On Saturday, having to cancel our plans with Han for the morning, we ended up playing host to our good friends from Wales for the evening. A bit of a surprise since I didn't know they were up this way!!! They arrived with boxes of food which we prepared together, the kids all went off and did their own thing and then we ate in two sittings!!!!
And then today we saw them again and went to the woods, where we had soup and rolls, spiced fruit buns and chocolate cakes. They all played together on the rope swings, played tag through the under growth, helped the littlies along, set up a high jump with a log and searched for a missing pen knife!!
Socialisation? But what about socialisation? This is always one of the questions asked of you when you Home Educate. Today I took 8 children and one spaniel to the woods, and not once did I feel that I had taken on too much! They all played together. Paired off at times. Took it in turns to play with the youngest ones. Helped to carry the rucksacks (even after the contents had been consumed!!!) and all enjoyed each others company. And this from 8 children aged 3 to 16. 6 boys and 2 girls. There were hardly any cross words, and the few that there were, were between siblings, and perfectly usual.
Its been a grand week. I have loved visiting friends. I have loved entertaining friends and I have loved eating out in the woods. I have loved the conversations I have had with such an interesting and wonderful group of people.
PS All these photos were taken on my new phone!! I LOVE my new phone. Good photos, even has a flash and they upload really quickly!!!
2 comments:
It was so lovely to see you all.......and thanks for having the kids to help me get on on Monday! They had a great time. I shouldn't think an onlooker would have believed that they hadn't seen eachother for the best part of a year :-)
Here's to the next time!
They were a pleasure to take out...fun had by all.
Look forward to seeing you all again soon xx
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