I have been taking a break from the blog world during the holidays, but I wanted to stop by and wish all of you a Happy New Year!
Unlike most of our friends we are spending the new year at home. I cooked stuffed shells, one of our favorite meals. Then we played my Scene It Harry Potter game for the first time. It was awesome. I have to say I was a little disappointed with the lack of competition in my family. TT was the only one who could challenge me.
My dear hubby and I watch a movie and now here we are ready to turn in for the night. Man, are we party animals or what?
I plan on blogging more this week about our Christmas and holiday experiences. Things are still a little busy.
I did get to go to dinner and a movie with my hubby last week. He had won a gift certificate to one of our favorite restaurants so we got to eat for free! Then he took me to see P.S. I Love You. Ladies, I have to say it ranked right up there with The Notebook with me. Gerard Butler was the leading man, (you know from the 300) and he was breathtaking. The story was heartwarming too. Even dear hubby liked it.
Have fun all and ring in the New Year!
Monday, December 31, 2007
Sunday, December 23, 2007
The End is in Sight!
The last week has been so busy. We had some major event each day. Here is a quick recap.
Monday, went to town with my mom and two kids to Christmas shop and look for an outfit for my hubby's Christmas party. Didn't end up getting much.
Tuesday, went back to town to ALONE to get an outfit for Christmas party (still didn't find anything) picked up fruit platter and other stuff for Boy Scout Court of Honor which I was in charge of planning. Went to Court of Honor. Here is a pic of TT earning his Tenderfoot Rank.
Monday, went to town with my mom and two kids to Christmas shop and look for an outfit for my hubby's Christmas party. Didn't end up getting much.
Tuesday, went back to town to ALONE to get an outfit for Christmas party (still didn't find anything) picked up fruit platter and other stuff for Boy Scout Court of Honor which I was in charge of planning. Went to Court of Honor. Here is a pic of TT earning his Tenderfoot Rank.
Wednesday, we had a Daisy Girl Scout Christmas party which I forgot to bring an ornament for the gift exchange. So I ended up running to a local store and purchasing one to dash back to the party with. It all turned out well.
Thursday, Poogie and I returned to town to purchase the blouse I picked out to wear to my hubby's Christmas party and to get gifts for her ballet teachers. That evening we had ballet class, the last one until next year!
Friday, took my mom to the grocery store, again. That evening my hubby and I went to his company Christmas party. We had a blast and even went out dancing after the party with a group of friends. We hadn't went dancing in six years. We are going to try to start going more often. It was so much fun. I mean that's how we met, we were on a country dance team together. I guess it makes us feel young, I don't know.
Yesterday, we spent the day working around the house and in town finishing up shopping.
Today, we spent the morning cleaning the house for Christmas and then my hubby and the kids went to do a little shopping while I stayed home. I enjoyed the time to myself. I took a nap, watched a movie and scrapbooked a little.
Now, I need to go to sleep because tomorrow will be a long day. But it will be a blessed one! Merry Christmas to all of you!
Sunday, December 16, 2007
I'm Throwing in the Towel!
That's right, you heard me. It has been a challenge these past few weeks since Thanksgiving to get anything done as far a school goes. Granted we do make a lot more progress in one day than I ever did as a public school teacher in several days, but here lately it has been hard to do anything.
We have had so much to do with the holidays coming, boy scouts, daisys, ballet, visitors, and just day to day life that I feel dizzy sometimes just thinking about it. So after this week everything stops until next year. I am going to take this week to finish up all our commitments and holiday stuff so that I can enjoy the next two weeks with my family. Do any of you feel like this?? How do you deal with it??
On top of my chaotic life my hubby has had to take his first business trip over seas. Now I would have been excited to get a chance to go to Brussels. But he is not adventurous as me. Plus he doesn't like to fly very much. It is very uncomfortable to him unless he gets upgraded to first class. His legs and back hurt on the longer flights in the crowded seats in coach. I feel for him. This flight is 10 hours +long. Plus, we just don't like to be that far away from one another.
So keep him in your prayers. He was quite nervous and anxious before he left. I hope his first trip to Europe is a good one. I would love to go myself someday.
Well till tomorrow!
We have had so much to do with the holidays coming, boy scouts, daisys, ballet, visitors, and just day to day life that I feel dizzy sometimes just thinking about it. So after this week everything stops until next year. I am going to take this week to finish up all our commitments and holiday stuff so that I can enjoy the next two weeks with my family. Do any of you feel like this?? How do you deal with it??
On top of my chaotic life my hubby has had to take his first business trip over seas. Now I would have been excited to get a chance to go to Brussels. But he is not adventurous as me. Plus he doesn't like to fly very much. It is very uncomfortable to him unless he gets upgraded to first class. His legs and back hurt on the longer flights in the crowded seats in coach. I feel for him. This flight is 10 hours +long. Plus, we just don't like to be that far away from one another.
So keep him in your prayers. He was quite nervous and anxious before he left. I hope his first trip to Europe is a good one. I would love to go myself someday.
Well till tomorrow!
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Daisy's!
My sweet little Poogie is now an official Daisy. Her troop had their pinning ceremony this week along with an animal fashion show.
What a precious little Daisy. I wish I could show the photo of her being pinned but there were other little ones in the pic so her is one of her in front of her favorite flower.
Here is Poogie with her favorite animal Sally (which she made at the Build a Bear at the St. Louis Zoo last summer). They made quite the strut down the runway.
She really enjoys Daisy's. Between it, ballet and the play dates with our homeschool group she gets plenty of interaction with other little girls.
Sunday, December 9, 2007
I actually accomplished something!
Yes, I did. And it is something I enjoy doing. My hubby took the kids for me a few hours Saturday night and this afternoon so that I could scrapbook. I had a blast.
He bought me a set of Christmas albums at our local Hobby store so being in the spirit I began scrapping our Christmas photos. Her are a few examples of my work.
I haven't scrapped like this in a while and I am working on using different styles. This one was really fun to do.
He bought me a set of Christmas albums at our local Hobby store so being in the spirit I began scrapping our Christmas photos. Her are a few examples of my work.
I haven't scrapped like this in a while and I am working on using different styles. This one was really fun to do.
I know I need to work on taking better photos of my scrapbooks but these were rushed. I plan on completing the Christmas layouts up to this year by Christmas. I guess we shall see.
Well, I must turn in now. I have to get up at the crack of dawn to go to my dentist appointment to see what is wrong with this root canal. My dentist is sending me to a specialist. Wish me luck!
Thursday, December 6, 2007
An Encouraging Moment.
I thought today was going to end up being pretty rough. I was up most of the night with a tooth ache. I was not happy, especially because this tooth isn't suppose to ache at all. I got a root canal in it several months ago and every time my sinus acts up it gets inflamed and throbs. I called my dentist and have to call again tomorrow to see if they can work me in. It hurt bad enough I can't eat anything I have to chew. This happened once before I after antibiotics and pain pills it went away but I don't think that a root canal should hurt like this.
Anywho, my moment happened tonight while I was at Wally World with my family. My son and I ran into his first grade teacher. Now, we were crazy about her. She was so sweet and TT learned so much with her. She asked how we were doing and TT told her all about the Grinch unit we were doing including the cave lapbook. She was truly interested and so supportive.
Well, I have to say all of this was a shock to me. I have known this lady for 5 years and I know she was very sincere in her praise and support. It just came from a very unexpected place. Up until now most of my ps teacher friends have not been very supportive of my choice to homeschool. But it was so encouraging, and I thank her for that.
On another note, I had the first person to quiz my child tonight. A lady at my daughter's dance class told her granddaughter that Poogie was homeschooled. Then she started quizzing Poogie about stuff. I was a little shocked. Poogie just kind of looked at her and after the first question she quit answering. I didn't ask her to respond and finally the lady got the hint. I guess this was an evening of firsts!
Anywho, my moment happened tonight while I was at Wally World with my family. My son and I ran into his first grade teacher. Now, we were crazy about her. She was so sweet and TT learned so much with her. She asked how we were doing and TT told her all about the Grinch unit we were doing including the cave lapbook. She was truly interested and so supportive.
Well, I have to say all of this was a shock to me. I have known this lady for 5 years and I know she was very sincere in her praise and support. It just came from a very unexpected place. Up until now most of my ps teacher friends have not been very supportive of my choice to homeschool. But it was so encouraging, and I thank her for that.
On another note, I had the first person to quiz my child tonight. A lady at my daughter's dance class told her granddaughter that Poogie was homeschooled. Then she started quizzing Poogie about stuff. I was a little shocked. Poogie just kind of looked at her and after the first question she quit answering. I didn't ask her to respond and finally the lady got the hint. I guess this was an evening of firsts!
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Another weekend has come and gone.
I sit here and wonder where did my weekend go? Saturday was spent in town with my mom Christmas shopping. We had fun and I got some good deals on Christmas gifts.
Then that evening my hubby the kids and I went back to town. Hubby wanted to go to a local craft store to pick up a Cuddlebug for me for Christmas. For those of you that don't scrapbook it is a small die cutter and embosser. Anywho, the store had the tickets out that you took to the register to purchase them but when we got there they told us they were out of stock. Well take the tickets down then, easy as that. We still had a good night, we went to eat and shopped some more.
Today my hubby had pity for me and took the kids for several hours so that I could scrapbook and just spend some time alone. It was quite nice. I got a a few layouts done or almost done.
Unfortunately, we had to go back to town to take my mom grocery shopping, so I picked up my stuff too. We just arrived home a few hours ago. Since then I have been putting up some meat I got on a good sale and putting all the other stuff away. I don't know which I dislike more going to the grocery store or putting the stuff away. Plus of course we had to have drama at bedtime in our house due to a little girl who didn't get a much needed nap today. So I am turning in and will hopefully get a good nights rest to start the week out fresh.
