We have started transitioning Fuller’s room into The Boys Room. Today the new carpet was installed. And now we are slowly figuring out how to fit both their stuff in there.

Fuller spent a lot of time in his room today, just playing and enjoying his new carpet. He rediscovered his Captain America costume and spent a lot of time rolling around on the floor as if he was making snow angels or stretching on his clock rug.

Soon Fuller will get a new bed, taking us even further into the transition. This is getting exciting. Can’t wait for the new kid to get here.

I guess we can officially say we have started homeschooling Fuller.

Damon and I have been talking about certain educational goals we have for Fuller this year. We realized that to reach those goals we should probably start getting a bit more focused on providing Fuller with the tools to meet the goals. And on Monday we started being more intentional about Fuller’s activities, setting aside time for actual learning.

One of Fuller’s joys seems to be lists (it’s genetic). So, in the mornings, we have a list ready for him. We incorporate words and pictures to help him understand it, and he is excited to get his list soon after I’ve had my coffee. It gives him things to do (get dressed, brush teeth, feed the dogs, etc) and keeps him focused in a way that is much better than me telling him ten times to get dressed.

We set the goal of having a lesson start around 10 a.m, breaking for lunch, and then moving on to a second subject. We focus on two subjects a day. One is always reading (eventually we will add dictation for comprehension). The other subject rotates and can be anything from handwriting to math to science to geography. Today Fuller did some math (kindergarten concepts, not high school algebra) and announced, “I love math!” I hope he keeps that attitude for years to come.

While we might be a little crazy for beginning this adventure so soon before Baby Two joins the family, it kind of gives us something to keep us occupied while we wait for Baby Two to actually arrive. And since I have to focus on how to keep Fuller focused, it forces me to plan ahead which is something I have needed to do for a while. And as a bonus, I feel like I’m giving Fuller some extra attention and bonding we need before our attention is divided between two sons.

I’ve looked forward to homeschooling our children since before we had them. And now that the day is here, I’m a little giddy with excitement over what the future holds.

Sometime during Fuller’s quiet time it started to snow. Fuller and I put on coats and gloves to head outside and just be in the snow. It was melting as soon as it hit the ground, but it still entranced Fuller. I wish it would accumulate a little bit, but oh well, at least Fuller got to see some snow.

Oh wait, you can’t see the snow in the picture above? Sorry. It really wasn’t that much. But I promise, it snowed today.

~ People keep asking and I hate to tell you, but no, we don’t have a name for Baby Two. We have ideas and suggestions, but we keep those to ourselves because we don’t want to taint the process by your reactions. Also, in case you aren’t aware, since the baby is a boy, Damon is in charge of naming the baby. We have a premarital arrangement where Damon names the boys and I name the girls. And no, I don’t have veto power.

~ Thursday we are getting new carpet installed in Fuller’s room. After that happens, we will start arranging it so Fuller’s room transforms into The Boys Room. While it won’t resemble a frat house for several years (I hope!), it will be a challenge to fit both boys and their stuff into that room.

~ I have recently changed up the spaghetti recipe our family uses. It is simply angel hair pasta, spaghetti sauce from a jar, and meatballs. Before I added the meatballs (purchased from the frozen section), I used to just brown some ground beef and add it to the sauce, but a friend recently mentioned a crock pot recipe she made with frozen meatballs. That casual mention led to a craving which led my family to happy food dances when I make spaghetti and meatballs. Oh, and Fuller still prefers his spaghetti sans sauce. Just noodles and cheese for him.

~ I wish Fuller wouldn’t watch the weather on T.V. If he hears the word “snow” he thinks it will snow and is very disappointed when I explain the snow is meant for more Northern locations. I’m not sure where he developed this trust for meteorologists, but if he believes them every time they say “snow” he will live a long life of disappointment.

~ We started back to a normal Sunday schedule today. Which meant Fuller overslept by 20 minutes. This caused me to shift into rush mode, getting Fuller fed and all of us dressed and out the door to make it to church by 8:30. Except we made it to church by 8:20. Oversleeping didn’t make us late!

Fuller has really enjoyed using his new camera and today I went through the pictures and had to chuckle at some of them. His view of the world is interesting. I added to his Flickr set, sparing you pictures of my double chin and swollen feet.

But he did get this one:

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Fuller doesn’t take a nap everyday. He has quiet time everyday and sometimes he falls asleep. And then there are days when all it takes is a few trips to various stores and he passes out on the way home.

When we got home I had to pull him out of the car and stand him on his feet to get inside. He went straight to his bed and slept for two more hours.

Isn’t he cute when he sleeps?