I found a couple of great sayings that I would like to remember and use in my life.
1. When one door of happiness closes, another opens: but we often look so long at the closed door, that we do not see the one that has opened for us.
2. "Never argue with an idiot; they will just bring you down to their level and beat you with experience."
The older I get, the more I realize that this is so true! So true!
Feel free to leave me some of your favorite sayings.
Life As We Know It!
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
School's in session-or is it????
This has been the big question all month. Our town of Oakdale started school on August 6th, and I feel like that is a crime. Too early, too hot! YUCK! I, on the other hand, am slacking off until after Labor Day! Unfortunately, Hickman Charter School started their year-long Monday classes yesterday.
I did take the kids for their classes, but then declared the rest of this week-teacher workshop days. :)
I took a few pictures of the kids on their first (kind of first) day of school just to prove that my kids do get dressed and leave the house even though they are homeschooled. These pictures are for those adults who continually tell my children to "pretend that they are in school" when they are talking to them about life, peer pressure, homework, etc.
All kidding aside, it is so weird to think that Amanda is in 8th grade. She has grown up so much this summer, both physically and emotionally. It is hard to think that she is growing up so quickly. She told me this morning as I was doing her hair that at this point next year, she will be in high school. NOOOOOOOOOO!
Daniel is in 6th/7th grade this year. He is taking a 7th grade Pre-algebra class. He was concerned at first because he is technically only in the 5th grade and he is small for his age, but after his first class at Hickman, he is hooked on algebra. Hurray! Because I will be teaching Daniel's math Tues-Fri, Hickman asks the parents to attend this class with their child. Daniel thinks that it is funny to be in class with MOM. We had a good time together!
As for Stephanie, she is in 1st grade this year. It is hard to believe that my peanut is growing up so quickly. She was nervous about her classes, but told me later that she had no reason to worry. It was fun and easy. I am excited about working with Stephanie this year.
I did take the kids for their classes, but then declared the rest of this week-teacher workshop days. :)
I took a few pictures of the kids on their first (kind of first) day of school just to prove that my kids do get dressed and leave the house even though they are homeschooled. These pictures are for those adults who continually tell my children to "pretend that they are in school" when they are talking to them about life, peer pressure, homework, etc.
All kidding aside, it is so weird to think that Amanda is in 8th grade. She has grown up so much this summer, both physically and emotionally. It is hard to think that she is growing up so quickly. She told me this morning as I was doing her hair that at this point next year, she will be in high school. NOOOOOOOOOO!
Daniel is in 6th/7th grade this year. He is taking a 7th grade Pre-algebra class. He was concerned at first because he is technically only in the 5th grade and he is small for his age, but after his first class at Hickman, he is hooked on algebra. Hurray! Because I will be teaching Daniel's math Tues-Fri, Hickman asks the parents to attend this class with their child. Daniel thinks that it is funny to be in class with MOM. We had a good time together!
As for Stephanie, she is in 1st grade this year. It is hard to believe that my peanut is growing up so quickly. She was nervous about her classes, but told me later that she had no reason to worry. It was fun and easy. I am excited about working with Stephanie this year.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Another visit from the tooth fairy
Well, we finally did it! We finally convinced Stephanie to let us pull her wiggly tooth. This tooth has been loose and sticking straight out for a few weeks now. Her adult teeth were already growing in, but the baby tooth was holding on tight. Stephanie ate an apple, corn on the cob, and a bagel, but still her baby tooth wouldn't budge.
We were concerned that it would cause other problems, so on Wednesday night before bed, I finally convinced her to let me pull it. It took some bribing. I told her that I would give her three Dibbs if she would let me pull it. She agreed.
I put dental floss in a loop around the base and under the wiggliest part of her tooth. I then tightened the floss, and the tooth popped out. Yikes! Blood everywhere. Steph didn't know, so she didn't freak out, but I did. My tummy turned, and I knew that I owed her a whole ice cream Popsicle, instead of just a few Dibbs.
Steph was excited about the tooth fairy coming again and leaving her $2.00. I took her to the dollar store the next day. She bought two Princess frisbees and a crown.
Doug and I were excited about having that persistent tooth finally out. But, I have to admit that I do cringe every time I see the pictures and think about the whole experience. YUCK!
We were concerned that it would cause other problems, so on Wednesday night before bed, I finally convinced her to let me pull it. It took some bribing. I told her that I would give her three Dibbs if she would let me pull it. She agreed.
I put dental floss in a loop around the base and under the wiggliest part of her tooth. I then tightened the floss, and the tooth popped out. Yikes! Blood everywhere. Steph didn't know, so she didn't freak out, but I did. My tummy turned, and I knew that I owed her a whole ice cream Popsicle, instead of just a few Dibbs.
Steph was excited about the tooth fairy coming again and leaving her $2.00. I took her to the dollar store the next day. She bought two Princess frisbees and a crown.
Doug and I were excited about having that persistent tooth finally out. But, I have to admit that I do cringe every time I see the pictures and think about the whole experience. YUCK!
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Southern California Trip-Take Three
We headed down to Southern California for our third time this summer. Doug had a one day conference in LA, so we took the opportunity to stretch it out to a week long vacation. We stayed with Uncle Frank for a few days, and then headed to Glendale.
At Uncle Frank's house, Amanda made yummy cookies and learned how to make Uncle Frank's world famous Paradise jam. If you would like to sample this awesome jam or any other of the wonderful varieties that Frank gave us, just give us a holler.
Frank's son, Brad, and his family came for Sunday dinner and to celebrate Brad's birthday. It was a houseful of people, but a lot of fun. We also learned how to play Ticket To Ride (Germany version). Very addicting.
For those of you who were concerned about our lack of AC in the van. No need to be concerned any longer. We endured 6 hours of heat and open windows on the way down to LA, but found a great place that fixed the AC for 1/3 of the price that Oakdale garage was going to charge us. We even got a 1 year warranty. Hurray for AC!
If you are asking yourself if this is our last trip to LA for a while, let me tell you that it is not. We have another trip planned for mid September. Oh, the joys of homeschooling. Travel at will (and at the company's expense)! :)
At Uncle Frank's house, Amanda made yummy cookies and learned how to make Uncle Frank's world famous Paradise jam. If you would like to sample this awesome jam or any other of the wonderful varieties that Frank gave us, just give us a holler.
Frank's son, Brad, and his family came for Sunday dinner and to celebrate Brad's birthday. It was a houseful of people, but a lot of fun. We also learned how to play Ticket To Ride (Germany version). Very addicting.
For those of you who were concerned about our lack of AC in the van. No need to be concerned any longer. We endured 6 hours of heat and open windows on the way down to LA, but found a great place that fixed the AC for 1/3 of the price that Oakdale garage was going to charge us. We even got a 1 year warranty. Hurray for AC!
If you are asking yourself if this is our last trip to LA for a while, let me tell you that it is not. We have another trip planned for mid September. Oh, the joys of homeschooling. Travel at will (and at the company's expense)! :)
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