I've been known to say that the best part of homeschooling is the flexibility. This year has really put that into practice for us. I had grand plans to get started at least "on time" this year, say, around the first of September. But other things happened.....
We decided to finally put down the new flooring in the school room. So instead of pulling out our books for the new school year, I was busy taking everything out of the school room. Of course, with everything out, it was also the perfect time for a new coat of paint. So I painted away before hubby had a chance to get started with the floor.
Furniture removed.
The girls enjoyed drawing "roads" on the carpet.
Carpet coming out...
This is the temporary home of the contents of the school room (aka dining room).
Working away....
We had to replace some rotten wood on the door frame.
Found our first big snag.....carpenter ants. We had to replace about 8 feet of the beam. Not part of the plan....
One of the "helpers". :)
This "hole" was a part of our room for about 5 days. We had to turn off the AC during the daytime "working hours" (in 100+ heat!!) and we covered it with a large blanket at night to keep out the mosquitoes. We did turn on the AC at night when the "hole" was covered. Probably not greatly energy efficient, but at least we slept comfortably. :)
And we LOVE the final result!!
Once the "hole" was finished, with the door re-hung (twice actually since it didn't swing properly the first time...), Daddy and helpers started laying the floor.
They worked hard!
And we LOVE the final result!!
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