. The professor gave the kids so much more information than I could have hoped. He was also so engaging, the kids (and adults) really loved him. I will admit I had to close my eyes during the rollercoaster effect, I guess I'm just not that young anymore!
After the planetarium we headed to a Borders nearby because Michael Phelps was there doing a book signing. Sadly by the time we got there the line was so long that the workers told us they doubted we would get in. We had several very hungry children between us all and ended up deciding it wasn't worth chancing it. The really sad thing was that the kids couldn't even get a glimpse of him because the store kinda barricaded the area where he was signing books so no one could see him. Oh well, maybe next time.