Homeschooling, Fall changes, and Amazon order.

So, my kiddos have done 4 days of school over the past 4 days. Our school week is whatever days my hubby works and not when public school is in session. So, I made them a deal that if they completed 4 days worth of each of their subjects that they would get clearance dart guns that I had bought them several days ago. They completed it and they got their reward. I am so proud of them right now. They can be great kids when they want to. So, it's now 7:15pm and they are both bathed. My hubby is watching TV and I am sipping some Relax Moscato, fixing to shower. I got the laundry and dishes done early today and other chores, so I might actually have a bit of time for myself this evening.
While I was outside today, I noticed that my mums kept falling over. I had to put large rocks all around them to hold the pots up from the wind. Fall is coming and the wind is quite strong today, but really nice and relaxing. We only used the AC from like 10am to 6pm today. I am looking forward to a lower electric bill each month. I am already saving around $ 75 per month in laundry expenses by using my green Laundry Alternative machine most days. It is more time consuming, but I know where my laundry has been after it has been washed, unlike when you use a laundry mat machine. Also, it is better for the environment, less expensive, and I can avoid the laundry mat for often. I cannot stand when people come in to wash shit while complaining that they have bed bugs. GROSS! Who wants to use a machine after someone with those? Not me.
Last night I ordered a few things on Amazon. I ordered our daughter an American Girls book about puberty and my son a book about Boys and puberty. I may put them up for a while, if I look at them and think they are not ready for some of it, but I wanted to have them on hand for when the time is right. I know that public schools usually teach those things around 5th grade. Anyway, both books plus shipping was only $10 because I found them in good used condition. I try to get many of their school curriculum used as well. Many of the public school books are over $50 each new, but used is usually way less, like $5 per book plus shipping. It makes it stupid to pay full price for them. So, my hubby is off the next 2 nights, so I plan to enjoy his company. Thanks for reading my blog!