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Thank you IRS!
2008-05-09 17:14:00 We got our economic stimulus check yesterday and I took the opportunity to order the books and curriculum I need for next year. However, even though that money is a surprise bonus (and I easily could have gotten carried away), I stayed frugal and only ordered what I really needed. I really, really ...
Nest Update
2008-05-06 19:42:00 I am so excited about our little Robin nest in the front yard. Today was the first day I’ve been able to take a picture since Friday, when I noted there were three eggs. Mama Robin must have laid another on Saturday because I have four now, and incubation has begun. I cannot wait until these ...
Term 3 Begins
2008-05-05 20:06:00 I cannot believe I am sitting here writing this post, as we begin our third and final term of this year. Last May I was only starting to imagine what it would be like to homeschool my kiddos. I wasn’t even sure I wanted to homeschool them. Sure, I was irritated with ...
Spring has sprung!
2008-04-29 20:13:00 This little sweetie has been under much observation in the backyard this afternoon. (As seen from our laundry room door) And on our walk this morning, we discovered this little gem - I am not sure what bird is building this nest, but my best guess is either Robin or Cardinal. I won’t know until I ...
I?ve missed you!
2008-04-14 21:04:00 So, my week long internet hiatus is at an end. I have so much to share, but not enough time to share it in at the moment. I will probably be blogging my thoughts on my “unplugged” week here rather than myspace, but I am not sure when I will get to it. Our homeschool is ...
Our Backyard Birds
2008-03-31 17:50:00 I have been able to see and identify so many backyard birds in the last week and I am thrilled! I finally bought a bird feeder and some black sunflower seeds, and now we are just flushed with sweet little birdies. I am going to post pictures and songs of the different birds here, and ...
Mr. Red-belly
2008-03-18 19:21:00 The kids and I saw this little guy walking up the maple tree in our front yard this morning. I had a feeling he was a woodpecker, but I grabbed our field guide just to be sure. He is a red-bellied woodpecker. He is so unusual looking that we found him in ...
A Charlotte Mason Education, and math curriculum.
2008-03-18 18:57:00 I came across a homeschooling mom today that suggested that a homeschooler should be teaching math from life experience only, rather than use any curriculum. I agree that it is invaluable to teach “life” math. You can make almost anything an opportunity to teach math. Cooking, baking, grocery shopping, playing video games, playing almost ...
To read, or not to read?
2008-03-13 17:32:00 Super-boy is growing up in little ways, and not so little ways too. He is getting pretty tall, and showing some beginning signs of mature decision making, even if it’s frequently followed up with very immature behavior. It’s tough being a kid! We took all of our school supplies and books to the library ...
Water Music
2008-03-11 22:47:00 I am so proud at this very moment I am practically bursting. About 20 minutes ago, I asked the kids to come and clean up the playroom. As they were getting started, I asked them if they would like any music to clean by. Diva piped right up and said : “Handel Water Music! ...
The Fairy-Land of Science
2008-02-27 16:53:00 I just ordered the book “The Fairy-Land of Science” by Arabella Buckley on the recommendation of another CM mama. She said her eight year old daughter is enthralled with it, and she posted an excerpt of the book. It’s fab! So I am anxiously awaiting that from amazon.com, and two other books ...
Chirp, chirp, chirp
2008-02-25 20:23:00 We have a little Cardinal family who must be nesting very near to the house. They are so darling! I haven’t seen Mrs. Cardinal in a few days, but Mr. Cardinal is a frequent visitor to the window here by the computer. The kids and I just got quite a little show ...
My new favorite toy!!!
2008-02-14 17:41:00 I am in love with my new toy. It’s a digital voice recorder. Isn’t is snazzy? I became obsessed with acquiring one over the last couple of months, and although one might consider it a waste of money, I feel it has paid for itself many times over in just a couple of weeks. ...
Sick days?
2008-02-13 20:19:00 We seem to be afflicted with illness at the moment. Super-boy and I were out of commission on the 4th with some quick moving bug. It was in and out in about 14 hours or so, but caused fever and some stomach upset. Lonnie got sick starting Thursday, the 7th. By ...
Simply Charlotte Mason E-Book
2008-02-08 14:26:00 The Simply Charlotte Mason website is offering a free e-book called “Education is an Atmosphere, a Discipline, a Life” on their site, here. If you are interested in the CM method, you might want to snap this up. Happy reading!
Amazing!
2008-02-05 14:20:00 Here is the small conversation from this morning, as I walked upstairs to wake the kids- Me: Good morning! Time to get up and get busy. Diva: I am already up! I’m getting dressed now. Monkey: Hi mommy! Super-boy: *groan* Me: Hi Monkey. Thank you Diva. C’mon Super-boy. We have Shakespeare today! All: YAY!!! And they come ...
Smokin? Aces!
2008-01-23 16:53:00 My review went soooooo well! I had the sweetest reviewer in the whole wide world. I think I might send her flowers. Wait, is that bribery? Maybe I better skip the flowers. She went over each subject, looked at what we are reading, looked at samples and asked some questions ...
Hallelujiah Handel!
2008-01-19 21:22:00 We are studying George Frideric Handel this term as our composer. I have four CD’s from the library, including two different recordings of selections of The Messiah. I have a special place in my heart for The Messiah since my high school used to perform it each year at Christmas, and I was ...
The Raising of the Cross
2008-01-17 18:07:00 That’s the name of our next Rembrandt print, which I introduced today. The kids all recognized that it was Jesus in the painting, and that led to a small discussion about why Jesus was on the cross. I let Super-boy lead the way with that conversation and explain it to Diva. We ...
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 ...
The Charlotte Mason Blog Carnival
2008-01-10 09:01:00 Amanda of Hearts and Trees has put together in one post some of the most beautiful art - all on the theme of a “Winter Art Show.” Linger there, enjoy, or click on a few to print out. Beautiful! You know what? If this was just for me, … ……
By: Fine Art Prints
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, ...
I *heart* Charlotte Mason!
2007-09-19 20:15:00 I am so happy with my little homeschooling life. We are reading the best stories, honestly. This morning we read the story of ‘Diogenes the Wise Man’ from Fifty Famous Stories and it was really great, but the best part was Cole’s narration. He took some of his toys and acted ... |
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