I am sick of winter that is all!!!
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Homeschool Memoirs
Can anyone believe 2009 is ALMOST here? Seems like just last week the summer-sun was shining. With every new year, like many, I try to make a list of goals and tasks I would like to accomplish for that year.
THEME
This week I want to set our minds on setting some goals for next year, whether personal, for the whole family, or for school.
THEME
This week I want to set our minds on setting some goals for next year, whether personal, for the whole family, or for school.
Wow what a question!!! I have goals it's just getting them all together. So maybe NUMBER 1 is ORGANIZE!!!!!
2. Find a math my son likes and don't confuse him anymore than I already have LOL.
3. Have Skyler learn to read
4. Possibly bring Fox back home to school.
5. Straughten out my pre-teens attitude before she doesn't get to reach her teens!!
6. My personal weight loss goals (any help here bloggers would be great).
7. Make my lesson plans for the year during summer.
8. Find a homeschool planner that I actually like to use.
9. Have more patience
10. Get more discipline with the wild kids.
11. To finally admit to myself that she really is no longer a baby and let go before I do damage.
12. To find some sort of peace with things I can't let go of or change.
13. To have more fun with the children.
14. Maybe quit smoking (pray alot on this one).
15. Study the bible more with my children.
16. To find a new me one I actually get along with.
17. To make more messes with art.
18. To hug them more.
19. To not worry.
20. To be thankful for what is here and know the rest will follow as long as I believe.
Most important though I want to remeber to remind people of how I feel about them all the time. My grandmother passed early this year and in the later year my uncle. All of the pictures I forgot to send, phone calls I forgot to make, cards I was to busy to write all of that will never get done now. I want to make sure people I love know that I love them, how important their life is to me and what it means to have them here for me. I think this is a good start and I cannot wait to read everyone elses!!!!
Monday, December 22, 2008
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Homeschool Memoirs
THEME
This week I want to invite you to share one of your favourite winter treats. A treat you look forward to making when the snow falls and include the recipe for it so others can try it out.
Well I don't have a recipe cause it's usually the stuff that comes out in stores that are my favorites. Egg Nog for one MMMMMMMMMMM!!!! What is really good is the McDonalds Egg Nog Milkshake and have them add some chocolate to it or add syrup when you get home. Of course candy canes in coco are great too. I love any chocolate mint as well. Chocolate covered cherries too are great. That is about all I can think of.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Frugal Mommy of Two;s blog give aways!!!! Go Check It Out
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me4kidz Giveaway
This is one of the neatest first aid kits I have seen.
My favorite is the medibuddy because it fits right in my purse!
Includes....
(15) 3/4 “ X 3” Red, Blue & Yellow Crayon Bandages(1) 3” Knee & Elbow Bandage(1) Sting Relief Pad(4) 2” X 2” Gauze Pads (2 Two Packs)(3) 5” X 8” Antiseptic Wipes (sting free)(1) Burn Relief Cream(2) Antibiotic Ointments(12) Kid Friendly Fun Stickers(1) Carry Anywhere Case.ALL PRODUCTS ARE LATEX FREE!!
Here is a new products from me4kids:
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Here is a little info on me4kidz:
"me4kidz™, LLC is a family-owned & operated business. Its core focus is designing functional and modern first-aid kits that prompt and inspire parents and caregivers world-wide to be prepared when it comes to every day childhood injuries. All of their products are exclusively Made in the USA; which in turn gives back to our Country by keeping jobs in the United States. They donate product each year to various educational fundraisers and children’s organizations to better the lives of others that can't afford first aid products. me4kidz is very conscious of the environment." One lucky reader will win the Medibuddy & Diaper Bag Buddy!
How to win? GO VISIT THE BLOG!!!!!!! Link above the pics!!!!
This is one of the neatest first aid kits I have seen.
My favorite is the medibuddy because it fits right in my purse!
Includes....
(15) 3/4 “ X 3” Red, Blue & Yellow Crayon Bandages(1) 3” Knee & Elbow Bandage(1) Sting Relief Pad(4) 2” X 2” Gauze Pads (2 Two Packs)(3) 5” X 8” Antiseptic Wipes (sting free)(1) Burn Relief Cream(2) Antibiotic Ointments(12) Kid Friendly Fun Stickers(1) Carry Anywhere Case.ALL PRODUCTS ARE LATEX FREE!!
