Library Rules

We have not been able to go to the library lately because our fines have exceeded the limit. I had $55 on my card and $35 on Eaden's card. Since fines do not simply disappear, I finally brought myself to pay $40 on my card.

Our problem is that we always have the max amount of books out on my card (75) and more out on Eaden's card. Then, when 75 items are even one day late, it adds up. Plus, if you have a certain amount overdue, none can be renewed. Ugghhh.

So I established some rules today.

The three oldest kids choose 10 items each and then they are responsible for what they choose. If an item is lost or late, they pay the fine.

We will go to the library either every Thursday or every other Thursday. If a book (biography, for example) is returned, then a new book (biography) can be checked out. I haven't figured out how I want to handle holds yet. I guess I will allow myself 15 homeschool related holds and I will be responsible for those (sigh).

Otherwise, I allow myself to check out two items (one fiction and one nonfiction) and then I check out five books for Mirek.

We still have 37 items out (plus any holds), but this is surely better than 100 right?

Photo dump

This post is pretty much a photo dump.

What our science study sometimes looks like. Eaden will simply read and then write what was most interesting to her from the reading.

 At other times science might be a bit more interesting.

 

Grammar study.

 Brothers playing.

 Cousins.

 A typical view from my kitchen window.

 I cleaned the window after taking this next picture.

 Naia had her end of season softball party at Sweet and Sassy.

 Spelling rules. Super exciting.

 History.

Eaden is learning about the Jewish people and reading stories from the Bible. The Old Testament is not presented as complete historical fact, but is still important when attempting to understand the ancient Israelites.

 Joseph's coat of many colors.

Keeping Mirek occupied.

What Eaden does while waiting to go to gymnastics practice.