Scouting

Hoping for a scouting group for Geo and finally it got fulfilled in our new place in Birmingham. Catholic scouting happening every first Saturday. Great to see the young boys growing up and they had lot of fun. First one was abig walk , perhaps bit too much for young ones.However they made it. Second one was pretty outdoor, but the weather was nice. Sone of them took oath as well the same day not Georgus.

Italy

This term we were looking at fabulous country of Italy. So many cultural links, foods, artists, musicians, landmarks and places to visit. We had a mini gathering online to see how children were upto. That was great to see. Our family started off with with Italy map- salt dough map representing different areas coloured in the Italian flag colours. Library was visited to fetch some books and stories. On the second home ed dayon February 25th 2026, 5 families gathered and we have begun the day with a story- The Clown of God by Tomie De paola, then identify Italy in the map. Children started off with their own works.That was awesome.. Following that, kidoos had quiz by Georgus, mini presentation about Michaelangelo by Theresus. We looked at Michaelangelos famous ceiling paintings in Sistine chapel and looked at how he spent hung down on the ceiling to paint the picture and it took four years to finish the work. Copying that, children were given 9 stories from Old testament which Michalangelo were asked to paint by pope. Children were asked to go underneath the table and do one of each stories and come back.Everyone brought their pictures and made a guess what. Ater lunch , we were off to Leyhill park.

Coming back home from park. Kids had fun play in the back garden and played chess together. Following that some of them made a leaning tower craft and stuck flags using toilet rolls, tooth picks, glue and so on.

Kids drew colosseum prior to the day.

Resorces I have borrowed from below blogs: https://mominitaly.com/printable-map-of-italy/ Maps https://www.euroclub-schools.org/michelangelo https://tinasdynamichomeschoolplus.com/middle-ages-to-reform/marco-polo-1254-1324/ RESOURCES

Valentine day

St Brigid Feast

It was our parish priest last week on Feast of St Brigid. We had a nig celebration. Bishop joined and had a massive food and celebration

First Home Ed meet- Birmies

It s been a great day. This was our dream at one point and it happened after 15 years of Home Ed journey. Thanks be to God.

Gathered in Northfield, it was St Thomas Aquinas feast day, perfect day to kick off.

Had a break, chit chat snacks then moved to story time.Discussed the plans of the day. 4 families turned up.

We had lunch and went out to Leyhill Park. There was amazing sunshine poring on us..I definitely believe that was a beautiful day to start up this initiative and heaven is showering upon us.

We dispersed after Charlotte Mason poetry time which was my dream, ended ip just I  poetry time. Decided to do continent study and drama in different terms. It was such a fabulous day.

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15 th Birthday- Miracle baby

So much preparations and waiting, longing for birthdays. 21st Jan is Theresa's 15th birthday. Another gift in our life. I really wanna thank Lord for His mercy and goodness especially from a premature baby girl grown into a mature, smart , creative and sporty girl.

Her eldest ones joined home for the day as they have a small break after their exams.

Unfortunately or fortunately, Just have to be in hospital. But it was an amazing day, as her wish was to go for bowling and be just with family  odd one as usual ww hold a big birthday party with different themes and inviting all her friends 

Birthdays often commence with their breakfast in bed. It was banana pancake ,  so my hubby ended making batter as I was away.

Once we reached back  we went for H mass in oratory. We met her godparents there as it was their wedding Anniversary falls on that day too.

It was supposed to be a day out eating, so grabbed some yummy yummy Samosas, gulab jamun and other Indian sweets from Smethwick ( Sardarji shop in Bhx). Lavished with pizzas on the way.

 

Theresumol is wearing her birthday jumper gifted by her eldest brother. Little bro gave a noodles bowl and so surprisingly Annus gave some Korean items including Noodles too which she cooked and tasted in her noodle bowl slurping with the chopstick.

This time Mich, geo baked cake and decorated against the routine of Annu making cake. It was a bit hard decision but there was not other way .

Some of the cards and canvas that are home made. Some of the greetings were classic. Geo wrote - thanks for being big part of life.

Michus made a hibiscus drawn card which theresu like. Dad's special memories and canva from me as a reminder of our tiny weeny girl now became a big teenager. Thank you Lord for your greatness in our life. 

Bowling shifted to next day after the cake prepared by sibling brothers.

       

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