The "Pete's a Pizza" Edition A William Steig story was just what we needed on this gray slushy day. I thought that it might be what your kids need, too. ) Blessings! … [Read more...]
For your Saturday listening pleasure…
(See? I told you it was pretty.)(But then again, I'm the mom.) … [Read more...]
Just Because
Star Spangled Splendor
Felicity and Angela are earning their flag badge for American Heritage Girls, and one of the requirements is to learn the Star Spangled Banner.We spent part of the morning discussing the history behind the song (“Francis is spelled F-R-A-N-C-I-S, Angela, not F-R-A-N-S-I-S”) and the lyrics & their meaning.We then sat down to watch this … [Read more...]
Because you’ve got better things to do than watch the season premiere of House…
I present to you “The Pinata Project.”(Not to be confused with that Blair Witch movie or any such thing.)(Although there is that one segment where I throw up off camera.)(Not really.)(I was adjusting my sweater.)Do you remember the scene in the movie Signs where Merrill was watching TV in the closet? These videos remind me of that, only without the … [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...]
Buster and His Boy
Inspired by a sudden love for all things Woody, George finally agreed to ride his horse.(You remember, perhaps, when he refused?)Hey, it's only been since Christmas.Updated to Add: Yes, that is I doing the narration. I apologize for the volume control issues during the “Woo-hoo!” segment. Also, the nursery rhyme in this video is one of my favorites … [Read more...]
