I think that Homeschoolers are a unique group of people. We are all striving to teach our children in a way that will not only educate them but also help their character and spirit grow. A majority of the homeschoolers I know are casting the regimented institutionalized society away. Yes, we want to be good [...]
Archive for April, 2009
Homework
Posted in Uncategorized on April 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
TOS E-Books
Posted in Uncategorized on April 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I recently became aware that the The Old School House has affordable e-books on many topics ranging from throwing baby showers to living with rebellious kids. Some of the topics are light while others deal with heavy issues such as intelligent design. All of the books that I read are written from a Christian perspective. [...]
I’ve lowered my standards
Posted in Uncategorized on April 21, 2009 | 1 Comment »
or maybe, I should have titled this post “chairs, a baby’s nirvana”.
My kitchen chairs are NEVER around the table anymore. My poor table stands so lonely in the middle of the kitchen. If you could speak table-ese you would hear it say “I am a lonely little table, my little chair friends have been kidnapped [...]
Grandma gave us a box of body parts
Posted in Uncategorized on April 15, 2009 | 2 Comments »
This week my kids have been playing with this:
These are really cool. They come with cards that give factoids about the human body. They also have lots of removable organs, including an eye that pops out.
Mike: I know what this body part is.
me: oh yeah, what is it?
Mike: This is your wiener brain.
Me: Your what?
Mike: [...]
A very happy unbirthday to you!
Posted in Uncategorized on April 13, 2009 | 4 Comments »
To me?
To you!
We gave the kids coupon books for Christmas two years ago. The books have great coupons. Things like, “You’re royalty for the day. Every one will bow as you enter the room” or “Free magazine subscription” or “No chores for the night” and there’s even a “It’s your unbirthday. Including presents and cake!”
Mike [...]
he keeps us safe.
Posted in Uncategorized on April 5, 2009 | 3 Comments »
I have a really cute photo that I was going to add to my post about reading yesterday. It’s of our library cards. Nothing is sweeter than a kid’s library card. There is something almost magical about getting a library card. It is a very serious affair. There is a long application to fill out. [...]
Reading
Posted in Uncategorized on April 4, 2009 | 3 Comments »
There are some things that are important to me as a parent. Things beyond keeping them alive and fed. Things not quite as lofty as good morals and strong foundation. I’d like to keep them all away from the clink, the pole, the crack, the welfare lines and knocked up and unwed. But there are [...]
