November 20, 2009 – 3:04 am
We had a roll off delivered to our new property today in order to begin clearing out all the old carpeting and drywall. As the driver backed into the drive, he couldn’t help but notice our many small children running about, anxiously absorbing all that was going on.
How many you got there, miss? Did I [...]
My six year old son told me recently that I had failed him.
You didn’t do enough and I think you can do better.
Said my impromptu performance review. The reviewer lay on the floor on his back, looking at a library book about frogs. Pressed for a more specific description of my problem areas he announced:
We [...]
I am far from a breast-feeding fascist, but I can’t help but take issue with Hanna Rosin’s recent article The Case Against Breast-Feeding (via the discussion at BlogHer). My objections have little to do with whether or not you should breast-feed. Actually, I could go on about the urban elite “ur-mother” types who strut their [...]
February 24, 2009 – 8:20 pm
Mattias Ryker
(Gift of God) – (Strength)
Born: 02/23/09 @ 11:14am
9lbs 3oz – 21 1/2”
For the rest of the story: see how I almost missed my baby’s birthday.
January 6, 2009 – 1:55 am
Just after Thanksgiving, my dad hurt his back. Small piece of advice: Never get injured over the holidays when your regular doctor just left the practice. To make a long story short, he ended up losing feeling in his leg and by the time someone finally saw him, the doctor was upset he hadn’t been [...]
November 10, 2008 – 1:36 am
So Much Straw recently addressed one of my deepest fears as a homeschooling parent, and one I have heard echoed in many conversations with other homeschoolers.
What if it doesn’t work?
We all want what is best for our children. We’ve made the sacrifice to educate them at home. Others make the financial sacrifice to send their [...]
November 7, 2008 – 2:10 am
It has been awhile since I have shared much from our homeschool, so I thought I would participate in this week’s Heart Of The Matter meme and show you our school room. Very elaborate and beautifully decorated, I am sure it will be the envy of homeschoolers the world over.
First, we have the independent learning [...]
So, yeah. I’m asking for money. Except that we won’t actually ever see or touch any of it. It all just goes directly to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America, a private organization supporting research and education dedicated to helping those suffering from Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis to lead healthier, fuller [...]