Monthly Archives: August 2010

Here’s what I’ve learned in the past 4 hours: 1. I am considered poor by Harvard University standards. Not shocking, I suppose. But, that’s not so bad because if one of my spawn (or both) decide to use their brain … Continue reading →

I have a tip jar because I home school. No, not really, I have a tip jar because I am a parent for children who don’t take me seriously. During homeschooling hours my children have to abide by some rules, … Continue reading →

Monday August 28, 2010. What I know today. 1. I am boycotting Sunday afternoon’s from 2-8:00pm. I’m done. You are dead to me, Sunday afternoons. I am only observing the hours of 7:30am-1:59pm Sundays and 8:01-bedtime. 2. Does ‘google-ing’ OCD … Continue reading →

On my mind today: 1. Is it better for my kids to memorize: the Gettysburg Address, General Washington’s resignation speech or the 33rd Psalm this year? 2. I have over committed myself. What’s in my heart is to stay home and educate … Continue reading →

I had a dream last night about attending a homeschool conference. It wasn’t a nightmare. I really dream about curriculum, Charlotte Mason, classical education and reading lists. Last night my subconscious convinced me I was at my dream homeschool supplier and … Continue reading →

Mr. Johnson is a bad-ass. He’s my William Wallace. When I couldn’t stand up for myself, he did. When I couldn’t say “back-off”, he did. When someone tried to run me over, he crushed them. When I was weak he … Continue reading →

Simi and I looked for it our field guide but can’t identify it.

Yesterday in pictures:

Dear Rednecks: Just a heads up, not everyone uses the F-word, D-word, and S-word when walking through the toy section in Target on one’s cell phone. Because, there may be a chance that CHILDREN are in the vicinity. Crazy,huh? But … Continue reading →