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A Happy Season for Me: Wrapping Up Homeschool Year 2A Happy Season for Me: Wrapping Up Homeschool Year 2

A Happy Season for Me: Wrapping Up Homeschool Year 2

Well, if you're new here you might not realize that I'm sort of a reluctant teacher. It's not that I…

8 years ago

Field Trip Week: Rose Gardens and Santa Lucia Preserve

We declared last week "Field Trip Week", and had ourselves a grand ol' time. We visited the aquarium, a beautiful…

8 years ago

The Christmas Miracle, Followed by My Great Christmas Crash

Almost two weeks ago, I set out with my four boys to fly from California to Georgia for Christmas. We…

8 years ago

“Doesn’t JD make your heart smile?” It’s a quote post!

Alan, Caleb, and JD were in the kitchen eating cookies. I don't know what JD said, but Caleb looked up…

8 years ago
What a truly realistic schedule would look likeWhat a truly realistic schedule would look like

What a truly realistic schedule would look like

I mentioned before that I'm using this book to build a new family schedule.   My first one was ridiculously…

9 years ago

The Reason I Don’t Want to Fly to Alabama

I love visiting my family. I love going to the beach. I love seeing my people! Why does Alabama have…

9 years ago
One Does Not Simply Take Four Boys to the BeachOne Does Not Simply Take Four Boys to the Beach

One Does Not Simply Take Four Boys to the Beach

One does not simply "take little boys to the beach." When we first moved to California, I was so EXCITED!!!…

9 years ago

What did I expect this beautiful mess to look like???

BOOM!! bounce bounce bounce The school day is done, and I was answering blog comments, and I heard this loud…

9 years ago
Broken teeth, the Boyfriend Rally, and the Missing DustpanBroken teeth, the Boyfriend Rally, and the Missing Dustpan

Broken teeth, the Boyfriend Rally, and the Missing Dustpan

Sometimes I wondered if my life would become less interesting as my children get older and "more mature." BAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Nope.…

9 years ago

These Delightful Children

This boy has loved this third or fourth hand Nursery Rhymes book until it has completely fallen apart. The adorable-ness…

9 years ago