Jem’s doing well at school, I’m pleased to report, though as his former teacher—for the past seven years, no less!—I wouldn’t mind if he’d complain a bit. I wouldn’t mind, for example, if he’d say something to the effect of “You know, Mom, Mr. So & So’s a good teacher and all, but he really doesn’t hold a candle to you.”Or “Mrs. Such & Such … [Read more...]
The First Day of School
In Photos So I lied when I said we were going to start school on Labor Day, because on Labor Day we were here. Actually, I didn't lie. I changed my mind, (which is my prerogative), having decided on Friday that I wanted to go home on Sunday. Home as in my beloved hometown. Home as in where my heart is. Those boards are … [Read more...]
In (the extremely rare) case you haven’t heard…
Charlotte and Co. have been blessed from above! We are thrilled that they named their baby after one of our little girls, (hee), and since she’s directing you here for help with pronunciation… I’m thinking it’s A’-me, (pronounced uh-me), as in French for "loved?" LOVE the name, Charlotte! And so does our Felicity! : ) … [Read more...]
Mission Im Possible
Done! (Click here for the “before” shot.) There are still some piles of books that I’ve yet to attend to (they’re hidden under the teacher’s table because I am just that prideful) but for the most part...c’est fini! (That’s French for “It is finished.”) (Jamie. :) The task got a little bit tedious at times but I offered it up for our sweet … [Read more...]
En Garde
So are you liking the French theme I have going with the titles of my posts? It’s just a little service I thought I would provide. (Do you speak a foreign language? I find it can be awkward to try and teach French to my children, especially since I’m the only one who speaks it and they all just sort of blink at me.) (They’re coming along pretty … [Read more...]
For the Kids
(Because some days, a new YouTube video is the only way I get their hair brushed.) Now it's off to IKEA to get stuff for the classroom! Because I ask you, fellow homeschooling mom: Can a classroom ever have too much stuff? (And the answer to that one is yes, yes it can.) (But we really do need a new set of chairs.) Have a blessed day. : ) … [Read more...]
Fin de Saison
We attended a family picnic for Boy Scouts tonight and I thought, "Two birds, one stone." Meaning, I talked them all into a family photo because I needed one for the new co-op directory. Is it just me or does Felicity look a wee bit wistful? Only two more days and then it's goodbye August. I love the fall--I really do--but for some reason it's … [Read more...]
My American Heritage “Girls”
I have just spent the morning--a very LARGE part of the morning--filling out forms and finding records so that my daughters can join American Heritage Girls. Phew! Part of the process included attaching a photo to the application...so outside we went with Mom's camera in hand. Do you think AHG will make an exception for the interloper? … [Read more...]
Math Madness
You would think, wouldn't you, that after ten-plus years of home educating my children, I would have settled--gosh darn it--on a math curriculum. Do you remember this post? Problem still not solved. Why do I belabor this issue?! Why? Because I am a type-A Artistic Type and that is the very worst kind of person to have choose and then--gasp! Not … [Read more...]
Changes
Today, thanks to Tracy, we watched a monarch caterpillar go from this: ...to this: They have milkweed plants growing in a garden at Pinewood Castle and were good enough to share some caterpillars with us. Hooray for the changes that took place before our eyes! Also today, thanks to...hormones, I guess, I watched my firstborn son go from … [Read more...]
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