Then that evening my hubby the kids and I went back to town. Hubby wanted to go to a local craft store to pick up a Cuddlebug for me for Christmas. For those of you that don't scrapbook it is a small die cutter and embosser. Anywho, the store had the tickets out that you took to the register to purchase them but when we got there they told us they were out of stock. Well take the tickets down then, easy as that. We still had a good night, we went to eat and shopped some more.
Today my hubby had pity for me and took the kids for several hours so that I could scrapbook and just spend some time alone. It was quite nice. I got a a few layouts done or almost done.
Unfortunately, we had to go back to town to take my mom grocery shopping, so I picked up my stuff too. We just arrived home a few hours ago. Since then I have been putting up some meat I got on a good sale and putting all the other stuff away. I don't know which I dislike more going to the grocery store or putting the stuff away. Plus of course we had to have drama at bedtime in our house due to a little girl who didn't get a much needed nap today. So I am turning in and will hopefully get a good nights rest to start the week out fresh.
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Sometimes you just can't win!
I know it has been a long and trying week. You can tell that by my previous blog. But I was faced with a situation with one of our local public schools that you could not win.
It begins with my daughter attends her bi-weekly Daisy meeting at a local public elementary school. I am not a fan of this school. I spent time in this school while in college for my observation hours for the education program. That was all it took to know I would never let my children attend there. But I thought it would be harmless for my daughter to go to a Daisy meeting there. The Daisy leader is a wonderfully sweet lady who Poogie adores. She really looks forward to seeing all her little girl friends, too.
So the problem with the situation is actually being able to get to the meeting. There is one street that leads to the building and parking lot. You cannot enter one end of the street until after 3:30 in the afternoon and the other end is blocked by the car line. The meeting is right after school so those two options would make us miss the meeting. I was driving up the do not enter side of the street (about 100 feet) to enter the parking lot. But last time the ladies at the school gave me not so nice looks. So this time I followed another driver who by passed the car line (who were parked against the curb not on the road) and parked. I hadn't even gotten out of my car when the principal made an announcement that "no one should pass the car line even if they are going to Girl Scouts". One of the other moms waited in the car line (she was meeting her daughter who was coming over from her classroom). She was chewed out by the car line ladies for being in the car line and not picking up a child. You cannot win.
This is just a reminder to myself why my children do not attend public schools in this county. When we were coming into the school lot it was 20 minutes before school was dismissed so no children were in the area. And the closest place to park away from the school is quite a ways away.
I am going to have to work on what to do about finding a way to get to our next meeting. I feel better now that I shared this with you all. I guess it was just the burr in my saddle this week.
On a much brighter note, Poogie and I spent a girls day out. We ran some errands, ate lunch at her favorite place McCallister's Deli, and got haircuts. Then we went off to ballet.
To end a good day my hubby came home from a work trip and all is well. Now we only have to survive the cold tomorrow night when TT will be in the local Christmas parade with his Scout troop.
It begins with my daughter attends her bi-weekly Daisy meeting at a local public elementary school. I am not a fan of this school. I spent time in this school while in college for my observation hours for the education program. That was all it took to know I would never let my children attend there. But I thought it would be harmless for my daughter to go to a Daisy meeting there. The Daisy leader is a wonderfully sweet lady who Poogie adores. She really looks forward to seeing all her little girl friends, too.
So the problem with the situation is actually being able to get to the meeting. There is one street that leads to the building and parking lot. You cannot enter one end of the street until after 3:30 in the afternoon and the other end is blocked by the car line. The meeting is right after school so those two options would make us miss the meeting. I was driving up the do not enter side of the street (about 100 feet) to enter the parking lot. But last time the ladies at the school gave me not so nice looks. So this time I followed another driver who by passed the car line (who were parked against the curb not on the road) and parked. I hadn't even gotten out of my car when the principal made an announcement that "no one should pass the car line even if they are going to Girl Scouts". One of the other moms waited in the car line (she was meeting her daughter who was coming over from her classroom). She was chewed out by the car line ladies for being in the car line and not picking up a child. You cannot win.
This is just a reminder to myself why my children do not attend public schools in this county. When we were coming into the school lot it was 20 minutes before school was dismissed so no children were in the area. And the closest place to park away from the school is quite a ways away.
I am going to have to work on what to do about finding a way to get to our next meeting. I feel better now that I shared this with you all. I guess it was just the burr in my saddle this week.
On a much brighter note, Poogie and I spent a girls day out. We ran some errands, ate lunch at her favorite place McCallister's Deli, and got haircuts. Then we went off to ballet.
To end a good day my hubby came home from a work trip and all is well. Now we only have to survive the cold tomorrow night when TT will be in the local Christmas parade with his Scout troop.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Sometimes I wonder, "What was I thinking?"
That has been the question I have been asking myself for the last week or so when it comes to my son, TT. I know I choose to homeschool and love doing it, but man it can be hard spending every waking moment with your children. This last week we took off for the holiday and because my hubby was on vacation. We spent all but 4 hours with the little darlings.
Please don't get me wrong I love family time, but TT is going through this stage where he acts goofy about everything. He makes corny jokes or lives to aggravate his sister and me. I guess maybe I need to plan a little me time in there somewhere, but that will take a miracle in itself.
I know I am not alone in this. I have read countless accounts of wonderful mothers who have the same feelings on homeschool message boards. But I feel so guilty feeling this way.
That being said I have to admit that I spent my evening in the company of about 8 young boy scouts and their parent at our pack meeting and enjoyed it very much. I enjoy seeing TT having such a good time and forming friendships that will last with these boys. And when I sit back and look at them they are all goofy and annoying at times like my son, and it warms my heart to know that he is not alone in his goofiness.
Please don't get me wrong I love family time, but TT is going through this stage where he acts goofy about everything. He makes corny jokes or lives to aggravate his sister and me. I guess maybe I need to plan a little me time in there somewhere, but that will take a miracle in itself.
I know I am not alone in this. I have read countless accounts of wonderful mothers who have the same feelings on homeschool message boards. But I feel so guilty feeling this way.
That being said I have to admit that I spent my evening in the company of about 8 young boy scouts and their parent at our pack meeting and enjoyed it very much. I enjoy seeing TT having such a good time and forming friendships that will last with these boys. And when I sit back and look at them they are all goofy and annoying at times like my son, and it warms my heart to know that he is not alone in his goofiness.
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Happy Turkey Day!
I hope you had a great Turkey Day, I know we did. In fact I am know contemplating whether I really need to go and eat that wonderful cobbler in the fridge or should I just stop now before I explode;)
Don't they look cool in their gear and on their new rides!
Our holiday actually started yesterday. Santa made an early delivery to our house. My hubby decided to buy two new four wheelers for our rug rats. Poogie has been riding an old ancient 50 4 wheeler for a while and it was in such bad shape it was a pitiful sight. TT has sold his dirt bike earlier this year and was waiting for another ride. So we ended up with two new ones. And here they are.
Don't they look cool in their gear and on their new rides!
What was so great was that this was a huge surprise to Poogie. TT went with his dad to get the 4 wheelers, but Poogie stayed home with me. This photo was taken when she was still in shock. I couldn't get a good photo of her first reaction but I have to say I thought her mouth was going to hit the floor.
TT couldn't wait until the 4 Wheeler was off the trailer he had to pose for a picture.
Needless to say they bundled up today and rode until darkness drove them inside. At least Thanksgiving dinner was waiting for them. So we ate dinner and then completed our yearly traditions. We decorated the Christmas tree, ate pie, and then watched Chevy Chases Christmas Vacation. It just isn't Thanksgiving with out Chevy. It is the start of our holiday season.
I hope all of you were blessed with a wonderful time spent with family and the one's you love.
Happy Holidays!
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Hey, leave a comment if you come by!
Hey! I know I have been MIA for a few days. Between Boy Scouts, ballet, and life in general I have been quite busy.
We have took the week off for Thanksgiving since my hubby is off this week to spend with us. We have spent most of the days out and about shopping and having fun. I am trying to complete all of my Christmas shopping this week, or at least buying most of the major stuff. I hope to only have to buy small odds and ends after this week.
Tomorrow I get to take my mom grocery shopping. She has to go tomorrow can you believe it the day before Thanksgiving. I must be insane. Please keep my in your thoughts and prayers tomorrow;)
I miss hearing from everyone when they drop by so leave me a quick comment and let me know you were here.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
We have took the week off for Thanksgiving since my hubby is off this week to spend with us. We have spent most of the days out and about shopping and having fun. I am trying to complete all of my Christmas shopping this week, or at least buying most of the major stuff. I hope to only have to buy small odds and ends after this week.
Tomorrow I get to take my mom grocery shopping. She has to go tomorrow can you believe it the day before Thanksgiving. I must be insane. Please keep my in your thoughts and prayers tomorrow;)
I miss hearing from everyone when they drop by so leave me a quick comment and let me know you were here.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Monday, November 12, 2007
Contest! Contest!
One of my favorite bloggers over at www.homeschoolblogger.com/homeschoolingmommaof4 is havin a contest in honor of her blog receiving over 155,000 hits. This huge number wouldn't surprise you if you visited her blog. It is an awesome collection of homeschooling ideas, unit studies and links to everything you can possibly need.
The prizes for winning the contest are a $20 giftcard and a $10 giftcard to CurrClick (formerly known as Homeschool EStore). All you have to do is go to her blog, follow the rules!
You may want to take a look at her Grinch unit study! It is Great!
The prizes for winning the contest are a $20 giftcard and a $10 giftcard to CurrClick (formerly known as Homeschool EStore). All you have to do is go to her blog, follow the rules!
You may want to take a look at her Grinch unit study! It is Great!
Sunday, November 11, 2007
What a Weekend!
I don't know what I was Woo Whooing about Friday. This weekend has turned out to be as busy or busier than the week.
First my hubby has to go out of town on an emergency for work. So there goes my extra hands and help.
