The Kiddies
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Tuesday, August 31st, 2010Someone came here twice today with a search of “Wrinkle in Time Lapbook.” So in case that person makes it back, here’s where I got it. Live and Learn Press. My oldest really enjoys it and I would definitely use their products again.
last minute
Saturday, August 28th, 2010Yesterday had two rash decisions for me. We hadn’t planned on going to park because Tues/Wed/Thurs the temps were flirting with 100° and I was sure it was be the same on Friday. So I planned for the girls and I to just get some extra stuff done in lessons. But then I woke up […]
night life
Thursday, August 26th, 2010The days may be blistering hot, but oh how lovely the evening is. I spread a blanket on the patio on the backyard and pulled out a couple chairs for Daisy and I. We’ve listened to all the night sounds- crickets, the coo of a nearby dove, chirps of various other birds- and admired the […]
new table = fun
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010Last night I purchased a folding table because the girls can’t do lessons in the same space. They both have projects that need to be spread out and I don’t like to keep the dining table at its full size because that’s just too big. So a folding table in the living room that could […]
abridged
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010This afternoon we did Tabitha’s bridging ceremony to signify her going from Juniors into Cadettes. She planned the whole thing herself and included all of us wearing silly hats, trumpet blowing and confetti pelting provided by Daisy, and a speech by Tabitha. It was short but sweet and thoroughly her. I also presented her with […]
long day, but in a good way
Monday, August 23rd, 2010To sum up the day- we worked on lessons.
Tabitha went straight to her California history notebook again. This time I did ask her to stop after an hour and a half so we cold get other things done as well. She then moved onto her “A Wrinkle in Time” lapbook and spent quite a long […]
tiny letters
Thursday, August 12th, 2010My font is much smaller on my netbook. At first I simply wondered why I was seeing more of pages than I used to. Then I realized I hate to squint to read comments on Facebook. I don’t think it’s my eyesight, so somehow I need to figure out how to adjust this and how […]
I want my mummy
Monday, August 2nd, 2010Sunday morning the girls and I headed out to the science center to see the mummies exhibit. Chris was supposed to come too, but sadly was still feeling poorly. Since I had already bought tickets and they were non-refundable and couldn’t be exchanged, we had to make the decision to go without him.
But we […]
like a missing limb
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010We sent Tabitha off to camp yesterday.
I’m practically hyperventilating just typing that sentence! I actually was fine saying good-bye and didn’t cry or embarass her, but as we were driving away I just felt so weird. I thought I’d be fine because she goes on outings and sleepovers without me but I guess since I […]
I also choose Miami
Thursday, July 8th, 2010Because I’m pretty sure they have some damn sun shining.
The kids did most of the work for dinner tonight so that was nice for me. I supervised, more with the little than the big, but I didn’t have to step in and do anything. I even let Daisy cut the tofu, I figure the soft […]
time for the show!
Saturday, June 26th, 2010Today was the long-awaited dance recital. We had dress rehearsal first thing this morning, then a brief break, then back to the theater for the show. The girls did great (of course) and the kids were all adorable. I helped out in the little kids’ room again this year. Hoo boy, was it ever loud! […]
progress report
Tuesday, June 15th, 2010I was asked about Tabitha’s current grade level by no less than 3 people last week. This leads me to believe others might have the same question so I thought I’d kind of spell it out for anyone wondering.
She turned 11 this past January, so if she were in a brick and mortar school […]
finis!
Sunday, June 13th, 2010Is it pink?
Is it blue?
You decide!
outings
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010The last couple days I’ve wanted to spend some time with the girls away from the house. So yesterday we went to a play area at a mall that Daisy had never been to and today we went to a new park with a lovely tree for exploring. Sadly, neither outing was what I’d hoped […]
drained
Thursday, May 27th, 2010Today has been a very long day. It was Homeschool Day at LACMA (LA County Museum of Art, too lazy to link), so we headed out there this morning. We aimed to arrive early so we could walk around Tar Lake as it’s next door to the La Brea Tar Pits and Daisy really wanted […]
stuffed
Sunday, May 23rd, 2010Due to the last 3 years of Webk!nz purchases, we have an abundance of stuffed animals in this house. Webk!nz alone account for 217 of our stuffed animals and there are tons of others as well. They were completely taking over the girls’ room. A couple months ago we bought two giant bins and filled […]
Finally, Easter
Monday, May 10th, 2010I finally took care of the Easter pictures yesterday. They may be viewed here.
