- May 16, 2011
- 1,184
- Pool Size
- 28000
- Surface
- Plaster
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
You're right! I had forgotten all about that, but I made at least a couple of ash trays growing up too. How funny! I wonder what the go-to craft is for kids these days?
Thank you! I wholeheartedly agree!
Kim, those are some great ideas. Thanks!
Wow, that's a lot of reading, Karen! I'll be excited to see the end result too... It's not too far off now.
Homeschooling has many benefits, but it can be challenging at times. We think the benefits outweigh the challenges, so it's worth it to persevere. My top three (14-11 yrs) are old enough to do a lot of their work independently once I teach them the concepts, so that has allowed me to be more present for the pool stuff when I need to. The younger ones are 6-2 yrs, with the oldest of these in kindergarten, so it is a little more challenging to keep them occupied, but the big kids take turns helping, and the little ones do play pretty well independently of me. When the kids are in the early years of school, their school day doesn't take that long overall, so if they are diligent they can get it done before lunch, or we have the option of spreading it out if using an afternoon nap time for more uninterrupted attention works better.
Everyone's situation and family dynamic is different, with how the kids' ages fall and how they respond to their schoolwork, so there isn't a one size fits all approach even among those who choose to homeschool. We use an accredited curriculum which helps keep me organized and on track, but not everyone feels the need to. It gives me confidence, though, that if we get through it, we'll have all our bases covered for what they need to study each year.
I hope that helps answer your question, at least a little!
Now, for the latest on the pool.... I got a message that they will try to do the pebble tomorrow, although I haven't been told if I'm first or second in line. I replied to the guy that the forecast is for 80% chance of rain and thunderstorms on Friday (the day after pebble) and I wondered if that would adversely affect the acid wash. I haven't heard back yet, but I wanted to hear opinions from experienced people around here. I'd like to be armed with good information in case it's worth telling them I'd prefer to wait. Thank you!
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