Here is a new products from me4kids:
"DIAPER BAG BUDDY™ is jampacked with organic diaper rashcream, natural aloe Vera gel packs,organic face & body moisturizer,latex free jr. bandages, natural tushwipes, a reusable thermometer,organic shampoo & body wash allwrapped up in a 100% recycledcarry anywhere case. "
Here is a little info on me4kidz:
"me4kidz™, LLC is a family-owned & operated business. Its core focus is designing functional and modern first-aid kits that prompt and inspire parents and caregivers world-wide to be prepared when it comes to every day childhood injuries. All of their products are exclusively Made in the USA; which in turn gives back to our Country by keeping jobs in the United States. They donate product each year to various educational fundraisers and children’s organizations to better the lives of others that can't afford first aid products. me4kidz is very conscious of the environment." One lucky reader will win the Medibuddy & Diaper Bag Buddy!
How to win? GO VISIT THE BLOG!!!!!!! Link above the pics!!!!
Weekly Report
Well some got done some did not. Their daddy was vacationing this week so we lapbooked and played. We went to Chuck E Cheese where Fox spent his tickets on dinosaur bones which led him to build a museum when we got home. That was neat. Skyler did week 1 of My Fathers World K Letter S and The Sun. The boys both made lapbooks from homeschoolshare My Fathers Dragon and had fun doing them. Really big lapbooks by the way!! Skyler made Madeline's Christmas lapbook and I think she had fun too. Hope everyone had a great week and slideshows follow this post!!
Damians My Fathers Dragon Lapbook
Damian put a bit more than Fox into his adventure story.
Damian’s Dragon
Once upon a time Damian and the dragon were going to outer space. Damian rode the dragon up into the sky. Soon they were heading to Jupiter to find aliens. On Jupiter while walking they found an alien. The alien took them to their hive where they found other space men. The space men were gathering the aliens eggs.
Damian and the dragon came up with a plan to stop them and save the aliens eggs. But the plan did not work to stop them. Damian and the dragon made jail cells to stop the space men. They locked up the space men and took their ship. The eggs were saved so Damian and the dragon said good bye to the aliens and went home.
THE End
Damian’s Dragon
Once upon a time Damian and the dragon were going to outer space. Damian rode the dragon up into the sky. Soon they were heading to Jupiter to find aliens. On Jupiter while walking they found an alien. The alien took them to their hive where they found other space men. The space men were gathering the aliens eggs.
Damian and the dragon came up with a plan to stop them and save the aliens eggs. But the plan did not work to stop them. Damian and the dragon made jail cells to stop the space men. They locked up the space men and took their ship. The eggs were saved so Damian and the dragon said good bye to the aliens and went home.
THE End
Fox's My Fathers Dragon Lapbook
His adventure story was short and sweet...
Fox's Adventure With The Dragon
One day Fox and the dragon had an adventure. They went back to
Wild Island to see the silly animals. The animals were still mad because
the dragon was gone. They left Wild Island after they saw them. They
decided to go to another jungle and look at animals. After that they went
home to bed.
Very to the point, Good job Fox!!!!
Fox's Adventure With The Dragon
One day Fox and the dragon had an adventure. They went back to
Wild Island to see the silly animals. The animals were still mad because
the dragon was gone. They left Wild Island after they saw them. They
decided to go to another jungle and look at animals. After that they went
home to bed.
Very to the point, Good job Fox!!!!
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Homeschool Memoirs Chores!!!
Oh how often we either say it or hear it … “Too much to do, not enough time!”? I hear it and say it quite often. How do you manage all the tasks you have to complete in just 24hours? There are a lot of different methods on how to get chores and organizing done. Some have a strict schedule others just kinda wing it.
THEME:
This week I would you to share how chores are done in your home. How you order your day with school and getting housework done. How do you decide which chores should be done by which child, of which age? I’m looking forward to hearing them!
THEME:
This week I would you to share how chores are done in your home. How you order your day with school and getting housework done. How do you decide which chores should be done by which child, of which age? I’m looking forward to hearing them!
