Yum Yum Smoothie

Today I went to the endocrinologist and began a new round of blood and kidney tests. It will take 2 weeks to get the results back, but I am optimistic. I will keep you posted.

Waiting at the doctor's office gave me time to reread the Logic stage of A Well-Trained Mind by Susan Wise Bauer and Jessie Wise. I love this book! It is my home school handbook. If you want to home school, are interested in learning about home schooling, or just curious, I highly recommend this book. When I got home I ordered the last of the books we need to have in order to start school next week. Honestly, looking at all of the lessons, made home schooling feel a little daunting. It is such a responsibility! I would be lying if I told you I wasn't worried about being a good-enough teacher. However, then I quickly thought back to all of the not good-enough teachers we've had in the school system, and about how that daunting responsibility is what enables me to be a good teacher. This evening I am feeling better about it. The best way for me to get over the fear is to jump in with both feet. Tomorrow I will be working on their schedules and first few weeks of lessons.

Tonight we were pressed for time because Phillip had soccer practice and Emma had chorus rehearsal. I was able to get the kids fed, but did not have time to prepare something for us since we weren't in the mood for salad today. Solution: Wayne and I made an experimental smoothie this evening which turned out to be wonderful! I had bought a young coconut yesterday and emptied the water and meat into the Vitamix. Next I added fresh pineapple, mango, strawberries, and banana. We had some ground flax seed so I threw that in as well with a couple dates to add a bit of sweetness. Wayne looked a little afraid, but once he tasted it he really like it! It was very good and earned the name "Yum Yum Smoothie." We highly recommend it.