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February 17, 2011 by: Hodgepodgemom

Winter Night Sky

When Daddy came home with a few things from the store, we all piled outside to help. We were delighted when we saw an almost full moon. And two of the children saw the ‘man in the moon’ for the first time. We went back in for supper and all the evening craziness. All the while anticipating getting back outside to try and spot the fly over of the International Space Station (ISS).

Pj-clad, we went back out. While waiting for the ISS pass over, the children counted stars. Littlest loved the airplanes all lit up. Hodgepodgedad helped the others find the little dipper, Mars and Venus.

Though we missed seeing the ISS (we later checked and it was low on the horizon, behind the tree line), we had a great time soaking up the night time winter sky.

“That was fun!” Back inside we sketched what we had seen so we could remember this night.

“I saw a smiley face constellation!” littlest girl declared.

Middle girl pulled out the night sky field guide. Eldest boy showed her how to recognize the big and little dippers.

“When I consider Thy heavens, the work of Thy fingers, The moon and the stars, which Thou hast ordained; What is man, that Thou dost take thought of him?” Psalm 8: 3-4

We’ll be peeking at the moon – officially full tomorrow night – over the next few nights. Clear skies are forecast!

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Tricia faces a daily dose of chaos homeschooling five children. The biggest lesson she’s learned? At the end of the day – when the dishes are put away and the children are tucked in bed – truly what matters is each child’s relationship with the Lord. Raising children is a God-given privilege and, folks, the time is short.

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Comments

  1. Angie B says

    February 17, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    Awesome!!! It was a beautiful moon tonight!!! I just have to say it again, YOU ROCK!!!!

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  2. Amanda Bennett says

    February 18, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Beautiful post – thanks for sharing! They will long remember these kinds of adventures, and you are wise to keep introducing new learning opportunities. Smiling as I remember the same nights with our children not so long ago – these ARE the special times!

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  3. All Things Beautiful says

    February 18, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Beautiful.

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  4. Barb-Harmony Art Mom says

    February 18, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Looks like a lot of fun and learning…your family does such a great job with the challenges and making them meaningful to the children. Thank you for sharing your link and for being such a great example to all of us.

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