My sweet husband ended up having the day off yesterday. The good thing about the Army is that there are often days off for no reason. Of course the bad thing about the Army is that the days off are trumped exponetially by year long deployments. But when Daddy is home, school doesn't get done quite the same way. :) It's not a bad thing, it just is what it is. :)

We did get a lot more stuff done today. We're rowing Miss Rumphius this week. It's ok, just not a book that Adisson loves. We are also plugging away at his math. He does well and I know he's understanding it, he just HATES drilling addition and subtraction facts. And I don't blame him...ugh.

We were doing spelling lists, though mostly to work on his handwriting, not so much because I expect him to be an amazing speller at six. This week, however, we are trying some "journal" writing in a neat little notebook I picked up for him at Target a year ago. I don't know if we'll stick with that or go back to spelling lists. I'll see what he likes at the end of this week.

We've also gone back to his Explorer Bible Study of the Old Testament. I like the format and I like the stories. Adisson seems to enjoy it as well, which is always a plus. I am wanting to add in some verse memorization too, but I don't think this week will work since we lost a day yesterday. We'll work on that next week.

As far as reading, he can already read really well so we just work on reading chapter books that are a teensy bit difficult. We have some really great books that are five chapters long and set up to be read in a week so he's working his way through those books for now. After he's through with those, we'll see what we need to get next.

Now, on to other things. :) Yesterday we went shopping at Sam's Club. We don't buy too much there. We get diapers because it's really nice to have a pile of clean diapers ready for Mr. Stinky and not having to worry about running out to the store because we're down to our last diaper. Because then you get to the store and start picking up other things as well. :) We grabbed some wipes, some popcorn, an ENORMOUS bag of dog food, the movie Fireproof (WOO HOO!!) and Dave Ramsey's book "The Total Money Makeover" which I have been wanting. I read through all of it last night and LOVE IT! Adam and I are definitely on board with the principle's and ideas. I'm hoping we can definitely put the plan in motion and achieve our goals.

I already utilize several money saving ideas and strategies. :) I make our own detergent and household cleaners. I create menus for each pay period and write each night's meal on a calendar in the kitchen so there is no surprise at what's for dinner each night. I also buy a majority of my meat from Angel Food Ministries, which is more than just a money saving blessing, but also introduces us to recipes and meals I might not otherwise make.

Here's our menus for this week: (including what I've made already this week)
Sunday: Tacos and spanish rice
Monday: Tuna Noodle Casserole (what my family calls Toony Roony Casserole)
Tuesday: Steak, potatoes, and baked beans
Wednesday: Chicken and rice
Thursday: Pork riblets and something I haven't decided on yet. :)
Friday: Shepherd's Pie
Saturday: Chicken wings and cheese sticks

That's about I have for tonight. I've got to get the kiddos ready for bed. If they happen to get to sleep sometime soon, Adam and I might have a chance to watch our movie!!