Blessings

Posted on February 27, 2007 by

     There are days when it seems nothing is going right.  We oversleep, burn the toast, and someone has left less than a swallow in the milk jug.  The house looks like a wild animal has trampled through it, the kids are in a defiant mood, and try as we might, nothing seems to get accomplished. We feel like failures as a parent, teacher, and homemaker. We just want to give up. As hard as … Continue reading →

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Tortellini Soup

Posted on February 26, 2007 by

Proverbs 31:15- She gets up while it is still dark: she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls. This is a hearty soup that my family asks me to make at least once a month, even in the summer. 1 lb. ground beef or turkey, browned and drained 3 @ 14 oz cans (or 2 cartons, 32 oz) of beef broth 1 can diced tomatoes w/juice, @26oz. can 1 can/jar spaghetti … Continue reading →

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School of Tomorrow Opinion(Warning-this one is long)

Posted on February 23, 2007 by

  I thought today that I would share my opinions on the School of Tomorrow curricula. I have some background in using it in three ways. The first is that in the late 70’s I was a student in a school that used the program and I graduated using it.  Second, before homeschooling my children, we enrolled them in a school using the program from which my oldest graduated. And finally third, I taught in … Continue reading →

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When I

Posted on February 22, 2007 by

When I was born and left the comfort of my mother’s womb, It was the hardest thing I ever had to do. When I was learning to walk and stumbling with every step, It was the hardest thing I ever had to do. When I went to school and tried to learn English, math and science, It was the hardest thing I ever had to do. When my family moved away and I had to … Continue reading →

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"Ah-Ha"

Posted on February 21, 2007 by

  Yesterday we experienced one of those “Ah Ha!” moments. My son was working on learning to solve algebraic expressions with variables on both sides of the equation.  While we were working the example that all too familiar glassy stare began to emerge across his face and his standard response to my “Do you understand?” of “Yes.” seemed empty.  As he began to work the practice problems it became clear that he didn’t understand.  We … Continue reading →

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