Even though you’d think a workout was equivalent to Chinese water torture the way she carrys on, the hard work is paying off. She, who couldn’t even do a girl push up when she came home, did a couple full Tae Kwon Do style push ups!
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Day 160
I had this awful panic attack Wednesday morning that I had missed taking a picture Tuesday. I mentioned it to PJ. He calmly replied, “Don’t worry, I took pictures yesterday at ice skating.” It’s nice having a kid who always has your back…even if he’s only 9.
{Classical Conversations} Cycle 1 | Week 16 and Week 17 History
In addition to the specific resources for this week, we are also listening to Story of the World (SOTW) on CD, watching selected episodes of Drive Thru History, and keeping a cummulative timeline of things we learn in history. I am planning appropriate activities for Mia that are a little less complicated than last year...
Things I {Heart}: Lanolin
With the Mid-Atlantics’s weather finally realizing it’s winter, chapped lips are running rampant, and it’s only a matter of time before the bloody noses start. While I’m all for Blistex and Chapstick, nothing beats lanolin. It’s a greasy substance secreted by wool-producing animals. Yes, it’s the stuff us mamas use on sore, cracked nipples. That’s...
Day 159
Who knew a field trip to a quarry could be so interesting? The parents learned as much (if not more) than the kids!
Day 158
Paint the town purple! We’re going to the Super Bowl!
Day 157
Late snack, come out, come out wherever you are! My fridge and freezer need organizational help. It’s kind of like a big scavenger hunt finding stuff.
Day 156
The best way to reinforce memory work is by moving your body. The kids are working out and learning multiplication facts. Thanks to Can Do Kids.