Then my mom decides that she has to do some of her Christmas shopping Saturday no matter what. You may be able to sympathize with me if you have an aging parent. She wanted to go to Sears of course at the mall. Now, I don't mind going to the mall but with my mom+ my two children= a lot of walking and total chaos. After 4 and a half hours, thousands of steps and 3 trips to the van with packages we finally leave the mall. She also kindly wanted to purchase my children some new clothes. Which was great, however after working with both of them to try on what seamed like hundreds of jeans, shirts and skirts I was a mess. I looked like I had run up and down a small mountain.
So we get home and Poogie wants to build a tent after supper to lie in while she watches The Grinch and The Wizard of Oz. So mom is now an engineer (also a popcorn chef). Here is a photo of my work.
.jpg)
Today I spent the morning sewing on boyscout patches so that TT would be ready for a Veteran's Day ceremony he was in. The ceremony took up most of the afternoon. We came home and watched Flags of Our Fathers, ate dinner and had quiet time. The quiet time was so that I could plan lessons for this week. Whew, I am tired and ready to turn in!
First my hubby has to go out of town on an emergency for work. So there goes my extra hands and help.
Then my mom decides that she has to do some of her Christmas shopping Saturday no matter what. You may be able to sympathize with me if you have an aging parent. She wanted to go to Sears of course at the mall. Now, I don't mind going to the mall but with my mom+ my two children= a lot of walking and total chaos. After 4 and a half hours, thousands of steps and 3 trips to the van with packages we finally leave the mall. She also kindly wanted to purchase my children some new clothes. Which was great, however after working with both of them to try on what seamed like hundreds of jeans, shirts and skirts I was a mess. I looked like I had run up and down a small mountain.
So we get home and Poogie wants to build a tent after supper to lie in while she watches The Grinch and The Wizard of Oz. So mom is now an engineer (also a popcorn chef). Here is a photo of my work.
Today I spent the morning sewing on boyscout patches so that TT would be ready for a Veteran's Day ceremony he was in. The ceremony took up most of the afternoon. We came home and watched Flags of Our Fathers, ate dinner and had quiet time. The quiet time was so that I could plan lessons for this week. Whew, I am tired and ready to turn in!
Friday, November 9, 2007
Wooo Who it is FRIDAY!
That says it all for me! It has been a long and trying week at our household. Let's just say our academic progress was non existent. Beginning Monday my hubby left for a work trip and I had to recover the house from our weekend away. So that took up day one.
Then Tuesday was our field trip and shoe fitting at dance. Day two was gone. Wednesday house work, Daisy's and well, life, day three over. Thursday, hubby is now home, we meet him for lunch and then we drive to town to get my son's glasses. However, we could not get the glasses because everyone was at lunch for an hour and a half (long story). Then we have parent's night at dance. ( I have to note here how well Poogie did, she picked up like she never left. I was so proud of her, and she was so happy to be back.)
Friday I took a little me time and went to lunch with a fellow homeschool mom and her daughter. I had a wonderful time eating sushi and chatting with the girls. I have truly been blessed with wonderful women to share this homeschool journey with.
It hasn't been a "bad" week, just a not so normal one around here. I hope to start fresh next week and get back to learning.
Then Tuesday was our field trip and shoe fitting at dance. Day two was gone. Wednesday house work, Daisy's and well, life, day three over. Thursday, hubby is now home, we meet him for lunch and then we drive to town to get my son's glasses. However, we could not get the glasses because everyone was at lunch for an hour and a half (long story). Then we have parent's night at dance. ( I have to note here how well Poogie did, she picked up like she never left. I was so proud of her, and she was so happy to be back.)
Friday I took a little me time and went to lunch with a fellow homeschool mom and her daughter. I had a wonderful time eating sushi and chatting with the girls. I have truly been blessed with wonderful women to share this homeschool journey with.
It hasn't been a "bad" week, just a not so normal one around here. I hope to start fresh next week and get back to learning.
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Field Trip!
Yes we took a field trip today. My local homeschool group took a trip to an art museum in Memphis and the IMAX theater.
The art museum featured the art of Babar the Elephant. Poogie really liked it. It was cool how the artist took famous paintings and did them using Babar with watercolor and ink (for example he did Whistler,s Grandmother using Babar).
TT liked looking at the American Impressionist collection. He was amazed by the layers of paint and how those crazy looking brush strokes made up a picture of something. I was really amazed how interested and how much TT liked the paintings. We even saw two Monet's and a Degas.
The IMAX experience was our first, but won't be our last. The film was of the Deep Sea. It was awesome. I can't believe we've never been to one.
OH, and just to share my joy, a little family information! Poogie decided to return to ballet class! We went tonight to sign her up and get her shoes. She is excited and so am I. I love to watch her dance. Now if I could only find some reasonable art lessons for TT. Till next time.
The art museum featured the art of Babar the Elephant. Poogie really liked it. It was cool how the artist took famous paintings and did them using Babar with watercolor and ink (for example he did Whistler,s Grandmother using Babar).
TT liked looking at the American Impressionist collection. He was amazed by the layers of paint and how those crazy looking brush strokes made up a picture of something. I was really amazed how interested and how much TT liked the paintings. We even saw two Monet's and a Degas.
The IMAX experience was our first, but won't be our last. The film was of the Deep Sea. It was awesome. I can't believe we've never been to one.
OH, and just to share my joy, a little family information! Poogie decided to return to ballet class! We went tonight to sign her up and get her shoes. She is excited and so am I. I love to watch her dance. Now if I could only find some reasonable art lessons for TT. Till next time.
Monday, November 5, 2007
Okay I have to brag a little...
I have a wonderful husband. You may wonder what has brought on this sudden feeling of pride. Well, my dear hubby took me away for the weekend for one night and a day of romance and fun.
We had wanted to go for our 12th wedding anniversary but then we found out that we would have to go Saturday instead of Sunday night because of hubby's work schedule. We needed to go Sunday because my dear youngins needed to play their last soccer game that was suppose to be played last week but delayed because of the weather. So when my hubby's work got in the way of our plans the kids told us that we could go Sat and they wouldn't mind missing soccer. They were sooo ready for it to be over a few weeks ago.
So off we went to the same city we spent our honeymoon, Nashville. It was really nice. My sweetie surprised me with dinner at my favorite spot, Demo's and a carriage ride after wards (something we had never done). Then we had a late night snack of Jack in the Box taco's. I was in heaven. But wait there's more.
The next day my hubby took me to a Sephora store in the mall and I got a complete Bare Minerals makeover and the make up to take home. I had wanted to try it for ages but with Poogie always with me it is hard to get a full makeover.
It is hard to believe we have been married 12 years. To me it seems like we just said I do yesterday. If the next 12 years are as good as these have been all I can say is I am one blessed wife!
We had wanted to go for our 12th wedding anniversary but then we found out that we would have to go Saturday instead of Sunday night because of hubby's work schedule. We needed to go Sunday because my dear youngins needed to play their last soccer game that was suppose to be played last week but delayed because of the weather. So when my hubby's work got in the way of our plans the kids told us that we could go Sat and they wouldn't mind missing soccer. They were sooo ready for it to be over a few weeks ago.
So off we went to the same city we spent our honeymoon, Nashville. It was really nice. My sweetie surprised me with dinner at my favorite spot, Demo's and a carriage ride after wards (something we had never done). Then we had a late night snack of Jack in the Box taco's. I was in heaven. But wait there's more.
The next day my hubby took me to a Sephora store in the mall and I got a complete Bare Minerals makeover and the make up to take home. I had wanted to try it for ages but with Poogie always with me it is hard to get a full makeover.
It is hard to believe we have been married 12 years. To me it seems like we just said I do yesterday. If the next 12 years are as good as these have been all I can say is I am one blessed wife!
What we did in school last week...
Last week was busy but fun. We moved along in our Ancient Greek studies by investigating Greek Architecture and the Olympics. We also viewed an excellent DVD of the Ancient Civilizations series about various cities in Ancient Greece. TT identified the different types of Greek columns, and wrote and article about the Acropolis and the Olympic Games. Our plans for having our own Olympics was sidelined due to a park day with our homeschool group. But, that is what is great about homeschool there is always tomorrow, or in this case next week.
For science we had a grand time collecting leaves and identifying the various species of flora in our own back yard. TT and Poogie made posters of thier identified leaves.
.JPG)
This is TT's Collection!
This is Poogies!
We had so much fun with these simple activities.
Of course, we had Halloween, Boy Scouts and more school this week. Here is a photo of my little Helper.
Poogie making Cookies! Love the outfit!
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Checkin' In
Hey, everyone. You may or may not have been wondering were I have been. Well, busy of course. Since my last blog entry. I have been camping with my boy scout at Spookaree. It was fun, but a little chilly.
School has been going well. It has rained here for the last week so we were beginning to get a little stir crazy. We are studying the Greeks and we have enjoyed it so far.
I have been reading up on the Charlotte Mason method of teaching. I just feel like the workbook, drill and practice and severe structure is not for us. I would like to slowly move into the CM method and do it full time next school year. I plan on still doing a curriculum for math and some for language but the rest will be done the CM way. After the last few months I can see why some families can burn out using the workbook method.
Anywho, this weekend my dear hubby took mercy on me and gave me some much needed time to myself. Saturday I got to spend the morning and much of the afternoon scrapbooking. I actually got 3 layouts completed. Then that evening my mom and I went out shopping and to eat. It was a real treat. I admit I am blessed with a wonderful hubby.
Today we carved our jack-0-lanterns and the kids spent the day outside. A nice end to a great weekend. Tomorrow we are back to school!
School has been going well. It has rained here for the last week so we were beginning to get a little stir crazy. We are studying the Greeks and we have enjoyed it so far.
I have been reading up on the Charlotte Mason method of teaching. I just feel like the workbook, drill and practice and severe structure is not for us. I would like to slowly move into the CM method and do it full time next school year. I plan on still doing a curriculum for math and some for language but the rest will be done the CM way. After the last few months I can see why some families can burn out using the workbook method.
