Ahh the follow-up . . .
I don’t often circle back around to my own blog posts. I figure I’ve said my piece and I, along with my life, have moved on. But after reading THIS little gem today, I decided…
Category: Random Thoughts
The Half-Way Mark
If I compare this one-year journey to a marathon, I suppose I am officially “half-way” through. I’ve just finalized our 2nd quarter grades. I’ve printed them (A’s = free doughnuts, YO!), filed them (for my…
Blood, Candy, and Other Related Subjects
I need to take a moment to thank the BTDT (been there, done that) homeschooling moms who recommended we look into Apologia Science for our kids this year. It has been the most wonderful journey…
Unlocking the ‘Mommy Guilt’ Code
I don’t make New year’s Resolutions. As one friend of mine so eloquently put it – “Why should I set myself up for one more opportunity to fail?” I think we’ve all felt like this…
You have not because you ask not . . .
I have decided that small boys are like little sponges. They will soak up whatever information you give to them – good, bad, or indifferent! In addition, I’ve realized that they will also give you…
It’s not you, it’s the other idiots!
When I was learning to drive, my cool, calm and collected drive instructor (a.k.a Dad) told me the most valuable piece of driving information. He informed me in no uncertain terms that he was in…
Who likes Fractions?
So we’ve officially made it 1/6 of the way through our experimental year of homeschooling. The early start we got in August means we’ve now completed 31 days (of the required 180). I decided to…
The Grass isn’t Greener
I heard a quote recently that made me smile: “The grass on the other side of the fence might be greener but it still has to be mowed!” I love this! It sums up a…
What Every Parent Wants to Hear
As parents we often question the decisions we make. Homeschooling has been a pretty epic example of this in action. From the hours we spent debating, praying, and wondering about whether we could, would, should…
OMG, it’s a Butterfly Paci!
When I was about 11 (hundred) months pregnant with our first baby, we were sitting in a church service behind a young couple holding their sweet, 3-month old baby girl. The baby was sleeping soundly…