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The proof is in the pudding!
2007-08-09 19:56:00 We are reading Little House in the Big Woods aloud for our pleasure reading. The kids L-O-V-E it! Much more than they enjoyed Charlotte’s Web, in fact. This was surprising to me as the chapters are actually quite long, but they want more and more! Anyway, I know that things are soaking in, because last night ... More About: Proof , Pudding
Random thoughts on habit training.
2007-08-09 05:21:00 I belong to a lot of email lists pertaining to homeschooling, and more particularly, to Charlotte Mason homeschooling. Because Sydni and Zoey are only four and two, and not ready for formal academics at this time, one of my favorite lists is Ambleside Year 0 which deals with preschool-kindergarten aged children. The main ... More About: Training , Random Thoughts , Random , Thoughts , Abit
My husband should get an award?
2007-08-06 17:19:00 Seriously. For services to the queen. (That would be me of course!) He came home last night after having a really horrible afternoon. I didn’t know this because I was too busy being self-absorbed in my own issues; killer cramps, tired of being alone with the kids again, total PMS and general nastiness. ... More About: Award , Husband
And the winner of the purse is?..
2007-08-06 00:20:00 Andrea!!!! Let me know what colors you would like for your purse and congratulations!! More About: Winner
Life with Hannah and Lily
2007-08-04 20:49:00 I came across this blog today, and in just a few minutes, it has changed my life. This is the blog of your average, everyday mom. She writes with joy and enthusiasm about her two girls; Hanna h and Lily . On July 17th, there was a terrible accident at the beach and Hannah ... More About: Life
Artist & Composer Study, Term 1
2007-08-04 17:41:00 With Ambleside Online, the school year is broken up into trimesters that are 12 weeks long. Each term we study one artist, and a selection of composers. I have been waiting anxiously for the art selections to be listed and the wait is finally over! I knew the first term was Leonardo ... More About: Study , Artist , Pose , Term , Artis
Charlotte?s Web
2007-08-04 03:53:00 We have been reading Char lotte ’s Web this summer as our evening family read-aloud. The kids received the DVD at Easter and really loved the story, and since the DVD came with the book, I thought it would be good to read over the summer and get them in the habit of listening to mommy ... More About: Charlot
Believe it or not,
2007-08-03 19:52:00 I was feeling really sorry for myself this morning. I have been having trouble sleeping and I was hitting a really low point. For the last two weeks or so, I haven’t even wanted to deal with the kids at all. I wanted to run away and sleep for a few days and just, not ...
Shower Floss has arrived!
2007-08-02 22:51:00 On the recommendation of my friend Ei, I ordered Shower Floss to help the family combat gum disease and maintain good oral hygiene. I have to admit, I tried it out as soon as I had it hooked up and my gums are positively tingling. I have never been one to look ...
Slip ?n? Slide!
2007-08-02 21:46:00 The kids had a blast this afternoon on their new slip’n’slide! I had to set it up twice, which was not fun for me. The first time I set it up they couldn’t figure out how to slide on flat ground. Seriously? You run and slide. Hello! Zoey couldn’t ... More About: Slide , Slip
Sheet Fort Adventures!
2007-08-02 18:31:00 The kids and I built a fort this morning. It’s going to be sweltering outside today, and we needed some cool, indoor adventure. I do think we might break in the slip-n-slide later as well. This is the sheet fort. Notice it is half-boy/half-girl in design. It sports a celebrity clientèle as well. ... More About: Sheet , Adventures , Fort , Vent , Advent
3.5 Days Left for the Purse Giveaway!
2007-08-01 20:45:00 Just a friendly reminder that there are only 3.5 days left to get your name in the drawing for a free handbag from Bewitching Boutique! Comment and get your name in there! More About: Left , Days
Look what I made today!
2007-08-01 20:09:00 My friend Sparkles McPretty ordered some furry flops for her daughter ‘E’ and I am so happy with how they came out!! They are even cuter in person. Sparkles, you have awesome taste girl!! Carrie, yours are up next. Beth, I have to order your yarn online. More About: Today , Made , Look
Camera moms, ho!
2007-08-01 07:05:00 For my many friends who are camera mommies, can you please tell me what batteries you use in your cameras? I have Energizer rechargeable NiMH batteries and they SUCK! They don’t last long and even after being recharged they are dead in a day unless I pop them in the camera asap. I am super ... More About: Camera , Moms
5 Things Meme
2007-08-01 04:45:00 I was tagged by Kara, and so here it is: The Five Things Meme List five things in your refrigerator: Nesquick Chocolate Syrup 1.5 homemade sausage calzones Two salad bags Sugar-free lemonade Cream cheese Five things in your closet: Bags and bags of yarn Books on the built-in bookshelf A broken sewing machine Clothes Special snacks chocolate that I don’t want the kids to know about Five things ...
Food for thought
2007-07-30 22:37:00 I received my final book today, finally, after more than two weeks!! I picked up “Alpha Phonics: A Primer for Beginning Readers” from eBay in a really sweet deal and I will be using it as a remedial reading course for Cole and a beginning course for Sydni. I am a firm believer ... More About: Food , Thought
Oh Dear God!
2007-07-30 17:15:00 The recorders arrived Saturday afternoon and right away I felt I might have taken a serious misstep on the road of home education. Oh yes. Serious misstep. Initially, I will admit, I had a fantasy in my head of Cole and Sydni learning to play sweet melodies and charming all the friends and neighbors. ...
Making life easier?
2007-07-28 18:11:00 Or so I hope! I finally broke down and bought a Swiffer Sweep ‘n’ Vac. I got my $5 off coupon in the mail some time ago, and it was about to expire. So I sent the hubby off to Target to pick this baby up. I haven’t had a chance to use it yet ... More About: Life , Maki , Makin
The Great Purse Giveaway!!
2007-07-28 03:37:00 In the spirit of love and happiness that I have been feeling today, I decided to have a little giveaway. You have a chance to win a custom made handbag from yours truly! Leave a comment (with your name please!) on this blog and I will put your name into my handy-dandy prize ... More About: Great , The G
Knit one, purl maybe?
2007-07-28 03:24:00 I have decided that in addition to the regular academic subjects, Cole (and possibly Sydni) should learn how to knit. Granted, I don’t even know how to knit, but I think it’s a worthwhile thing to learn. Cole in particular needs to work on focusing his attention and what better way than with ... More About: Knit
Bird watchers in the making!
2007-07-27 22:12:00 I finally received my copy of “The Burgess Bird Book for Children” yesterday. Now I have all my science books for the year and I am so excited. Some of the chapters to read are outlined on the Year 1 Ambleside schedule, but other readings are listed as “choose one chapter based on ... More About: Maki , Makin , Watcher
Math-U-See has arrived!
More articles from this author:2007-07-25 18:35:00 Cole’s curriculum from Math -U-See arrived on Saturday. I couldn’t be happier and I am excited to get started with him. The kids have already pulled out the manipulative blocks and had a great time counting and stacking them. The only thing I will need to buy when Sydni gets to level ‘Beta’ ... More About: Curriculum 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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