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Rembrandt
2008-01-10 21:08:00 We had a fantastic time in Term 1 doing Leonardo da Vinci. The kids loved some of his paintings and sketches, we tried our hands at reverse writing, and read about his life. But, for whatever reason, they seem to like Rembrandt van Rijn even more. Go figure! We’re starting with one ... More About: Charlotte Mason
Great site!
2008-01-10 03:34:00 I stumbled across a great new website today: Dositey. Lots of free math and language arts activities up to eighth grade! I was searching around for grammar ideas for second graders, and there it was! After playing the contraction memory game a few times (I was testing it, ahem), I decided to make ... More About: Monkey , Great , Site
Here, there and everywhere?
2008-01-09 20:26:00 I have so many things I want to get involved with, but I feel like my time is already a little strained. Waking up earlier to exercise is definitely on the agenda, but I realize I need to prioritize my time better to squeeze in a few other things. I will be posting ... More About: Super-boy
What?s cookin??
2008-01-07 05:27:00 I have no idea why I am not in bed right now, because I should be! But I am buzzing with excitement and some evening caffeine and I have a jones to blog. Maybe I am playing catch up from the holidays. Here is a little peek at what’s on the ... More About: Cooking , Cookin
Duh!
2008-01-07 04:02:00 I had to go in and edit photos because they had real names and I used one in a sentence!!!! I am no good at this anonymity thing at all, am I? *blush*
Ready for Round 2!
2008-01-06 23:40:00 I am so pumped up for school tomorrow. I have the schedule made up in Excel for eight of the next twelve weeks, and I have written out a simple schedule for the kids on the white board in the kitchen as well. They are all excited to begin again tomorrow, thankfully, but ... More About: Round , Ready
Motivated!!!
2008-01-05 03:52:00 I took our two credit cards today and froze them in a block of ice, but after getting halfway through Dave’s book today, I am going to go thaw them and cut them up. Seriously. Right now! I am hyped on changing our lives because the hard, honest truth is this: just like weight, or anything ...
Absolute MUST read!
2008-01-05 03:50:00 I have been listening to Dave Ramsey off and on for about 3 months. I started by making him a friend on myspace and reading his blogs. That led me to his TV show on Fox News. A few weeks of that, and I was really hooked. This man knows what ... More About: Read , Absolute
Some things old, some things new!
2008-01-04 06:37:00 We spent the better part of today cleaning out the master bedroom. I have bags and bags of trash, recycling and donation. What a relief it is. My room is always the last to get done, and the first to get cluttered, and it seems like since I started homeschooling this fall, ... More About: Curriculum , Things , Charlotte Mason
Out with the old?..
2007-12-28 18:07:00 I am still alive and kicking, it’s true! I know I haven’t posted anything in ages, but with all of the holiday fuss and frenzy, and some additional happenings that were NOT in the plans, I have been a busy, busy bee! I got most of my holiday crocheting done, but not all. All ...
Ok, just one quick peek?
2007-12-13 06:43:00 I just finished fringing this poncho and I had to share a picture! While watching the new Hairspray tonight, I also finished crocheting the second piece on another poncho (in green), and I still need to make one in pink (For three sisters. I am into matching sisters…leave me alone!). I think I might be ... More About: Quick , Peek
Free Holiday Notebooking Pages!
2007-12-12 16:05:00 Notebookingpages.com is offering free holiday notebooking pages. I am not sure if this is a limited time offer, or if they are regularly free. But if you want to take a gander, you can check them out here. Don’t miss the special Christmas copywork pages here either! Also, be sure to sign up for their ... More About: Holiday , Free , Pages , Ages
Crochet lock down!
2007-12-11 16:52:00 I think this might be one of my last posts for the year. I am in full crochet holiday lock down. I have a couple finished projects, and I am simultaneously working on two more at the moment. One publicly workable poncho for a niece (1/2 done), and one Harry Potter style ... More About: Crochet , Lock , Homemaking , Croc
We got elfed!
2007-12-05 16:54:00 We changed ourselves into elves on this snowy December day. This is too much fun y’all! Watch us do our elfin dance!!
Conversation with a Monkey
2007-12-05 15:22:00 I run upstairs to use the bathroom this morning and find it occupied by one adorable little Monkey girl, who is happily singing The Wheels on the Bus to her Barbie doll. “Monkey, are you finished yet? Mommy needs to use the potty.” “No mommy, I have to poop. It’s a mama poop.” “A ‘mama’ poop?” “Yes. ... More About: Conversation
Speaking up for Ron Paul
2007-12-01 17:57:00 I can’t help myself, I am head-over-heels for Ron Paul . If that makes me a “Paulite,” I gladly wear the mantle. Being such a strong supporter, I want to take a moment to address some of the criticism of Dr. Paul and clearly present not just his stance of some of these issues, ... More About: Speaking
I should be making lunches!
