Today Grandma Jean (my mother-in-law) started teaching the kids how to sew. She got me started a few years ago, so I sat in and helped out when needed. Shaylin, Zach and Marylin learned all the ins and outs of a sewing machine and how to run it.
They had a blast learning to stitch a straight seem and then onto zig zagging. Zach actually did better than the girls!! He followed grandma into the other room and told her how much fun he had. And how much he enjoys sewing already. He has very good hand/eye coordination. I am sure it comes from all the video games he plays.
After they finished the few lines of stitching, they got to pick out fabric for their first project. We will all make aprons. I am making one to wear this Friday while we cook for our BBQ. But the kids will cut their pattern and fabric next time.
We are making aprons to wear during our cooking lessons that will start in August. Jeannine and I will be teaching the kids different things in the kitchen. By the end of the first eight weeks Shay & Zach will be able to plan out a menu and cook a meal of their choice for us all to enjoy. Every 8 weeks they will have a new menu to put together and cook for us. We are very excited.
So I guess you can see how some of our homeschooling will tie into each other. The best part of it all is that we get to spend time getting to know each other better as we teach the classes. Its a good thing Grandma only lives across the street!!
Thanks for the sewing lessons, Grandma Jean!
