Tag: scrapbook
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Courage in the American Revolution (July 26, 2009)
Our current Konos co-op has us studying the character trait of courage. We are learning what can happen when you do what is right ever if it is dangerous and even if we are afraid. The colonists did just that, and we are experiencing many freedoms because of their courage and sacrifice. We learned quite…
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Can’t Blog Life (April 16, 2009)
As much as we can document of our lives, we can’t blog life. Reading someone else’s blog doesn’t make you want to blog. It makes you want to go out and create the experience for yourself. It makes you want to live. I haven’t blogged in forever, but I’ve been living. I’ve been laughing and…
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Pre-Collegiate Madness (March 26, 2009)
The fourth grade Junior Tiger squad played in a tournament this past weekend. These young athletes really showed grit on the court, and I don’t think one parental eye was devoid of pride for their son. They’ve grown exponentially, forged new off-court friendships, and set high goals for the upcoming year. Here is the team,…
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March Madness for Moms (March 22, 2009)
March Madness seems like yet another focus for sports fanatics to aim their obsession. For moms, it’s usually a point of frustration because every male in the house (in ours, 5/6 of the household) eats, sleeps, and breathes NCAA basketball. For homeschooling moms, however, I’ve discovered that March Madness is our friend. This is the…
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Lovin’ my tablecloth! (March 20, 2009)
My new tablecloth showed up today! Thanks Keva Elizabeth for being so easy to work with. Not only do I have color in my home, but now I can easily wipe the messes that four boys create. WOO HOO!
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Sssh…We’re Writing the Constitution (March 19, 2009)
We have been reading a very informative book of the same title. And as we make our way through reading each article and section of this fine document, we are charting the powers endowed to each branch of government. Last night after an extremely busy day, 2yo G arose from the late-dinner table and went…
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S’s Birthday Celebration (March 16, 2009)
Normally, we schedule the birthday parties after the actual birthdate has passed, but our family this season and the calendar dates made it nearly impossible this year. So, Master S had his birthday party this weekend. The guests had a photo opp with the birthday boy, then decorated frames to hold them. We then watched…
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First Day of Spring (March 20, 2009)
In addition to the fabulous-o tablecloth we got today, we played with play-doh. Play-doh is our friend. Little people get it and they sit still. They make a mess, yes, but that’s what little people do. A play-doh mess is containable, and there’s a method to its proper cleaning: avoid the mess for 12-24 hours…
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A Safe Place (March 8, 2009)
It’s in a safe place. Really, it is. I remember putting it there. I put it there because the last place I put it was not ideal for how rough the boys can be. When I set it there I remember thinking I probably shouldn’t put this here because it could have a bad end.…
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Permission to be Sick (February 16, 2009)
Does my body know when my husband is going to be home? It seems I get sick on the long weekends, when I know he has a day off. I always feel so badly for him having to take care of me on those days. Do I run myself to hard on the “normal” days…
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Thanks, Jimmers! (February 8, 2009)
Paul Revere is most famous for warning the residents surrounding Lexington and Concord of the British approach. He was a silversmith, engraver, husband, and father to sixteen children. Here in 2009, we’re thankful for Jimmers, who was Engraver Extraordinaire for our tribe of four. We visited Continental Diamond, where Henry found my engagement ring and…
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Ernie and the Banana (January 15, 2009)
My little G asked for a banana yesterday. I gave it to him and offered to peel it. He was angry and said, “Uh-uh,” and took the banana. Whatever. Does anyone remember the Sesame Street clip where Ernie is talking on a banana instead of a telephone and he doesn’t seem to realize his error?…