Anywho, this weekend my dear hubby took mercy on me and gave me some much needed time to myself. Saturday I got to spend the morning and much of the afternoon scrapbooking. I actually got 3 layouts completed. Then that evening my mom and I went out shopping and to eat. It was a real treat. I admit I am blessed with a wonderful hubby.
Today we carved our jack-0-lanterns and the kids spent the day outside. A nice end to a great weekend. Tomorrow we are back to school!
Monday, October 15, 2007
What's been goin on in school!
Well, we have been busy with boy scouts, daisys, and soccer but we have managed to have school. I thought I would post some photos of a few things we have been doing the last few weeks. (Well actually just one photo today;)
This is a pic of Poogie playing a word family game I made for her. I just took card stock and wrote the -at, -og, etc. on them and then made letter cards for her to use to make her new words. Then after making the new words she wrote them on a lined piece of paper I printed off the internet and laminated. That way she can write on it and wipe it off to use it again and again. She really liked it. The words I choose go along with her lessons from Teach Your Child to Read in a 100 Easy Lessons and from her Bob Books.
TT has been busy working on his new Math U See curriculum. I am glad we went back to it. Now math isn't such a pain everyday. We are starting a unit on Ancient Greece this week so I will post more photos of it here as we go. Of couse we have been doing the everyday stuff of vocabulary, spelling and language, but nothing to write about.
This is a pic of Poogie playing a word family game I made for her. I just took card stock and wrote the -at, -og, etc. on them and then made letter cards for her to use to make her new words. Then after making the new words she wrote them on a lined piece of paper I printed off the internet and laminated. That way she can write on it and wipe it off to use it again and again. She really liked it. The words I choose go along with her lessons from Teach Your Child to Read in a 100 Easy Lessons and from her Bob Books.
TT has been busy working on his new Math U See curriculum. I am glad we went back to it. Now math isn't such a pain everyday. We are starting a unit on Ancient Greece this week so I will post more photos of it here as we go. Of couse we have been doing the everyday stuff of vocabulary, spelling and language, but nothing to write about.
Field Trip!!
Yes, we took a field trip to the zoo. The weather was just perfect and my hubby was here to enjoy it with us so we went. I was not at the top of my game with all this sinus mess but I made it through and enjoyed myself.
We had not visited this zoo since TT was 3 years old, so that means 7 years. Back then we not impressed becaused I had been raised around the St. Louis area and that zoo is quite large and FREE. So needless to say I was not happy paying all that money to see what little there was at the local zoo.
However, this time I was impressed the habitats were well layed out. You could see almost every animal up close. Especially the polar bears, large cats, and sea lions. This photo is of Poogie and TT next to a Komodo dragon. Man, he was huge!
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Where did the week go?
Whew! It feels like the week just began and here comes Friday. It has been a hard week. TT and I are both suffering from sinus and allergy mess from living so close to a cotton gin. I have never even had a sinus headache when I moved here and now for the last 11 years I have been sick most of the time.
Needless to say our school work was slow in the completing this week. The only relief TT could get from the headache and pressure was from medicine that makes him so sleepy.
My hubby came home from a work trip yesterday and the kids have totally went wild. We are planning on taking them to the zoo tomorrow. I guess that will depend on how we all feel.
I just love going to the zoo when it is cool like this. All the animals seem to come out and play too.
Starting next week we are beginning a unit on the Greeks. I bought the youth edition of the Iliad for us to read. I read both the Iliad and the Oddessy in college and loved them. I think TT will too. We have been so stressed trying to get through everything here lately. It seems like we never finish what I have set up for the kids to complete in a day. So I have decided to take it a little more easy and relax.
I know from experience how many wasted days and hours there are in a ps classroom. So I know even working hard for a few hours is more that is sometimes taught in a ps. I just have to learn to relax a little. That is very hard for me to do, but I am working on it. Maybe, a trip to the zoo is exactly what I need!
Needless to say our school work was slow in the completing this week. The only relief TT could get from the headache and pressure was from medicine that makes him so sleepy.
My hubby came home from a work trip yesterday and the kids have totally went wild. We are planning on taking them to the zoo tomorrow. I guess that will depend on how we all feel.
I just love going to the zoo when it is cool like this. All the animals seem to come out and play too.
Starting next week we are beginning a unit on the Greeks. I bought the youth edition of the Iliad for us to read. I read both the Iliad and the Oddessy in college and loved them. I think TT will too. We have been so stressed trying to get through everything here lately. It seems like we never finish what I have set up for the kids to complete in a day. So I have decided to take it a little more easy and relax.
I know from experience how many wasted days and hours there are in a ps classroom. So I know even working hard for a few hours is more that is sometimes taught in a ps. I just have to learn to relax a little. That is very hard for me to do, but I am working on it. Maybe, a trip to the zoo is exactly what I need!
Monday, October 8, 2007
We Survived!
Yes, we came home in one piece. After two days of heat and sweat we came home to take one of the greatest showers I have ever had. Even TT was grateful for running water when we came home.
Now don't get me wrong he loved the camp out. And I have to say I did too. Especially at night. I was so cool and clear. I slept really well with the sound of the crickets to lull me to sleep. Saturday could have been cooler but it was worth it.
TT earned his Totem Chip which means he can officially carry a pocket knife. And he even helped cook breakfast Sat. morning. Now all he wants to do is cook and sharpen every pocket knife within a one mile radius. He even helped cook supper and peeled and cut up the cucumbers for a salad.
The down side was he blistered in some bad places due to sweating, but he is recovering well and is ready to go.
Now don't get me wrong he loved the camp out. And I have to say I did too. Especially at night. I was so cool and clear. I slept really well with the sound of the crickets to lull me to sleep. Saturday could have been cooler but it was worth it.
TT earned his Totem Chip which means he can officially carry a pocket knife. And he even helped cook breakfast Sat. morning. Now all he wants to do is cook and sharpen every pocket knife within a one mile radius. He even helped cook supper and peeled and cut up the cucumbers for a salad.
The down side was he blistered in some bad places due to sweating, but he is recovering well and is ready to go.
TT earning his Totin' Chip!
I was so proud of my little Boy Scout!
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
I Just Love a Man in Uniform!
Here is a pic of my new boy scout. He looks all serious in this photo but other than during the picture he was beaming. We have been very blessed with the troop he joined. Many of the boys love to talk war and video games just like TT.
We have also gained a new Girl Scout Daisy in our house, Poogie. Today was her first meeting and I will take a photo of my little flower when we get all her patches on her uniform and ready for a photo shoot!
Monday, October 1, 2007
Weekly update!
I know I have not been faithful about posting the last few weeks, but so much has happened.
First, my sweet little boy turned 11 on the 26th. It was hard to believe.
But, I didn't have much time to dwell on the fact that my little boy is another year older. We spent the week getting his stuff together for Boy Scouts. We had to get the uniform and begin buying camping gear for our upcoming camporee. That's right, this weekend I will spend two glorious days in a tent without running water. At least I don't have to share the tent with the boys. I know how my little sweetie can smell after one day without a shower, don't want to know what a whole group will smell like!
I will take a pic of my little Boy Scout this week and post it here! As he told me, "Mom, girls love a man in uniform". I couldn't believe it.
As far as school goes, things have been moving slow. We pretty much took TT's birthday week off. The week before we had been hitting a wall with his math. The more it required him to do long division the more he and I became discouraged. He just didn't get it. I tried everything and used different books, approaches, etc. He didn't get it. So I finally broke down and got him the Math U See Delta. We had such good luck with Gamma last year I decided to give it a try with division. He was all for it. The Rod & Staff was great for him until he reached long division. So I will probably keep using it some too.
We have worked out a schedule and system that seems to fit our life. Poogie is a lot easier than TT because her lessons are short and she is so open to learning in different ways.
As a family we are reading Caddie Woodlawn and are really enjoying it. I am thinking about doing a small unit on Wisconsin to go along with the book for geography.
I will post more tomorrow or the next day.
First, my sweet little boy turned 11 on the 26th. It was hard to believe.
But, I didn't have much time to dwell on the fact that my little boy is another year older. We spent the week getting his stuff together for Boy Scouts. We had to get the uniform and begin buying camping gear for our upcoming camporee. That's right, this weekend I will spend two glorious days in a tent without running water. At least I don't have to share the tent with the boys. I know how my little sweetie can smell after one day without a shower, don't want to know what a whole group will smell like!
I will take a pic of my little Boy Scout this week and post it here! As he told me, "Mom, girls love a man in uniform". I couldn't believe it.
As far as school goes, things have been moving slow. We pretty much took TT's birthday week off. The week before we had been hitting a wall with his math. The more it required him to do long division the more he and I became discouraged. He just didn't get it. I tried everything and used different books, approaches, etc. He didn't get it. So I finally broke down and got him the Math U See Delta. We had such good luck with Gamma last year I decided to give it a try with division. He was all for it. The Rod & Staff was great for him until he reached long division. So I will probably keep using it some too.
We have worked out a schedule and system that seems to fit our life. Poogie is a lot easier than TT because her lessons are short and she is so open to learning in different ways.
As a family we are reading Caddie Woodlawn and are really enjoying it. I am thinking about doing a small unit on Wisconsin to go along with the book for geography.
I will post more tomorrow or the next day.
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Our New Adventure!
Well, we have began a new adventure here in our little home in TN. My son TT has officially become a Boy Scout. I know, I know these kind of things just lead to more commitments. And some may say more time away from family time. But the whole family is really excited about it.
We have been talking for 2 years about taking the time to go camping and hiking, something I love, but have never taken the steps to do it. We have also wanted TT to be able to make friends and be around other boys and men who could be good role models. Plus, my husband wanted something that he and TT could share. Boy Scouts offers us the chance to meet all our needs. TT loves it. He met his troop Sat. and was on cloud nine when he found the other Scouts were war buffs like him. They talked about everything from WWII to Vietnam. What was really nice was these boys were a lot like the boys in our homeschool group. They were well mannered, fun and at ease talking with everyone from Poogie to the elderly. TT hasn't been this fired up since he got his first dirt bike.