Chores HA!!!! Well once upon a time I was a firm believer that I should do it all well after 4 that changed! I need help in this area big time. They know what they are suppose to do I guess it is my following through that needs to be stricter. As of right now when I need something done I seem to rangle the closest kid or the one who won't whine much. I need a schedule, I need organization and obedience school too!!
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Saturday, December 6, 2008
14 Days Of Homeschooling!!!!
14 Days of Homeschooling
To the tune of "Twelve Days of Christmas."
On the first day of homeschool my neighbor said to me, "Can you homeschool legally?"
On the second day of homeschool my neighbor said to me, "Are they socialized, can you homeschool legally?"
On the third day of homeschool my neighbor said to me, "Do you give them tests, are they socialized, can you homeschool legally?"
On the fourth day of homeschool my neighbor said to me, "What about P.E., do you give them tests, are they socialized, can you homeschool legally?"
On the fifth day of homeschool my neighbor said to me, "YOU ARE SO STRANGE! What about P.E., do you give them tests, are they socialized, can you homeschool legally?"
On the sixth day of homeschool my neighbor said to me, "How long will you homeschool, YOU ARE S0 STRANGE, what about P.E. , do you give them tests, are they socialized, can you homeschool legally?"
On the seventh day of homeschool my neighbor said to me, "Look at what they're missing, how long will you homeschool, YOU ARE SO STRANGE!, what about P.E., do you give them tests, are they socialized, do you homeschool legally?"
On the eighth day of homeschool my neighbor said to me, "Why do you do this, look at what they're missing, how long will you homeschool, YOU ARE SO STRANGE, what about P.E. do you give them tests, are they socialized, do you homeschool legally?"
On the ninth day of homeschool my neighbor said to me, "They'll miss the prom, why do you do this, look at what they're missing, how long will you homeschool, YOU ARE SO STRANGE!, what about P.E. do you give them tests, are they socialized, do you homeschool legally?"
On the tenth day of homeschool my neighbor said to me, "What about graduation, they'll miss the prom, why do you do this, look at what they're missing, how long will you homeschool, YOU ARE SO STRANGE!, what about P.E., do you give them tests, are they socialized, can you homeschool legally?"
On the eleventh day of homeschool my neighbor said to me, "I could never do that, what about graduation, they'll miss the prom, why do you do this, look at what they're missing, how long will you homeschool, YOU ARE SO STRANGE, what about P.E., do you give them tests, are they socialized, can you homeschool legally?"
On the twelfth day of homeschool my neighbor said to me, "Can they go to college, I could never do that, what about graduation, they'll miss the prom, why do you do this, look at what they're missing, how long will you homeschool, YOU ARE SO STRANGE, What about P.E., do you give them tests, are they socialized, can you homeschool legally?"
On the thirteenth day of homeschool I thoughtfully replied: "They Can go to college, yes you can do this, they can have graduation, we don't like the prom, we do it cuz we like it, they are missing nothing, we'll homeschool forever, WE ARE NOT STRANGE!, We give them P.E., and we give them tests, they are socialized, AND WE HOMESCHOOL LEGALLY!
On the fourteenth day of homeschool my neighbor said to me, "How can I get started, why didn't you tell me, where do I buy curriculum, when is the next conference, WILL PEOPLE THINK WE'RE STRANGE? I think we can do this, if you will help us, we'll join a sports team, and we'll homeschool legally."
To the tune of "Twelve Days of Christmas."
On the first day of homeschool my neighbor said to me, "Can you homeschool legally?"
On the second day of homeschool my neighbor said to me, "Are they socialized, can you homeschool legally?"
On the third day of homeschool my neighbor said to me, "Do you give them tests, are they socialized, can you homeschool legally?"
On the fourth day of homeschool my neighbor said to me, "What about P.E., do you give them tests, are they socialized, can you homeschool legally?"
On the fifth day of homeschool my neighbor said to me, "YOU ARE SO STRANGE! What about P.E., do you give them tests, are they socialized, can you homeschool legally?"
On the sixth day of homeschool my neighbor said to me, "How long will you homeschool, YOU ARE S0 STRANGE, what about P.E. , do you give them tests, are they socialized, can you homeschool legally?"
