I like the trend of not making resolutions but setting goals. I’m good with goals. Mostly because they don’t make me feel stuck the way a resolution can. Resolutions are iron clad. Goals are a little more forgiving. I have lots of goals, some carried over from last year others brand new. Home Education To […]
Only in a Homeschool House
Are you likely to hear the following: Mom: Why is there a dead moth wrapped in a paper towel in the fridge? Where we keep food! That we eat! Unnamed Child: I didn’t have time to get to it. Mom: Get to what? UC: The autopsy. There is where I stopped asking for information. I […]
Catching Up
Well, I have been away a while. It’s been busy around here lately, like most people, we have the June nuttiness. Graduations, Confirmations, a sprinkling of birthdays, recitals and tournaments put it all together and you’ve got yourself some busy people. These poor unsocialized homeschooled children have spent the last two weeks being driven from […]
IHM Homeschool Conference
Yesterday BFITW and I drove down here to Chantilly, Virginia to attend the Immaculate Heart of Mary National Homeschool Conference. It is the first time either of us have managed to get to a conference and we are so pleased to be here. This conference is really well organized. As a former event planner I […]
More Compliments for Mom
Best friend in the world watched the children yesterday while I went for a much needed haircut. "Wow Mom, it looks nice", says Katie when I returned to pick them up. "Thanks", says I. "Just like Ethel Mertz." OOOOkkkaaay. Just to be sure, I called BFITW today to check. Yup, she’s still laughing.