At the beginning of this school year, I was a bit concerned about where my two elementary aged children were, regarding their comprehension of basic math skills. I did what has turned out to be one of the best things I've ever done as a homeschooling parent--I asked for help. Our tutor turned friend turned… Continue reading The Words Worth More Than a Thousand Pictures
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Sharing Stories Around the Picnic Table
On New Year's Day, over Maemae's Swedish Christmas Ginger Cookies in the shapes of Star Wars characters with a side of sparkling cider, I got to share stories with my nephews and my littles. They sat around the picnic table I bought and brought home and painted on one of the occasions the Fella was… Continue reading Sharing Stories Around the Picnic Table
Haiku Week, Part 5
Those gatherings where the adults know each other but the children not as much, and by the end when it is time to leave, the children know each other better and have laughed more than any of the adults. Yeah those. Ever been to one? The funny thing is--on the way home from such as… Continue reading Haiku Week, Part 5
I Might Need A Nap 