On the seventh day of homeschool my neighbor said to me, "Look at what they're missing, how long will you homeschool, YOU ARE SO STRANGE!, what about P.E., do you give them tests, are they socialized, do you homeschool legally?"
On the eighth day of homeschool my neighbor said to me, "Why do you do this, look at what they're missing, how long will you homeschool, YOU ARE SO STRANGE, what about P.E. do you give them tests, are they socialized, do you homeschool legally?"
On the ninth day of homeschool my neighbor said to me, "They'll miss the prom, why do you do this, look at what they're missing, how long will you homeschool, YOU ARE SO STRANGE!, what about P.E. do you give them tests, are they socialized, do you homeschool legally?"
On the tenth day of homeschool my neighbor said to me, "What about graduation, they'll miss the prom, why do you do this, look at what they're missing, how long will you homeschool, YOU ARE SO STRANGE!, what about P.E., do you give them tests, are they socialized, can you homeschool legally?"
On the eleventh day of homeschool my neighbor said to me, "I could never do that, what about graduation, they'll miss the prom, why do you do this, look at what they're missing, how long will you homeschool, YOU ARE SO STRANGE, what about P.E., do you give them tests, are they socialized, can you homeschool legally?"
On the twelfth day of homeschool my neighbor said to me, "Can they go to college, I could never do that, what about graduation, they'll miss the prom, why do you do this, look at what they're missing, how long will you homeschool, YOU ARE SO STRANGE, What about P.E., do you give them tests, are they socialized, can you homeschool legally?"
On the thirteenth day of homeschool I thoughtfully replied: "They Can go to college, yes you can do this, they can have graduation, we don't like the prom, we do it cuz we like it, they are missing nothing, we'll homeschool forever, WE ARE NOT STRANGE!, We give them P.E., and we give them tests, they are socialized, AND WE HOMESCHOOL LEGALLY!
On the fourteenth day of homeschool my neighbor said to me, "How can I get started, why didn't you tell me, where do I buy curriculum, when is the next conference, WILL PEOPLE THINK WE'RE STRANGE? I think we can do this, if you will help us, we'll join a sports team, and we'll homeschool legally."
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Homeschool Memoirs
THEME:
This week it’s seriously going to be just fun. This week share your favourite candies. I know from being on the HSBA Post team that Sprittibee and Dawn love gummy-bears, and maybe Bunny too. Have fun with this… and you’re welcome to post a photo of YOU eating your favourite candy. Haha!
God’s Word is also like sweetness to our souls. His sweet love, forgiveness, comfort, peace, and more is what makes our lives seem a little more bearable when things get rough. Whenever you eat your sweet piece of goodness remember that God loves you and will always be there when life seems sour.
This is my favorite candy bar. I can eat it alllllll day long. I really like to break it up in pieces and mix it in with this sweet spicy trail mix stuff I buy. I could probally live on it if I had too.
Share a scripture for this week as well. One that lifts you up when you’re feeling discouraged.
This too shall pass. I say it all the time with those boys! LOL
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Weekly Repost
We did nothing!!!! OK we cleaned, Devlin and Fox did K12, Damian played and the only thing Skyler did was color mixing. We read Mouse Paint and White Rabbits Color Book and used her new science kit to learn how to mix colors. She had a blast and was truly amazed at the fact it actually worked!!!! After she filled up the little wells with mixes she took all the extra and put it into the tub and took a bath.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
CurrClick Black Friday Freebies
This Friday, November 28th, put on your pajamas, put away your pocketbooks and "head over" to CurrClick's best ever Black Friday Freebie Giveaway and Homeschooling Through the Holidays Sale!**Look for these graphics on our homepage at 10 am EST on Friday, November 28th:
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Homeschool Memoirs
THEME
This week, you guessed it, is going to be about having a thankful heart! Yes, of course, we should always be thankful for everything we’re blessed with, but it’s not too often we actually sit and ponder what. This week please join me in writing 27 things you’re thankful (There’s got to be at least 27things!). I picked 27 because this year Thanksgiving is on the 27th of November.
Also, share a Scripture verse for this week!
Above all God after that........