Cinco de Mayo
Wednesday, May 5th, 2010I was going to write today’s post in Spanish, but decided that would be more trouble than the smile it would give me would be worth. Plus I know I would get enough of it wrong to be positively cringe inducing.
As I sit here in the breeze, I realized how much I love Spring. […]
My eyes are crossed
Wednesday, April 28th, 2010I have been staring at this computer for far too long today. Between the Webk!nz thing and lots of curriculum research I am worn out. I’m desperately trying to find a way to organize all I would like to get for lessons in a way that lets me see at a glance the items I […]
if you give a mom the internet
Thursday, April 22nd, 2010So I was researching composer and artist biographies. There’s a particular series that I like and I was taking the time to write down all the books so I could then look up their date of births and put them in order. From this I found the author also does a series on scientists and […]
“it’s a small world”
Monday, April 19th, 2010Small World outfit- Done! Daisy wore it to Disneyland yesterday so I took lots of pics in front of the attraction. She’s wearing a long sleeve shirt underneath since it was cool in the morning and of course I didn’t get a single picture later after it had been taken off, but that’s okay.
I […]
nothing like the last minute
Thursday, April 15th, 2010So I have the most intricate applique that I’ve ever attempted sitting on my table. Not to mention I haven’t appliqued anything in over a year. Yet, I didn’t even start working on it until this evening and I want it finished Saturday night. Oh, and I also need to make a pair of pants […]
first day
Monday, April 12th, 2010I started math with Daisy today and it went just fine. Clearly it’s easy as can be, but I’m talking more about her attitude. I was sort of afraid that seeing Tabitha do math would scare her off since Tabitha’s math takes a long time to get through and must seem boring as hell to […]
button pushing
Thursday, April 8th, 2010So when I’m not feeling well, or in a bad mood or whatever, the kids are so sweet and understanding and do whatever they can to help me have an easier day. But if I’m in a great mood those same two kids decide to push every button I have in their attempt to ruin […]
just a tuesday
Tuesday, April 6th, 2010Nothing really interesting to report for today. We had dance classes early this morning and violin this afternoon. In between Tabitha did French, spelling and math and Daisy read to me at violin.
I talked to Daisy a bit about dancing because she mentioned wanting to be in her normal class this summer (as opposed to […]
party time
Monday, April 5th, 2010I’ve finally got Daisy’s party pictures up as well. Enjoy!
American Girl Place
Monday, April 5th, 2010I forgot about our trip to Ameircan Girl Place for the girls’ birthdays. I just finished those pictures and they are up on their own page.
American Girl Place
Now, onto party pictures (after I take care of children’s lunch needs).
daisy-ism
Thursday, April 1st, 2010Since I haven’t been up to blogging the last couple of days, I thought I’d quickly dash off something Daisy said on Saturday. The girls dance performance was at a private school (a rather nice looking one at that) and so Daisy says, “When I grow up, if I’m not a normal adult, I think […]
case of the mondays
Monday, March 29th, 2010You know I had such a fabulous weekend and today was the complete opposite. It’s a busy week of fun things but I also have several not so fun but absolutely must-do things and I cannot fit them all in. I was majorly stressing today; enough so that I gave up on the raw foods […]
excellent weekend
Sunday, March 28th, 2010Yesterday was a fairly leisurely morning and then off to a quick dance performance for the girls. It was a community type thing where there were booths from all sorts of businesses and programs relating to kids and they had information about what they offered. It’s not our particular city, but close enough that we […]
reduce, reuse, recycle
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010We had a field trip with our park group today to a recycling center. Tabitha had a good time and Daisy made the best of it, as is her norm. It was too long and too much lecturing for Daisy, but she’s really good about finding something to be positive about. And I did my […]
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