Dialogue with my 9yo- Me: Wow, Life of Pi was a great book! Have you ever read something that you just loved and could barely stop reading? Son: Yes, actually. Me: Really? What was it? Son: My math book! I … Continue reading
Gross, right? Well, my uncle gave me a whole mess o’greens yesterday. We had lots of chicken broth languishing in the fridge, dozens of eggs from a nearby farmer. I knew these options were not my boys’ favorite, but I … Continue reading
Five windows are up in the schoolroom and, boy, do they look good! Unfortunately, the classroom conversion is on hold while we wage war on the insects, snakes and other critters that have fled the laundry room to the rest … Continue reading
Not sure what I can salvage from this day. My nerves are shot! We were enjoying another lush, green east Texas day that looked like this: …when my husband told us to grab our cameras to photograph this: Initially, we … Continue reading
School is not over (is it ever?) but last week, we took a break for the lake. Soon, we’ll be on a summer schedule; but for now, the water beckons. What to do with all those army men? Reenact history, … Continue reading
In the dusky, pre-dawn light of morning, I stepped outside, looking toward the barn where my husband was gathering milk bottles for the dairy. A fluttering of wings caught my eye. Overhead, I watched a large, dark bird descend from … Continue reading
I’m in awe of my kids. We have had such a great year. Although I was really worried at times they would crumble or lose their love for learning, they haven’t. And I pushed them, really pushed them. We’ve managed … Continue reading
Science has given me a headache as far back as I can remember. I really don’t know how I managed to get As in high school science because all I remember is how much I disliked it. Now that I’m … Continue reading
Thanks to the awesome review by Pebblekeeper, Angie, over at Petra School, we’ve just discovered a fun, new family board game: 10 Days in Africa. Since we’ve been studying Ancient History this past year, playing a game that shows the … Continue reading
I’m really having fun with my new dehydrator! Recently I experimented with beef jerky, one with teriyaki and the other with peppercorns. The first time I made it, slicing all that beef took forever! This time the butcher sliced it … Continue reading
Light blurs gently through fresh green leaves. A morning to mourn reflect, grieve. Textbooks scatter the table unopened. Who can teach while dreams lay broken?
Lately, I feel like the learning curve is mostly mine. I get so comfortable with our schedule and with my way of schooling that I may pass up great learning opportunities. For example, last week we spent most of the … Continue reading
Homemade Kale Chips are easy and fabulously delicious! Really! Here’s how you make them: Wash, dry and stem kale leaves. Finely chop one red pepper. I put mine in the Vitamix. Add the juice of 1 lemon, 1/2 tsp of … Continue reading
What a week! Stomp, friends, and all 9 episodes of Downton Abbey, Season 3. We’re whupped! It was one of those weeks when I’m so happy I homeschool. Friends + Entertainment = Loads of fun. (It also equals a very … Continue reading