Of course we will have to juggle this along with soccer until the end of Oct. but it will be worth it. This year soccer has really opened my eyes to how those in our county view sportsmanship. For example, the coach of the team we played last week was showing his players during half time and time outs how to hurt and hit our kids without getting called for a foul. We had a front roll seat to the "pep talk" we were sitting right next to their bench.That really teaches a kid how to be a good person. Ha! I know not all coaches are like that, TT has really great easy going coaches. And guess what we win just as many games as the mean team. It is just the principle of the thing.
The greatest part of the soccer season has been watching Poogie play. Pre K and K play on one team. They are hilarious. She is just there for the fun. She loves her coach and her team. It has been a lot of fun.
I will post a pic of my handsome little Boy Scout in uniform this week along with Poogie's schedule which I finally completed.
Have a great week everyone!
We have been talking for 2 years about taking the time to go camping and hiking, something I love, but have never taken the steps to do it. We have also wanted TT to be able to make friends and be around other boys and men who could be good role models. Plus, my husband wanted something that he and TT could share. Boy Scouts offers us the chance to meet all our needs. TT loves it. He met his troop Sat. and was on cloud nine when he found the other Scouts were war buffs like him. They talked about everything from WWII to Vietnam. What was really nice was these boys were a lot like the boys in our homeschool group. They were well mannered, fun and at ease talking with everyone from Poogie to the elderly. TT hasn't been this fired up since he got his first dirt bike.
Of course we will have to juggle this along with soccer until the end of Oct. but it will be worth it. This year soccer has really opened my eyes to how those in our county view sportsmanship. For example, the coach of the team we played last week was showing his players during half time and time outs how to hurt and hit our kids without getting called for a foul. We had a front roll seat to the "pep talk" we were sitting right next to their bench.That really teaches a kid how to be a good person. Ha! I know not all coaches are like that, TT has really great easy going coaches. And guess what we win just as many games as the mean team. It is just the principle of the thing.
The greatest part of the soccer season has been watching Poogie play. Pre K and K play on one team. They are hilarious. She is just there for the fun. She loves her coach and her team. It has been a lot of fun.
I will post a pic of my handsome little Boy Scout in uniform this week along with Poogie's schedule which I finally completed.
Have a great week everyone!
Thursday, September 20, 2007
This week we are Nomads!
This week has been full of interesting topics. As part of our Story of the World lessons we have been learning about early people, including Nomads. Today we wound up our lessons by painting cave paintings. The kids have really enjoyed it. As a treat during lunch and recess (we can't go outside the mosquitoes are so bad) they got to watch Ice Age to go along with the unit.
I have also extended my son's interest in birding by doing some lessons on the classification and anatomy of birds. Plus, we have added a song bird feeder and a hummingbird feeder outside. It is amazing how much more enthusiastic he is about doing his bird lessons than math or English;)
I have also modified his English lessons to include copy work. We have been working on writing using the basic writing lessons in language arts books, but it doesn't seem to be getting through to him. So I decided to take the approach of offering various examples of good writing through copy work. He enjoys it and works on his cursive writing in the process.
We are reading Caddie Woodlawn aloud as a group. And Poogie and I are reading the original collection of Winne the Pooh by Milne. TT is working through Redwall by Brian Jacques during silent reading. I have just started the Golden Compass.
I have also finally found a weekly schedule that works for us. So here is TT's weekly schedule:
Mon.-Reading (SSR and read aloud) *Every day includes SSR and read aloud time
English (Rod & Staff textbook)
Math (Math U See Delta)
History (Selected reading)
Spelling/Vocab. (Natural Speller/Rod & Staff Vocab.)
Guitar practice 30 minutes
Tues.-Reading (Rod & Staff reading story)
English (Copy work)
Math (Math U See Delta)
History (Maps and Geography)
Typing (Spong Bob Typing) 20 minutes
Wed.-Reading (Rod & Staff reading workbook)
English (Rod & Staff workbook)
Math (Computer and board games)
Science (Selective reading and research from Real Science 4 Kids
The Complete Book of Science Grades 5-6, or unit study)
Spelling/Vocab. (Spelling activity/Rod & Staff Vocab.)
Guitar practice 30 minutes
Thurs.-Reading (SSR and read aloud)
English (Copy work)
Math (Math U See Delta)
History (Activity)
Typing (Spong Bob Typing) 20 minutes
Fri.- Reading (SSR, read aloud and discussion)
English (Creative writing)
Math (Computer and board games)
Science (Experiments)
Spelling (Test)
Guitar practice 30 minutes
Field Trips if possible or needed
I am still working on Poogie's schedule but I will post it as soon as I finalize everything. TTFN
I have also extended my son's interest in birding by doing some lessons on the classification and anatomy of birds. Plus, we have added a song bird feeder and a hummingbird feeder outside. It is amazing how much more enthusiastic he is about doing his bird lessons than math or English;)
I have also modified his English lessons to include copy work. We have been working on writing using the basic writing lessons in language arts books, but it doesn't seem to be getting through to him. So I decided to take the approach of offering various examples of good writing through copy work. He enjoys it and works on his cursive writing in the process.
We are reading Caddie Woodlawn aloud as a group. And Poogie and I are reading the original collection of Winne the Pooh by Milne. TT is working through Redwall by Brian Jacques during silent reading. I have just started the Golden Compass.
I have also finally found a weekly schedule that works for us. So here is TT's weekly schedule:
Mon.-Reading (SSR and read aloud) *Every day includes SSR and read aloud time
English (Rod & Staff textbook)
Math (Math U See Delta)
History (Selected reading)
Spelling/Vocab. (Natural Speller/Rod & Staff Vocab.)
Guitar practice 30 minutes
Tues.-Reading (Rod & Staff reading story)
English (Copy work)
Math (Math U See Delta)
History (Maps and Geography)
Typing (Spong Bob Typing) 20 minutes
Wed.-Reading (Rod & Staff reading workbook)
English (Rod & Staff workbook)
Math (Computer and board games)
Science (Selective reading and research from Real Science 4 Kids
The Complete Book of Science Grades 5-6, or unit study)
Spelling/Vocab. (Spelling activity/Rod & Staff Vocab.)
Guitar practice 30 minutes
Thurs.-Reading (SSR and read aloud)
English (Copy work)
Math (Math U See Delta)
History (Activity)
Typing (Spong Bob Typing) 20 minutes
Fri.- Reading (SSR, read aloud and discussion)
English (Creative writing)
Math (Computer and board games)
Science (Experiments)
Spelling (Test)
Guitar practice 30 minutes
Field Trips if possible or needed
I am still working on Poogie's schedule but I will post it as soon as I finalize everything. TTFN
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
I'm Back!
Sorry I have been MIA! The last few weeks have been crazy. School is in full swing. Soccer is keeping us busy. I have two players with two different practices and game times. I have to say two is much more work than one when it comes soccer.
My dear Poogie had the chance of a lifetime last weekend. Her aunt took her to see the Lion King musical in Memphis. She absolutely loved it. I just wished I could have went too.
I will write more tomorrow! It's good to be back!
My dear Poogie had the chance of a lifetime last weekend. Her aunt took her to see the Lion King musical in Memphis. She absolutely loved it. I just wished I could have went too.
I will write more tomorrow! It's good to be back!
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
I can't believe the weekend is over!
It seems like long weekends go by much faster than your normal two day weekend. At least to me it seems like it. We have been busy during our "short" weekend.
First, we finally finished our mud room. It has been waiting for paint and trim since last year. And now that its done I keep walking through there thinking how wonderful it looks.
Plus, my hubby bought me 4 new pieces of furniture for the kitchen and the mud room for storage. Now all my homeschool stuff is nicely tucked away in cabinets so at least everything appears to be in order.
The rest of the weekend was spent watching movies and just spending time together. I rented the movie Disturbia on a whim. I had read about the great performance in it by Shia LaBeouf, a great young actor. I had seen him in Holes and was impressed, but in Disturbia Iwas blown away. He really is talented. So this lead to us going back to the video store to rent some more of his movies. And all I have to say is he is awesome. Then to top off our obsession we drove 60 miles Monday to see Transformers. This was the closest we could find the movie still playing. We hadn't seen it yet because I just figured it would be another big computer generated action fest. But it ended up being really good. My husband even loved it. Again Shia was the star and we were impressed yet again!
Now we are back to school and soccer. As far as school goes the only problem I am having is getting back into a good routine. TT is really struggling with long division. I am trying different approaches to the subject, but he is still having a hard time. I guess you could say we are in a 4th week slump. Long weekends used to do this to my students in school. It's like you loose your rhythm.
This weekend will be our first soccer games. The kids are excited. It will be something just to see my little Poogie out there on the field. TT is playing with 5th through 8th graders. That is making him a little nervous. There is a big difference in size between a 5th grader and an 8th grader. I guess we will see how everything turns out.
First, we finally finished our mud room. It has been waiting for paint and trim since last year. And now that its done I keep walking through there thinking how wonderful it looks.
Plus, my hubby bought me 4 new pieces of furniture for the kitchen and the mud room for storage. Now all my homeschool stuff is nicely tucked away in cabinets so at least everything appears to be in order.
The rest of the weekend was spent watching movies and just spending time together. I rented the movie Disturbia on a whim. I had read about the great performance in it by Shia LaBeouf, a great young actor. I had seen him in Holes and was impressed, but in Disturbia Iwas blown away. He really is talented. So this lead to us going back to the video store to rent some more of his movies. And all I have to say is he is awesome. Then to top off our obsession we drove 60 miles Monday to see Transformers. This was the closest we could find the movie still playing. We hadn't seen it yet because I just figured it would be another big computer generated action fest. But it ended up being really good. My husband even loved it. Again Shia was the star and we were impressed yet again!
