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More than Just Making It

Goals for Soren:
* keep up with Ambleside Online reading schedule for homeschool
* finish the container story for main lessons before moving to Illinois
* learn to resolve disputes with Carl

Goals for Carl:
* no hitting or kicking other kids during Yard Time
* obey "The Lego Rules" during Quiet Time
* don't keep brothers awake when they want to sleep

Goals for Sven:
* no shrieking!
* Table Time at 8:30 am
* stay on the rug during Rug Time

Goals for Leif:
* be put down for naps awake
* eat no more frequently than every 3 hours at night
* be delightful

Goals for Carolyn:
* pray and read the scriptures in the morning
* eat breakfast and lunch
* drink water, not Coke

Goals for Mom:
* supervise Carl constantly and enforce rules of polite interaction with other kids
* don't say "I don't care" when Soren tattles
* stay awake when feeding/soothing Leif at night
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Oozaroo said…
There is nothing wrong with saying, "I don't care," when Soren tattles! Hahaha!

February 23, 2015 at 9:27 PM
Katherine Wolf said…
When are you moving to Illinois, and whereabouts?! I definitely want to see you when you get out here!
February 24, 2015 at 6:59 AM
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