My musings on our homeschool, coop, figuring out what my educational philosophy is anyway, and will I ever make curtains for the rest of the appartment?
The Cook’s Illustrated Cobb Salad turned out so pretty, that DH called my Mom to join us (the avacadoes would not last as leftovers anyhow) Mom is usually so determined to eat up her own left overs, I forget to Continue reading Dinner at the Circus
Usually when the socialization question comes up, the wrinkled forehead of my interrogator smooths out when I mention co-op. Rightly or wrongly! So far the kids have learned to raise their hands when they have a question (M tries raising Continue reading Socializing at Co-op
Over the years, I’ve devoured all of the style books, design books, and “how to look lovely even though you are large” sorts of books that the library carried. I wish I’d taken notes, because I can’t give citations for Continue reading flat design vs women’s shapes
I find stories on the camera sometimes, this one is like when I glance at the gas meter, and the tank is full in the mini-van, or when I go to chop onions, and my favorite knife has been sharpened. Continue reading DH, my Hero
All of my kids have had this phase where they rip books, then realize that the books are messed up, as if some one else has done it – consequences are an abstract idea for the LONGEST TIME. Sometimes when Continue reading Mending Toddler Books – yet another use for Aleene’s Tacky Glue
We are a family of Geeks. I’m even studying Geek Chic for knitting patterns (Steam Punk being another interesting field). DH’s soldering iron is always out on his desk – so the Ben Heck Show is right up our alley Continue reading Fun Teckie Internet Show
“K,” I said, “Your feet are cold, we need to put on your socks and a sweater so you will be warm.” K snuggled close, shook her head, then whispered conspiratorially, “Cocoa.”
“These Dots.” Said K, “I draw it.”
We’ve said hi for years, she asked me not to let my son dig up her lilac bush’s roots from our side of the fence with friendly grace. But today was the first time I got a phone call asking Continue reading My Neighbor Made my Day
DH was washing dishes this morning, and remarked that if we all remembered to use the same glass, there would be a lot fewer dishes to wash…of course, remembering whose glass was whose is huge. I saw a picture in Continue reading Why every cup in the house is always dirty…
I looked at my craft desk, and sighed. It was covered in project piles, not all of them my own. I had this conversation with myself, since I’m doing all the talking, we’ll leave out the ‘she saids,’ OK? Because Continue reading Now that it’s done, it’s obvious
Yesterday was bumpy deal. (I got cranky.) I didn’t have the new books I needed where I could find them, and I was unsure of what I was supposed to do in the new curriculum (Living Math). Today should be Continue reading Too many New Things at Once