Now we are back to school and soccer. As far as school goes the only problem I am having is getting back into a good routine. TT is really struggling with long division. I am trying different approaches to the subject, but he is still having a hard time. I guess you could say we are in a 4th week slump. Long weekends used to do this to my students in school. It's like you loose your rhythm.
This weekend will be our first soccer games. The kids are excited. It will be something just to see my little Poogie out there on the field. TT is playing with 5th through 8th graders. That is making him a little nervous. There is a big difference in size between a 5th grader and an 8th grader. I guess we will see how everything turns out.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Did I ever tell ya'll that I love sushi?
Well, I do. And tonight I found out just how much I love it. Three of the home school moms from our group asked me to go to a great sushi place that I had never tried. I will try just about any kid of food, and I went way beyond my boundaries tonight. I tried raw sushi for the second time and loved it. I also at two different kinds with fish eggs on them, yum.
What is sad is that just last fall was my first venture into the world of sushi. I always wanted to try it, but never had the guts to do it on my own. My hubby was the one who got me to try it and now TT and I love it more than he does. If you haven't tried it but you love seafood, take a chance. There are so many different types you will soon find a few you love. If you have tried it and don't like it that's okay, at least you tried!
Tomorrow I go for my third root canal, so I saw tonight as my pre-root canal party! Not bad, Aye!
What is sad is that just last fall was my first venture into the world of sushi. I always wanted to try it, but never had the guts to do it on my own. My hubby was the one who got me to try it and now TT and I love it more than he does. If you haven't tried it but you love seafood, take a chance. There are so many different types you will soon find a few you love. If you have tried it and don't like it that's okay, at least you tried!
Tomorrow I go for my third root canal, so I saw tonight as my pre-root canal party! Not bad, Aye!
Friday, August 24, 2007
It's Friday!
Well, yesterday I kept busy. Too busy to post, in fact. It was my daughter's first soccer practice so we had to go to town to purchase the proper size soccer ball, most important for practice. And therefore, since I was leaving the house , I also had to take my mother to the grocery store. A ritual repeated everyother day! (I will not go there tonight) Anywho, my dd was so sweet at her first practice. She did exceptionally well, followed every thing the coach said. I stood there thinking now why won't she do that for me.
Now, I must say that not everything at practice went well. I, did something really stupid. I kneeled down to sit on my knees and feet. You know how you tuck you feel under you to sit. Well I did this and BAM I hurt my back again. It began hurting just like it did a few weeks ago. So this morning I called the doc. and went to see him. The sweet man showed me mercy and gave me some muscle relaxers and pain killers. I think he assessed my situation when I couldn't sit down in the examining room. The chairs just didn't allow for any comfort. So, I still hurt but not that blinding, take my breath away pain. He also suggested I take a few days to lay around and rest the muscles since they were really swollen. I almost laughed at him. With our home life that is like trying to get a mouse to pass on the cheese.
I don't have any help. My mom does little. Tonight she gave me a 35 minute break and took the kids out for a swim. But I had to spend 20 minutes of it standing in the kitchen cooking dinner for my little ones. You do the math. No, I don't want sympathy, just a place to gripe a little. Till later.
Now, I must say that not everything at practice went well. I, did something really stupid. I kneeled down to sit on my knees and feet. You know how you tuck you feel under you to sit. Well I did this and BAM I hurt my back again. It began hurting just like it did a few weeks ago. So this morning I called the doc. and went to see him. The sweet man showed me mercy and gave me some muscle relaxers and pain killers. I think he assessed my situation when I couldn't sit down in the examining room. The chairs just didn't allow for any comfort. So, I still hurt but not that blinding, take my breath away pain. He also suggested I take a few days to lay around and rest the muscles since they were really swollen. I almost laughed at him. With our home life that is like trying to get a mouse to pass on the cheese.
I don't have any help. My mom does little. Tonight she gave me a 35 minute break and took the kids out for a swim. But I had to spend 20 minutes of it standing in the kitchen cooking dinner for my little ones. You do the math. No, I don't want sympathy, just a place to gripe a little. Till later.
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
A Lazy Day
That is what this day turned out to be. We really didn't do "school". TT fixed some of his mistakes from yesterday, and is reviewing for some tests tomorrow. Poogie and I just finished her reading lesson and read a new story. That is about all we will officially do today. I guess we are a little stir crazy. It is so hot outside and we feel trapped inside. This is a small house to be all closed up in for days on end.
We have been enjoying a new series of videos from the library. I have been interested the Janette Oke series starting with Love Comes Softly. We have watched the first two and have really enjoyed them. They are good family movies and very clean, which is hard to find sometimes. Even my husband likes them. I will return the second one tomorrow and check out the third. I highly recommend them.
Tomorrow we are making two mummies, one from a plastic mummy kit and the other out of an apple. I will let you know how it goes.
I went to the movies to see Becoming Jane Sunday. My husband took me and sat through another British movie. I loved it. It really showed how Jane wrote using her own experiences. I brought a whole new meaning to Sense and Sensibility and Pride and Prejudice.
Well, I need to feed my hungary children and myself. Have a blessed day.
We have been enjoying a new series of videos from the library. I have been interested the Janette Oke series starting with Love Comes Softly. We have watched the first two and have really enjoyed them. They are good family movies and very clean, which is hard to find sometimes. Even my husband likes them. I will return the second one tomorrow and check out the third. I highly recommend them.
Tomorrow we are making two mummies, one from a plastic mummy kit and the other out of an apple. I will let you know how it goes.
I went to the movies to see Becoming Jane Sunday. My husband took me and sat through another British movie. I loved it. It really showed how Jane wrote using her own experiences. I brought a whole new meaning to Sense and Sensibility and Pride and Prejudice.
Well, I need to feed my hungary children and myself. Have a blessed day.
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Write like an Egyptian!
Today we wrote in both Hieroglyphics and Cuneiform. The kids wrote their names in Heiroglyphics on a scroll and in Cuneiform on a clay tablet. I was fun. They really enjoyed it. Here are some photos of their work.
Monday, August 20, 2007
I Can't Believe it ...
My daughter read her first words today, heck her first Book today! First of all before I tell the whole story I must say I was so excited for her. I feel so blessed being there today.
Okay, we started school like every other day. The first two weeks have been trying with Poogie because she just isn't really interested in doing the phonics workbook I got her. So we started to today with a new sound and I could tell she really wasn't happy. We took a break read her Bible story and colored the picture that goes with it. Just on a whim I took out my How to Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Lessons and we tried the first lesson. Wow! She loved it and was so excited about actually saying words. So I took our her Bob Books and we began reading the first one together. Using the techniques in the 100 Lessons book she was able to sound out and read her first word on her own. We all cheered, she beamed like she was Miss America. Well, she didn't stop there the next thing I knew she read the whole book.
And to think just an hour before I was thinking maybe I should put the kids back in school next year. (TT and I were not having a good day). But all it took was that one word and I know I wouldn't have wanted to miss that for the world.
I am also excited that my family and I will also be moving toward a new lifestyle. I have been reading and researching the benefits of eating a whole food diet. I have been chronically sick for almost 9 years now. I have been to doctor after doctor for my chronic sinus, IBS, and overall feeling of constant fatigue. The give you some "wonder" drug and send you on the way. Well, the drugs aren't working so I'm going to try to heal my body by taking care of it naturally. My family is all for it, the miss the old me. So wish me luck, I'll need it to give up my caffeine and sugar!
Okay, we started school like every other day. The first two weeks have been trying with Poogie because she just isn't really interested in doing the phonics workbook I got her. So we started to today with a new sound and I could tell she really wasn't happy. We took a break read her Bible story and colored the picture that goes with it. Just on a whim I took out my How to Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Lessons and we tried the first lesson. Wow! She loved it and was so excited about actually saying words. So I took our her Bob Books and we began reading the first one together. Using the techniques in the 100 Lessons book she was able to sound out and read her first word on her own. We all cheered, she beamed like she was Miss America. Well, she didn't stop there the next thing I knew she read the whole book.
And to think just an hour before I was thinking maybe I should put the kids back in school next year. (TT and I were not having a good day). But all it took was that one word and I know I wouldn't have wanted to miss that for the world.
I am also excited that my family and I will also be moving toward a new lifestyle. I have been reading and researching the benefits of eating a whole food diet. I have been chronically sick for almost 9 years now. I have been to doctor after doctor for my chronic sinus, IBS, and overall feeling of constant fatigue. The give you some "wonder" drug and send you on the way. Well, the drugs aren't working so I'm going to try to heal my body by taking care of it naturally. My family is all for it, the miss the old me. So wish me luck, I'll need it to give up my caffeine and sugar!
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Two root canals down, Two to go!
Yes, today I got the first of two root canals. It went really well, I haven't had any real pain or anything. I have to say my new dentist is wonderful. The procedure was totally painless. After my next root canal I get to go through the process of whitening my teeth so that with my new crowns I will have a brilliant white smile. I can't wait. Now if I could just work on these few pesky pounds I will finally have my new improved body.
You know some days I just need to laugh, it makes you feel so much better sometimes just to have a good old fashion laugh fest. When I need this I just click on one of my favorite blogs Fish in My Hair, http://homeschoolblogger.com/TC/. She never fails to make me feel better. Check her out you will love it. I mean my hubby even reads her blog and he doesn't read mine! Guess I'm not funny enough.
You know some days I just need to laugh, it makes you feel so much better sometimes just to have a good old fashion laugh fest. When I need this I just click on one of my favorite blogs Fish in My Hair, http://homeschoolblogger.com/TC/. She never fails to make me feel better. Check her out you will love it. I mean my hubby even reads her blog and he doesn't read mine! Guess I'm not funny enough.
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
First Day of School
Yesterday was our first official day of school. Both of the kids were excited, TT more than Poogie. All she wanted to do was to draw in her new notebooks. I was nervous about trying to teach two children so far apart in age, but it ended up working out just fine. TT really loves the Rod & Staff English and Math. The textbooks are well written and easy to understand. Poogie on the other hand wasn't too keen about working on phonics, but she ended up doing really well.