1 Devlin
2 Damian
3 Fox
4 Skyler
5 I got to say goodbye to my grandmother
6 I homeschool
7 My parents
8 My very weird brother
9 All my neices
10 My nephew
11 My friend Dawn
12 My friend Anna
13 Mt Dew
14 my son is high functioning
15 my computer
16 my rabbit
17 heat
18 groceries
19 my mothers friendship
20 my dads positive attention LOL
21 The wonderful years with all of my grandmothers
22 That compared to some my father did not suffer long
23 my daughters asthma being controlled
24 freedom to make decisions like homeschooling
25 my sister I never hear from
26 My sister I rarely hear from
27 Life I'm alive
I am sure there is a whole lot more but it is after midnight so that is the best I can do right now.
Happy Thanksgiving
Friday, November 21, 2008
Look What I Bought Skyler.....
OK well, I suckered her dad into it. Don't matter really it looked so cool. I can't wait to do the color mixing and crystal making. She will have so much fun!!!
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Weekly Report 11/17 11/21
Well granted it's Thursday but I know this week is done as far as I am concerned. Two fieldtrips and everyday household things has been enough. Damian did finish his book "If You Were At The First Thanksgiving" and his lapbook to go along as big as that was it was enough for this week. It was three folders long and alot of writing, cutting etc etc. The fieldtrips were great. Devlin will do a job shadowing at the Animal Care Hospital tomorrow so that should be interesting. Devlin and Fox will do their Hoosier Academy cirriculum tomorrow. My week is done and I am very tired.
The cover that he did not want to draw pictures of the food.
First folder
Second folder
Third folder
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Homeschool Memoirs
Homeschool Memoirs
Well, the polls have been open to vote for your favourite homeschool sites of 2008 and many have already ready cast their votes. Not too much longer before they close in fact. I’ve already voted for mine, including my sister in Best Teen Gal category and my little sister in Best Blog Design. Haha, I’m a little biased on those two and well imho they’re the best! I even made an “I Voted” sticker to stick on my site so others would go vote as well.
THEME
This week I want to invite you to nominate your family to their correct categories as well has have others nominate them. While my two sisters are listed under Best Teen and Best Design, those definitely are NOT the best traits they have nor the funniest.
This is how you do it…. you post the category that best describes each of your family members and write something about why you nominated them in that category, and you’re welcome to post photos.
Devlin Lucille is nominated for being the Best Daughter I Could Ever Hope For Award. She is the most helpful, the best behaved (mostly) and surely the most sweet compassionate child in the world.
Skyler is nominated for the Best Funny Face Award. She rarely smiles she gives these lopsided looks that everyone laughs at. She is also nominated for the Most Personality Award!!!
Fox is nominated for The Busiest Child Award. He goes more than the energizer bunny let me tell ya. From the time his feet hit the floor till he passes out he is busy busy busy!!!
Damian is nominated for The Best Imagination Award. You can be talking about anything at all and that child can make up a story. He can make up a story even if your not talking about it!!
Skyler is nominated for the Best Funny Face Award. She rarely smiles she gives these lopsided looks that everyone laughs at. She is also nominated for the Most Personality Award!!!Fox is nominated for The Busiest Child Award. He goes more than the energizer bunny let me tell ya. From the time his feet hit the floor till he passes out he is busy busy busy!!!
Damian is nominated for The Best Imagination Award. You can be talking about anything at all and that child can make up a story. He can make up a story even if your not talking about it!!
Care Animal Hospital Fieldtrip
Today we watched a kitty have surgery. He got his claws removed and got netured. It was very intersting!! Devlin is going back on Friday to job shadow the vet. It was very different kind of trip and I think everyone learned alot!!
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Indiana State Museum
Yesterday we went on a field trip to the Indiana State Museum. Devlin was thrilled with the Girl Scout set up and Damian went nuts for the Indians, Fox ran everywhere and so did Skyler. They all loved the chocolate display. I could have spent all day if the kids would have been still ypo actually look at anything!!! They got cute pass ports that got stamps at different locations. All in all it was pretty cool I just was not fond of the whole no photography. I am not fond of anywhere I can't take pics. There was so much more to see after I was told of teh no camera thing. Oh well it was fun!!!
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