2007-11-30 18:44:00 We are going to the nature center and park in 20 minutes and I should be packing lunches, but I don’t want to. So in 10 minutes I will be stressed and running like a mad woman to get it done, but that’s just the way I roll. I am making a lot of ... More About: Monkey , Super-boy
No time to blog!
2007-11-29 14:49:00 I want to blog…I really, really want to! However, trying to find the time to blog right now is just not easy. The house is mostly decorated for the holidays, and we will be getting our tree this weekend and decorating that. I am busy with the kids and running the household, trying to ... More About: Time , Blog
Seeing Christ in Christ
2007-11-26 18:20:00 I won’t call this required reading, but if you have a few minutes it is really, really good reading. One of my very favorite blogs, evah! I might be naive, I might be crazy, I might be many things, but I sometimes feel so overwhelmed with emotion at the goodness I still see ... More About: Christian , Christ
Off to the zoo!
2007-11-21 14:13:00 Well, we are off to the zoo today. Because I am not pressed for time and I don’t have a ‘to do’ list 19 miles long. Nope, not at all. But, we need a day outdoors while this weather lasts…winter is right around the corner. Pictures when I get back! Although, I still haven’t shared the ...
Crazy 8?s meme
2007-11-17 15:39:00 I should have done this yesterday when I was a Spaz, but I eventually did make a menu for two weeks, a grocery list and take the kids to their first 4H meeting last night. Alas, I had to be an adult after all. We are about to read “Peter Pan” during our ... More About: Meme , Crazy
I?m a total Spaz
2007-11-16 18:36:00 I have had way too much coffee today. I typically drink 2-3 cups, but I have had about five this morning. I am sensitive to caffeine and it shows. I am wildly hyper and completely unmotivated at the same time. I need to be menu planning and grocery shopping. However, all I am doing is painting ... More About: Total
I love?
2007-11-16 18:26:00 I love pumpkin flavored coffee creamer, and it’s already almost gone from stores. What’s up with that? It’s not even Thanksgiving yet! I should have another two weeks at least people. Get with the program already. I don’t “love” yet, but definitely “LIKE,” Peppermint White Chocolate Creamer from Lucerne. As with their ... More About: Love
Benjamin Franklin
2007-11-13 17:58:00 We are reading “Benjamin Franklin ” by Ingri & Edgar D’Aulaire as part of our history curriculum. It’s a charming book and the illustrations are really sweet and whimsical. I love it lots and lots, but Super-boy had a slow start with it. Ben’s early childhood was a little boring, but now that ...
Apron Giveaway!!!
2007-11-08 18:44:00 I fell in love with the “Bounding Blossoms” apron and so I simply must enter twice because I have to have it. In order to enter twice, I am posting this blog. Apron ista is giving away aprons. What are you waiting for, you know you want one!! At least go ...
The 4 levels of cleanliness
2007-11-08 17:09:00 I have decided that my home has four levels of cleanliness. Yes, four. I decided on four when I was thinking this blog up, you see, and so there you have it. Four it is. Level 1 (or “all hell has broken loose”) This is when mommy has been sick for a few days, ... More About: Cleanliness
Chugging along!
2007-11-07 04:00:00 This is just a general update post. Nothing fancy or well thought out. No statements or deep thoughts. I am way, way too tired for deep thoughts anyway. “School” is trucking right along as planned. We have fun, but busy mornings, followed by free afternoons outdoors just like Charlotte would have wanted ... More About: Monkey , Diva , Super-boy
It?s November 5th!
2007-11-05 15:13:00 Today is the day! It’s the big donation push for Ron Paul to give him the edge he needs in the early primary states. Even if you cannot donate $100 today, consider any donation that you can. He made over $550k in an hour and 43 minutes last night!! Woo hoo!!! www.ronpaul2008.com More About: November , November 5th
Poop alert!
2007-11-03 22:20:00 Why is it that my 3 year uses the regular toilet 99% of the time with no issues, but when mommy is napping on the couch (Shh! I know, bad mommy! But Grandma is here too.) after a grueling 3 mile hike on the Underground Railroad today, Monkey decided to not only use ... More About: Poop , Alert
I gots wheels!!!
More articles from this author:2007-11-03 04:33:00 Yesterday, on a whim really, I decided to actually apply to one of the 100 bazillion offers I have gotten from Capital One to buy a car. I got a card with them shortly after the bankruptcy discharged to help rebuild credit and so they have sent me car offer after offer. I ... More About: Wheels , Eels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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