When you’re a homeschooler the most wonderful time of the year isn’t in December when snow is falling, carols are being sung and children are so excited for the birth of Baby Jesus presents. The most wonderful time of the year is near the end of the summer when you get to plan for the upcomingContinue reading “It’s the most wonderful time of the year…”
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The French Tutor: How do you say “Shame on me?”
Ok, so the tutoring session went really well today. Our tutor showed up on time and had everything prepared. We sang songs, baked cookies, colored, worked on a poster board, learned new words, played a game. And she stayed longer than an hour. She spoke mainly French but she knew the kids were totally notContinue reading “The French Tutor: How do you say “Shame on me?””
The French Tutor
There comes a time when you have to admit your limits and weaknesses and heed the call for reinforcements. That time of admission, for me, was several years ago, but I only recently got serious about calling in the reinforcements. For two years we’ve lived in one of the most international cities in America andContinue reading “The French Tutor”
Studying
I have signed up for yet another photo journal project. Willette’s Joy of Love. This is only for one month and it’s a daily prompt, which will help me be more creative. What’s super cool is, along with the photo prompt, she gives tips each day on how to take better pictures. Today’s tip wasContinue reading “Studying”
Sleep Reading
We’ve all heard of sleep walking and what kind of problems it can create. I have the interesting phenomenon of sleep reading. Reading makes me sleepy no matter what the subject may be. Text books are snooze fests, of course, but even when I was reading my recent favorites my eyelids would get so heavyContinue reading “Sleep Reading”
The season of strife
Summer is on our heels and there are many things to be grateful for, not the least of these being no more school for several months. The girls will be visiting Nonna & Bop for a couple of weeks. There’s a possible trip to Europe for a couple of weeks. And my girls will beContinue reading “The season of strife”
Not So SAHM 