They were both excited about our unit on Egypt. We started making our lap book and I will post the results when we are finished. I do recommend the TOG free unit study to anyone it is excellent. You can order a free disk of the whole unit on the Tapestry of Grace website! I tried to upload some photos of our first day but I kept getting an error message saying that the site couldn't upload the photos at this time. So I will try again tomorrow!
They were both excited about our unit on Egypt. We started making our lap book and I will post the results when we are finished. I do recommend the TOG free unit study to anyone it is excellent. You can order a free disk of the whole unit on the Tapestry of Grace website! I tried to upload some photos of our first day but I kept getting an error message saying that the site couldn't upload the photos at this time. So I will try again tomorrow!
Monday, August 6, 2007
Thank God for my Dentist!
I went to my dentist appointment today expecting bad news. My teeth are like a really bad train wreck. I have a space in my front teeth due to not having my two latteral incisors. I was born without them. I never had braces because in my teens it didn't really bother me. But as I have gotten older it has really began to make me self conscious.
So I go to my new dentist and he tells me what I already know, my teeth need a lot of work. Fillings, Root Canals, etc. But then when we discuss my front teeth he tells me that there are other options other than braces. I have seen these options on the Discovery Health channel but my former dentist didn't want to do it that way, he wanted to charge me $9500 dollars to fix it. So my new option cost one-third of it and will give me a much prettier smile. I can't wait. I am going to post my before and afters on the site.
I have to say it was a very emotional moment when he told me that my teeth were fixable. I had tears in my eyes. I really wanted to just jump out of the chair and hug him. I restrained myself, but I don't know if I will be able to do that when I see my new smile for the first time.
On another note, today was suppose to be our first day of school. That is what is so great about homeschool, you just go with the flow. Tomorrow will be the first day. I will let you know how we fair.
So I go to my new dentist and he tells me what I already know, my teeth need a lot of work. Fillings, Root Canals, etc. But then when we discuss my front teeth he tells me that there are other options other than braces. I have seen these options on the Discovery Health channel but my former dentist didn't want to do it that way, he wanted to charge me $9500 dollars to fix it. So my new option cost one-third of it and will give me a much prettier smile. I can't wait. I am going to post my before and afters on the site.
I have to say it was a very emotional moment when he told me that my teeth were fixable. I had tears in my eyes. I really wanted to just jump out of the chair and hug him. I restrained myself, but I don't know if I will be able to do that when I see my new smile for the first time.
On another note, today was suppose to be our first day of school. That is what is so great about homeschool, you just go with the flow. Tomorrow will be the first day. I will let you know how we fair.
Saturday, August 4, 2007
I am falling apart, literally!
Okay, I'm not that old, but some days I feel like I am falling apart. This past Wednesday morning I was making my bed and strained to pull our overly large comforter up from the foot of the bed and BAM I pinched a nerve in my back. I haven't been moving much since then. On top of that I have a tooth that is broken and has now decided to swell up and cause me even more pain.
I made a dentist appointment to take care of the tooth. I just dread it because my teeth need so much work and even with insurance I always hate to hear the total amount when they give it to me. As for my back the last time this happened my dh took me to a local acute care clinic and they gave me a sleep aide. The doc wouldn't give me anything for my pain just said to get a good night sleep and the pain would be gone. Well, I hate to tell him but it didn't go away. You could have knocked me out with a baseball bat and the pain would be there in the morning. The way it seems to work is it just goes away BAM like it comes.
Maybe tomorrow I will wake up and be put back together! Lets hope!
I made a dentist appointment to take care of the tooth. I just dread it because my teeth need so much work and even with insurance I always hate to hear the total amount when they give it to me. As for my back the last time this happened my dh took me to a local acute care clinic and they gave me a sleep aide. The doc wouldn't give me anything for my pain just said to get a good night sleep and the pain would be gone. Well, I hate to tell him but it didn't go away. You could have knocked me out with a baseball bat and the pain would be there in the morning. The way it seems to work is it just goes away BAM like it comes.
Maybe tomorrow I will wake up and be put back together! Lets hope!
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
One of my greatest fears becomes real!
Tonight my mom called me during dinner to tell me about the bridge that collapsed in Minneapolis. I turned on CNN and was terrified by what I saw. I have had a great fear of bridges all my life. I grew up in the St. Louis area, actually across the river in Cahokia, IL. I had to cross a bridge a lot since all our family and my dads place of work was in St. Louis. As I child I always prayed before going across for safe passage. And now my worst fears seem to becoming true.
Just a week or so ago I took a small trip to northern IL with my husband and we crossed a long bridge so high it made my stomach turn. He always laughs at me when I close my eyes to pray (when I'm not driving). Well tonight he said he was sorry for always teasing me about that.
It just seems so weird, because yesterday while eating lunch at our favorite local Mexican restaurant we views the bridge collapse in California. And I was glad to hear the reporters say that there didn't seem to be any deaths. And now today another bridge collapses. This one much much worse.
Please pray with me for all those affected by these tragedies.
Just a week or so ago I took a small trip to northern IL with my husband and we crossed a long bridge so high it made my stomach turn. He always laughs at me when I close my eyes to pray (when I'm not driving). Well tonight he said he was sorry for always teasing me about that.
It just seems so weird, because yesterday while eating lunch at our favorite local Mexican restaurant we views the bridge collapse in California. And I was glad to hear the reporters say that there didn't seem to be any deaths. And now today another bridge collapses. This one much much worse.
Please pray with me for all those affected by these tragedies.
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
You can comment!
I am so sorry. It was brought to my attention by a viewer of my blog that I had my blog set so that only registered users could leave comments on the blog. Like I have said before I am at a loss about these things, but know now all is as it should be so comment away!
Monday, July 30, 2007
I've found Treasure!
Netflix to be precise! I have been looking at the local and not so local video stores through the summer to find appropriate videos to support my lesson plans for this year. Needless to say the local selection is very depressing when it comes to good documentaries and such from the History Channel, PBS and A&E. I had seen a few over the summer that I wanted to used during our Egypt unit and our Greek unit. However, until I found Netflix I thought I would have to buy them. I signed up and am awaiting my first video. So I guess I will see how it goes.
I use all sources to convey information to my children. We happen to be movie watchers. We love them. So I always try to find a movies or program to go along with our concept. My ds loves the History Channels so I am lucky on that account. Not many 1o year olds love to watch documentaries.
So I guess I will await the mail man to see how efficient this movie by mail turns out to be!
I use all sources to convey information to my children. We happen to be movie watchers. We love them. So I always try to find a movies or program to go along with our concept. My ds loves the History Channels so I am lucky on that account. Not many 1o year olds love to watch documentaries.
So I guess I will await the mail man to see how efficient this movie by mail turns out to be!
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Update on my week!
I have been MIA for the last week or so. First I took a small two day trip with my sweetie. It was a short work trip for him and a relaxing one for me. I thought I needed a few days to decompress and relax before we start school in the next few weeks. We went to the town of Ottawa, IL. It was really nice. The only thing that wasn't so nice was that the air conditioner in our room didn't work! It has a huge jacuzzi and a king bed, just not so cool air. But we braved the harsh conditions and enjoyed ourselves any way.
The best part of the whole trip was going through St. Louis and Cahokia. I grew up there until my teen years. I saw my old Jr. High School and subdivision. I hadn't seen them in more than 10 years. Plus, I got to each my all time favorite Jack In the Box tacos twice. They are just one of those things that if you love them you will crave them forever. I have my whole family addicted.
Since my return on Sat. I have had my nose in my new Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows book. I picked it up Sun morning and had read over 400 pages by bedtime. That's good for me due to the fact that I have to sneak in reading during the day. I finished it today during Poogie's nap time and I have to say it was well worth the wait. I love all the books but this by far has been one you could hardly put down. I feel sad too that this is the last of the books, I will miss Harry.
I guess now I will just have to find a new obsession! Eragon and Eldest are good but they can't quite compete with Harry.
The best part of the whole trip was going through St. Louis and Cahokia. I grew up there until my teen years. I saw my old Jr. High School and subdivision. I hadn't seen them in more than 10 years. Plus, I got to each my all time favorite Jack In the Box tacos twice. They are just one of those things that if you love them you will crave them forever. I have my whole family addicted.
Since my return on Sat. I have had my nose in my new Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows book. I picked it up Sun morning and had read over 400 pages by bedtime. That's good for me due to the fact that I have to sneak in reading during the day. I finished it today during Poogie's nap time and I have to say it was well worth the wait. I love all the books but this by far has been one you could hardly put down. I feel sad too that this is the last of the books, I will miss Harry.
I guess now I will just have to find a new obsession! Eragon and Eldest are good but they can't quite compete with Harry.
Monday, July 16, 2007
Something to be proud of!
For the first 10 years of marriage we hadn't really had two nice vehicles. As you seen in one of my earlier posts I finally got the mini van I have always wanted with all the bells and whistles. I liked my Dodge but this one is awesome, to me anyway. The point is we have only had at the most one decent family vehicle and sometimes a running second vehicle. We never really had the money to have two nice vehicle in which all the family could and would want to ride together. My sweet husband always made sure that the better vehicle was mine to shuttle our little ones around in.
Well, finally my dear husband has a nice ride. He is so proud. In his down time he washes and polishes his beauty. This weekend he decided to take some photos of his favorite toys and I just wanted to share them with ya'll.
Well, finally my dear husband has a nice ride. He is so proud. In his down time he washes and polishes his beauty. This weekend he decided to take some photos of his favorite toys and I just wanted to share them with ya'll.
Thursday, July 12, 2007
I'm as bad as the kids when it comes to..
the opening of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. I had been counting down the days to the 11th just like a kid. I have to admit I love Harry. I started reading the books in college and have loved them ever since. I was prepared to be disappointed in the OOTP movie because the book was so full of important information and great scenes and so little of them ever make it into the movie. Man, was I wrong. The movie really did the book justice. The cast, especially Dan, have grown into really great actors.
