Thought this was rather appropriate given the day......ENJOY!
The trials and errors of a home educating family finding our own way and getting saner by the day!
Jun 9, 2011
What I am Reading - June - GCK Mom
I am rereading this one - helps get me inspired for new ideas for next year!
Jun 7, 2011
Last Day of Sailing!!!
KM had her last day of sailing class and the weather couldn't have been more perfect!
Although we will not miss getting up early, KM will really miss this class and hopes they will be willing to run it again in the fall for home learners!!! Lets keep our fingers crossed!
May 31, 2011
Finishing up Spring Session
Although this week is our last for lessons in our spring session, KM has had a pretty light month as she finished up most of her programs - formal math, science, house building elective, environmental issues elective, etc. - in April. She will have Story of the World Volume 4 completed by the end of the week and this will give us a full month free from "book work" before we begin our summer session the first week of July. KM does have some programs finishing up during June, - she will have her performance of Much Ado About Nothing in just under two weeks and has two more sailing classes - but after that the last three weeks of June are WIDE OPEN!!!
I have been writing more and doing reviews for UnpluggedMom.com, so if it is quiet around here for a bit, you should totally check out all that is going on over there!!!
May 30, 2011
May 29, 2011
Some thoughts on Summer
It feels like summer these last few days, but I can't wait for the real thing, the lazy, lounging days of summer that come once "school" is out. Not our learning path - we home educate year round - but when the schooled kids get out for summer vacation almost all organized home learning events, from co-ops to park days, seem to come to a screeching halt, as we begin to wait for "them" to head back into the schools and leave the playgrounds, beaches, libraries and museums to us again in September.
WHY is this? Well I can't speak for all home learners, but for us it is an aversion to crowds, rowdy ill managed groups of people, broken and mistreated exhibits, parents yelling and threatening their children, and a general discontentment from all forms of staff at said outings - from volunteer exhibit workers to life guards to cranky ice cream scoopers.
It seems as though school gets out and EVERYONE GOES CRAZY!!! Generally the first few weeks are okay, but by the time Independence Day rolls around, they have had enough. I honestly think that the stores are do these parents a favor by having their back to school sales begin so early - IT GIVES THEM A GLIMPSE OF HOPE!
I didn't understand it when I was sending her back - every year my heart would break. Now that I don't it is even harder for me to fathom why people would have children and then long to be away from them for such extended periods of time, they miss so much of their day to day life that they hardly know their children. They get two or three standard answers to their questions with little to no insight into their actual events.
I not only love my daughter, I LIKE my daughter. I enjoy being with her. I am thrilled to experience new things with her. I have fun playing with her - that's right I PLAY with my teenager and not just video games. I know and like her friends. I am very happy to say that none of us would want it any other way. Cheers to a relaxing and peaceful summer!
WHY is this? Well I can't speak for all home learners, but for us it is an aversion to crowds, rowdy ill managed groups of people, broken and mistreated exhibits, parents yelling and threatening their children, and a general discontentment from all forms of staff at said outings - from volunteer exhibit workers to life guards to cranky ice cream scoopers.
It seems as though school gets out and EVERYONE GOES CRAZY!!! Generally the first few weeks are okay, but by the time Independence Day rolls around, they have had enough. I honestly think that the stores are do these parents a favor by having their back to school sales begin so early - IT GIVES THEM A GLIMPSE OF HOPE!
I didn't understand it when I was sending her back - every year my heart would break. Now that I don't it is even harder for me to fathom why people would have children and then long to be away from them for such extended periods of time, they miss so much of their day to day life that they hardly know their children. They get two or three standard answers to their questions with little to no insight into their actual events.
I not only love my daughter, I LIKE my daughter. I enjoy being with her. I am thrilled to experience new things with her. I have fun playing with her - that's right I PLAY with my teenager and not just video games. I know and like her friends. I am very happy to say that none of us would want it any other way. Cheers to a relaxing and peaceful summer!
May 26, 2011
Suzanne Lee: Grow your own clothes | Video on TED.com
Suzanne Lee: Grow your own clothes | Video on TED.com
This was sent to us a few weeks ago from a friend who thought KM would enjoy this info given her interest in fashion and science. It is incredible to see such astounding connections from one area to the another! If you have never looked into TED Talks I highly recommend you check them out!
This was sent to us a few weeks ago from a friend who thought KM would enjoy this info given her interest in fashion and science. It is incredible to see such astounding connections from one area to the another! If you have never looked into TED Talks I highly recommend you check them out!
May 25, 2011
Perfect Day...
for history on the chaise -
and exploring a river with friends -
and exploring a river with friends -
Finally the weather has broken!!! It was sunny and in the 70s!!! What a beautiful day!
May 24, 2011
Harry Potter Murder Mystery Party
KM attended a birthday party for a friend this weekend that had a great twist - a Murder Mystery! The friend is an avid all things Potter fan, so they used the services of Murder Mystery Maniacs to create this great themed event! Once you RSVPed you were sent a character description in the mail that had an access code to go on line and get some details for your costume and character profile, but the real fun began when you arrive and are handed a sealed envelope with details of the events and your role. Everyone must stay in character and attempt to discover WHO DUNNIT!!!
Well at this party the non-permanent murderer was none other than everyone's favorite Daily Prophet journalist ---
KM has been making it clear to everyone that she did not MURDER Ron Weasley, but simply petrified him!
The kids all had a great time and KM was a superb actress - as ALWAYS!! - Only 3 of the guests figured out it was her!
Well at this party the non-permanent murderer was none other than everyone's favorite Daily Prophet journalist ---
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Rita Skeeter!!!! |
KM has been making it clear to everyone that she did not MURDER Ron Weasley, but simply petrified him!
The kids all had a great time and KM was a superb actress - as ALWAYS!! - Only 3 of the guests figured out it was her!
May 21, 2011
Quiet around the blogsphere
May 20, 2011
UUGGGGHHHH!!!!
Rain Rain Go Away Come Again another day ---- or week ---- or next month.
The rain and mist is driving me CRAZY!!!! The sun peeked out for LITERALLY a few minutes yesterday afternoon and is gone again. BLAH, BLAH, BLAH...I can't get out of this BLAH funk!
The sun will come out tomorrow ----will it? I SINCERELY HOPE SO!!!!
The rain and mist is driving me CRAZY!!!! The sun peeked out for LITERALLY a few minutes yesterday afternoon and is gone again. BLAH, BLAH, BLAH...I can't get out of this BLAH funk!
The sun will come out tomorrow ----will it? I SINCERELY HOPE SO!!!!
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