Tales from the Bonny Blue House

A Catholic homeschooling mother reveals all (or most).

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Mommy the dictator

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I was explaining the terms "military dictatorship" while were were studying the reign of Sargon, King of Ancient Mesopotamia. "Military means having to do with the army," says perky homeschooling mama. Everyone scribbles in their notebooks. "Dictatorship means the people have to follow the rules of the leader and they have no say in how […]

Whew!

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It’s been a crazy week here.  The construction fairy finally waved her wand and everything came together, financing, permits, inspectors and contractor. We had to boogie to move hearth and home out of the house and now I write to you from Savannah where the children and I are hunkering down during demolition. I have […]

My even newer look

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Do you love my new banner? Isn’t it pretty? I love it. Alas I can take no credit. My new wonderful friend Amber took the picture I lamely stuck up there and did amazing things to it and now look. I feel so put together now. Thank you Amber, you are the best!!!

Kid For Sale

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Kelli:  Mommy, I’m very worried about something. Mom: Oh sweetie what is it? Kelli: I’m very worried that soon you will be too big to fit in any of our chairs.  Will we need new ones? Do I need this?