Posted in Jack, deep thoughts on Oct 1st, 2008 2 Comments »
Tonight I played computer games with a very heavy 5 year old on my lap. It was the most important work I could be doing.
I was looking something up on the computer and Jack came in and asked if I’d earn him money on Webkinz. Jack feels loved when you do rather odd things for […]
Posted in deep thoughts on Aug 24th, 2008 3 Comments »
HW at I’m Just Sayin’ has posted a list of questions for homeschoolers. I think it’s great when people ask questions instead of making assumptions. You know how I love to yap so I just had to answer it. Here’s my answers…
1. What was your motivation for homeschooling? […]
Posted in magical moments, deep thoughts, Daily log on Jul 23rd, 2008 No Comments »
We’re still at Grandma and Grandpa’s house, and we just got back from the lake. They live 2 blocks from the city park and one of the city lakes, with a sand beach and lots of fun stuff to play on.
The girls happily swam in the lake until we dragged them out for supper. I […]
Posted in challenges, magical moments, Anna, Jack, deep thoughts, Daily log on Jun 13th, 2008 1 Comment »
I’ve been making more of an effort to spend quality time regularly with each of the kids and it’s so tricky.
Ever since Alex’s arrival a year ago, I’ve been conscious of each of the kids needing more of me. We regularly spend a lot of time together as a family — almost all of […]
Posted in Lapbooks, deep thoughts, Victoria, nature on Jun 6th, 2008 No Comments »
I was thinking today that our type of homeschooling works a bit like a virus!
Two days ago, Daryl took the kids down to a local lake and they saw carp thrashing about. They made such a scene that the kids were delighted and stayed to watch.
When we got home, we had to look up […]
Posted in magical moments, deep thoughts, personal on Jun 6th, 2008 2 Comments »
I’m feeling a bit sentimental tonight. Prepare for a bit of sap!
There is a saying that has always gone through my mind when I look at my babies. It often comes to mind especially at the end of the day when I’m falling asleep with a little one snuggled up next to me. […]
Posted in Lapbooks, Anna, deep thoughts on May 31st, 2008 No Comments »
Anna and I are taking a break from her lapbook. She is having an ice cream bar outside and I’m having caffeine upstairs! Daddy took the other kids to the lake to give us some one-on-one time.
The lapbook is turning into a really neat project. We’ve talked lots about everything […]
Posted in Victoria, deep thoughts, Field trips & tours, magical moments, cool sites, pictures, science, history, social studies, Fun, reading on May 30th, 2008 2 Comments »
Here’s Victoria’s answers for the best list.
Best books read: Molly Moon series
Best math game or activity: Running the lemonade stand
Best reading/spelling/grammar game or activity: Blogging and emailing (with spell check)
Best field trip: Maine
Best science experiment: The mold comparison experiment
Best science activity: Collecting different kinds of seaweed at the ocean, pouring seawater on the acorn barnacles […]
Posted in deep thoughts on May 29th, 2008 No Comments »
As this “school year” winds down, I’m getting ready to put together the kids’ HS scrapbooks and I’m thinking about what did and did not work well for us.
I made up this list of various subjects and am going to ask the kids what the best activities were that we used to learn them. I’ll […]
Posted in Full Disclosure, deep thoughts on May 14th, 2008 4 Comments »
I’ve been wandering HS blogs lately, looking for lapbook ideas and inspiration. This morning I happened across one that included a lapbook so intricate and full of information that I’m sure it should have earned someone college credit, despite the fact that it was allegedly created by a child of 6.
I’ve noticed a trend […]
I'm a frazzled AP mom to 4 fabulous kids in rural Minnesota. Homeschooling here tends to be child-led and focused on fun. We do lots of crafts, reading and exploring. I'm madly in love with my brilliant, goofy lug of a husband and I don't get nearly enough sleep.