Today’s plan
Today’s plan – in a few minutes when B is done with his chores, he will mind K while I bathe. Then we will gather in the living room for singing, prayer, reading a poem from Ambleside online, a chapter Continue reading Today’s plan
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Tournament Results
The Mindstorm Maniacs didn’t place. We are planning to hold a debriefing/ice cream social soon: some of the things they did right weren’t obvious on the day of the judging, and some persistent problems were – so, we need to Continue reading Tournament Results
They’re Off!
DH and B were out the door with lunch packed by 6AM. They are meeting the rest of the Mindstorm Maniacs at Roger Williams University in Bristol for their F.I.R.S.T. Lego League Tournament today. K and M and Mom and Continue reading They’re Off!
Two post on finishing twos
Know why I like knitting hats? Once you are done, you don’t have to knit a twin. Here is how Sara did socks, and another technique from Jeny. So, do you have mental tricks for knitting pairs?
Mitten
Well, I’ve charted the mitten itself, it now has a long cuff that is not really fitted, and a pointed top. The vine pattern is a bit bigger than it was, and it needed room to breath. I’m up to Continue reading Mitten
How far along on our assignment list?
I counted how many assignments we have finished and how many are yet to do; we are about 1/3 of the way done with most stuff. B is ahead in math and spelling, behind in grammar and writing. Wow. I Continue reading How far along on our assignment list?
Has Anyone seen my (good) camera?
Blogging sure is more fun with pictures – I’ve misplaced the family camera. I had it the Sunday before Christmas – but it has been lost since then. DH thinks he might find it if he cleans out his desk Continue reading Has Anyone seen my (good) camera?
The Carnival of Homeschooling is Up
At the Cate’s, it’s the 4th Anniversary!
Crib Calling
K hates to sleep. She’s had a stuffy nose since Sunday, so she is waking a lot in the middle of the night. She’s also gotten a bit spoiled from our visit to her Grandparent’s house (not that the Grand’s Continue reading Crib Calling
Thoughtful Article on Writing from Jimmie
Wow, I have struggled with this too – I’m going to re-read this before I proof-read B’s next paper!
The Carnival of Homeschooling is up
At Life Nurturing Education I love the photos
DH Guest Blog: Oak Knoll Mud Walk
This is DH for another Guest Blog… We had over a foot of snow here just before Christmas. Then the weather turned warmer, then rainy, over the weekend. Between the weather and the Christmas season excitement, the kids have been Continue reading DH Guest Blog: Oak Knoll Mud Walk