Tell me.Do you make time for art on a weekly basis?I thought I did. I really did.(Me being the former Art major and all.)And then, as I was setting out the supplies on Wednesday—the paper, the brushes, the tubes of watercolor paint—Cate burst onto the scene and exclaimed with passion, “Oh! We haven’t done art for a long, long time!”It’s just one of … [Read more...]
Feeling Social Saturday
The “Inspiration” EditionMy husband’s taken the boys skiing—in 5 degree weather, yikes!—and so it’s just me & Anthony & my three little hens today.We are cleaning the house, which feels really good.We are planning next week’s lessons, which also feels really good.And we are filling the chinks with fun and inspiration.(At least, I’m trying … [Read more...]
A Day in the Life
...of a homeschooling family.This is what (a fraction of) yesterday looked like in action.Those coloring pages were such a hit! First I read the Magnificat hymn to them (hmm...that sounds like a contradiction, doesn't it? I “read” the hymn to them?) and we talked about the feast day. They were still very much engaged at that point--they were still … [Read more...]
Daddy Math
This is a test. You will gain 5 minutes on the computer for every question you get right. You may not ask Mommy any questions. You may not speak to each other.1. Angela goes to bed at 9:00 p.m. She wakes up at 8:00 a.m. How long did Angela sleep? (This is a trick question, of course. Typically Angela screams in protest for a good half an hour … [Read more...]
Fraternal Love (of Reading)
These photos were not staged. They were simply taken within the 24-hour period following the arrival of a new Tintin.(I chose not to photograph the squabbles that occur in the van when these three are unable to sit together.)Are your kids as obsessed with this colorful little man as mine? Personally, I’m not a huge fan…but given the way that these … [Read more...]
Pain Alert
I mentioned my needing to get two shots twice weekly (one in the arm and one in the extra fleshy you-know-where).Well, to spare the kids & me the 40-minute drive (one way) to the clinic on Mondays and Thursdays, my beloved has agreed to administer the needed hormones.Do you hear that, Honey? I called you “My Beloved!”And “Honey”, too. I … [Read more...]
Child’s Play
I had to interrupt my daughters’ game at lunchtime: “Girls,” I said, poking my head out the front door, “It’s time to come in for lunch.”“Mommy!” Felicity looked up from her “house” excitedly. “We’re making soup, too!”She paused briefly to sprinkle a few more petals into the “pot”.“This is ooah ooah,” she said, “this pink stuff is, and it’s … [Read more...]
A Few Reviews for the Parent in You
Subtitled: How we stayed sane during all of our summer lessons drive time, with a good rousing read-aloud thrown in for good measure.The Wiggles: Here Comes the Big Red CarThe music in this CD is happy, fun and very well done. We checked it out from the library and had to renew it after three weeks, we liked it so much. Included are many classic … [Read more...]
Thinking Outside the (Bird) Box
For the past month and a half, I’ve been lamenting the loss of our wooden bird feeder at the hands—or rather, jaws—of those obnoxious rodents known as squirrels.“I just have to get to store and buy another one,” I murmured wistfully. “I miss all my little birdies.”But did I get around to it?No.(I can be such a birdbrain.)This weekend, the boys went … [Read more...]
Quote of the Day
“I can’t give you a smile right now. I’m painting a picture.” … [Read more...]