Now, I can't wait until the final chapter of the story comes out in about 8 days. I have already purchased my copy of course. It is both exciting and sad. I can't wait to see how it ends but then in a way I don't want to know. Silly I guess.
I have to also mention that I am on the last chapter of Eragon and I have to say that I have really enjoyed it. I watched the movie with my kids before reading the book, and this is one time I was very disappointed in a movie. The book is so much better, as they usually are. Unlike the HP movies, the Eragon movie is so different from the book it is surprising.
Okay, my movie and book reviews are complete. Just had to share!
Now, I can't wait until the final chapter of the story comes out in about 8 days. I have already purchased my copy of course. It is both exciting and sad. I can't wait to see how it ends but then in a way I don't want to know. Silly I guess.
I have to also mention that I am on the last chapter of Eragon and I have to say that I have really enjoyed it. I watched the movie with my kids before reading the book, and this is one time I was very disappointed in a movie. The book is so much better, as they usually are. Unlike the HP movies, the Eragon movie is so different from the book it is surprising.
Okay, my movie and book reviews are complete. Just had to share!
Monday, July 9, 2007
Decisions, Decisions....
Well, I have finally, yes finally made the decisions about curriculum for this year. I couldn't believe how hard it was. The main problem is that there are way to many choices. I have searched and researched everything out there. So here are my final choices:
For my son who I will call TT from now on:
Rod and Staff for Reading, Language Arts, Vocabulary, Math, and Art
Real Science 4 Kids Chemistry
Natural Speller for Spelling
Story of the World, KONOS and Unit Studies created by me for Social Studies ( including notebooking and lapbooks)
Sponge Bob Typing Software for Typing
In addition we will read several great books that go along with our unit studies.
For my daughter who I will call Poogie I have chosen:
Rod and Staff for Phonics, Bible, Art and Handwriting.
Pathway Readers and Bob Books for Reading along with numerous read alouds.
The Complete Book of Numbers for Math ( I will also use hands on activities and games)
Unit studies for Science and Social Studies. (I will adapt TT's unit studies and science lessons to fit her needs and learning level)
Whew! I feel better now that I have chosen and ordered everything. I am ready to get it all and start planning my year. I plan on publishing some of my unit studies on my blog. I hope to share some of my info with others. The information I have found on other blogs has been so helpful I hope I can do the same for others.
For my son who I will call TT from now on:
Rod and Staff for Reading, Language Arts, Vocabulary, Math, and Art
Real Science 4 Kids Chemistry
Natural Speller for Spelling
Story of the World, KONOS and Unit Studies created by me for Social Studies ( including notebooking and lapbooks)
Sponge Bob Typing Software for Typing
In addition we will read several great books that go along with our unit studies.
For my daughter who I will call Poogie I have chosen:
Rod and Staff for Phonics, Bible, Art and Handwriting.
Pathway Readers and Bob Books for Reading along with numerous read alouds.
The Complete Book of Numbers for Math ( I will also use hands on activities and games)
Unit studies for Science and Social Studies. (I will adapt TT's unit studies and science lessons to fit her needs and learning level)
Whew! I feel better now that I have chosen and ordered everything. I am ready to get it all and start planning my year. I plan on publishing some of my unit studies on my blog. I hope to share some of my info with others. The information I have found on other blogs has been so helpful I hope I can do the same for others.
Saturday, July 7, 2007
I'm Back!
Well actually we have been back since last Saturday, but we've been busy. The trip was great, but too short. It is so hard to catch up with everyone when you haven't seen each other in 5 years. I was so happy my two sisters and all my family finally got to see my daughter. None of them had ever seen her. I have pics from the trip but haven't gotten them loaded on my computer yet.
We had a rather quiet 4th, it was nice. Since then we have been working on redecorating my daughter's bedroom. Her toddler bed finally gave up the fight and died, so we purchased her a new twin mattress set. She was so excited. I am working on fitting her antique french headboard I refinished for her to the new bed. The old headboards are bigger than the new beds. Minor detail though. I hope to put some pics on the site when I complete our masterpiece.
I have also been ordering curriculum for next year. I have everything ordered except math and science for my son. He didn't want to do Math U See this year so we thought of doing Saxon since that was what he did in public school, but hated. When I researched and saw the Saxon I saw that for 54 they have to do more independent work and math is one area that my son doesn't like to be left to fend for himself. So we are still looking. I want to order Real Science 4 Kids Chemistry for him. I really like all that I have read about it and seen of the books. I guess I just hate to dish out so much money for it. Anywho, I will post some pics and more later.
We had a rather quiet 4th, it was nice. Since then we have been working on redecorating my daughter's bedroom. Her toddler bed finally gave up the fight and died, so we purchased her a new twin mattress set. She was so excited. I am working on fitting her antique french headboard I refinished for her to the new bed. The old headboards are bigger than the new beds. Minor detail though. I hope to put some pics on the site when I complete our masterpiece.
I have also been ordering curriculum for next year. I have everything ordered except math and science for my son. He didn't want to do Math U See this year so we thought of doing Saxon since that was what he did in public school, but hated. When I researched and saw the Saxon I saw that for 54 they have to do more independent work and math is one area that my son doesn't like to be left to fend for himself. So we are still looking. I want to order Real Science 4 Kids Chemistry for him. I really like all that I have read about it and seen of the books. I guess I just hate to dish out so much money for it. Anywho, I will post some pics and more later.
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
I'm going Home!!!
My husband travels with his job all over North America. So when he called me from work Tuesday and asked if I would take a trip with him that would be close to my home town, boy I jumped on it. I haven't been home since 2001. I got pregnant with my daughter a few months after my last trip there and just haven't been able to get back home, till now. Well, we were actually going to leave yesterday, but his work plans changed. Better later than never!
I am so excited. I am a Missouri girl even though I have lived in Tennessee for almost 12 years. I love going back home to the country. My family lives among the Mark Twain National Forest in Mid-Missouri. It is absolutely beautiful there. This will be my daughters first trip to see where mommy spent her life from the time I was born. I visited family there until I was 12 because I lived in St. Louis. Then my parents moved us there when I turned 12.
I will post photos and update ya'll on my trip when I return.
I am so excited. I am a Missouri girl even though I have lived in Tennessee for almost 12 years. I love going back home to the country. My family lives among the Mark Twain National Forest in Mid-Missouri. It is absolutely beautiful there. This will be my daughters first trip to see where mommy spent her life from the time I was born. I visited family there until I was 12 because I lived in St. Louis. Then my parents moved us there when I turned 12.
I will post photos and update ya'll on my trip when I return.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Let me introduce myself...
Well, after thinking about it I thought I should introduce myself and tell what I plan my blog to be about.
I am currently a stay at home mom of two children, my son is 10 years old, my daughter is 5. I will also be homeschooling both of my children this year. I took my son out of our local public school in February because he was being harassed by the teacher. I couldn't believe that a 4th grader could be harassed but it is possible. He was so stressed out from the situation that he was beginning to have signs of IBS along with terrible headaches and anxiety. So I took him out and allowed my daughter to finish out her year in pre-k at the school.
When I think about it now I am sometimes shocked at how much my life and my view of life has changed in the last few years. I mean I worked my butt off in college to get my degree as a teacher and then after one year I knew that the public school system was not for me or my children. I got so sick of the testing and the teaching to the test. Yes, no matter what they say they do teach to the test.
Anywho, I am now planning my first year as a full time mother and teacher to my two darlings. I never thought it would be so relaxing spending so much time with my kids, but it is. We do have our bad days, lots of them. But we also have lots of really good days. My plan for this blog is to share my ups and downs, my triumphs and failures and everyday life during my home school journey. So hold on tight here we go!
I am currently a stay at home mom of two children, my son is 10 years old, my daughter is 5. I will also be homeschooling both of my children this year. I took my son out of our local public school in February because he was being harassed by the teacher. I couldn't believe that a 4th grader could be harassed but it is possible. He was so stressed out from the situation that he was beginning to have signs of IBS along with terrible headaches and anxiety. So I took him out and allowed my daughter to finish out her year in pre-k at the school.
When I think about it now I am sometimes shocked at how much my life and my view of life has changed in the last few years. I mean I worked my butt off in college to get my degree as a teacher and then after one year I knew that the public school system was not for me or my children. I got so sick of the testing and the teaching to the test. Yes, no matter what they say they do teach to the test.
Anywho, I am now planning my first year as a full time mother and teacher to my two darlings. I never thought it would be so relaxing spending so much time with my kids, but it is. We do have our bad days, lots of them. But we also have lots of really good days. My plan for this blog is to share my ups and downs, my triumphs and failures and everyday life during my home school journey. So hold on tight here we go!
Monday, June 25, 2007
My New Ride!!
My dh decided that he had had enough with my '05 Dodge Caravan. We had tons of trouble with the electrical system since we purchased it. Now it was out of warranty and everything was going wrong, and each thing cost a fortune. So he had just traded for a new Chevy 4 door truck and decided to purchase a Chevy for me too!! Well I wasn't going to say no! I'm not that crazy!
So here is my new Chevy Uplander Van. It is complete with a DVD player and cordless headphones. A life saver for my 2 dc on long rides! I have to say it is the nicest vehicle I have ever owned. I just had to share it with everyone! Thanks for listening to my gushing! I'm done now!
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Hello!
This is not my first venture into blogging, but I have to say it has been my easiest. I just started blogging on the homeschool blogger last month, but I haven't really gotten into it. I am not computer savvy to say the least. So when I saw some of the other blogs posted from this site I of course checked into it and here I am!! I will slowly change all my postings to this site in the future.
Check out my other blog for my ramblings about my homeschooling experience among other things. It is www.homeschoolblogger.com/downhomeintn/.
Check out my other blog for my ramblings about my homeschooling experience among other things. It is www.homeschoolblogger.com/downhomeintn/.
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)