A lot of you have asked. YES. I am planning on blogging about Cycle 2 for Classical Conversations. It’s going to look a little different again this year. I’m still sorting through resources and thinking about our routine. In the meantime, I highly recommend reading Echo In Celebration…even if you’re not a homeschooler or CC...
Day 268 – Day 274
Day 268 John finally got his pigeons. They have already taught him some important life lessons about how sometimes parents need to make decisions for children that they don’t like because we know it is in their best interest. Day 269 Four of the kids competed. Kayla and Grace both placed first in breaking for...
{Answers} Alpha child
You guys ask hard good questions. I’m going to answer them the best I can as things stand now. DISCLAIMER: If you ask them again in 6 months, the answers may be different. I’m also going to milk this Q&A thing by answering one or two questions at a time. We adopted three children –...
Day 261 – Day 267
Just a reminder that there’s still time to submit your questions either about adoption or specifically about our kooky household. Day 261 A night with His Little Feet Day 262 You have to do what you have to do to get the vacation rental’s fridge empty. Day 263 The Crazy Corkum Clan Day 264 I...
Call for Questions
We just returned from almost a week on the road. We’re trying to find our groove again now that we’re back and CC is over. I have a lot floating around in my head but not enough energy to create meaningful posts, so I thought I’d give you a turn. For the next couple days,...
Day 254 – Day 260
Before I start with the past week’s photos, let me mention that I have 20 copies of CollageIt Pro to giveaway. You can enter over at my photography blog. Day 254 There are many good moments mixed in to the hard adjustment that is our life right now. Day 255 All six kids tested...
May I Have Your Attention, Please
Welcome aboard vehicle <license plate number>. I will be your captain. Our estimated time of arrival is ________. For your safety and the comfort of others, please turn off all outside voices and keep your hands securely folded in your lap at all times. This vehicle is equipped with safety belts which should be worn...
Day 247 – Day 253
Day 247 I played a new baby shower game. Create-a-baby-out-of-play-dough. Mine’s the purple one. Day 248 Quiet in our house either means Ty is missing or asleep. Day 249 Can you say, “Afro?” Day 250 Even grammar is fun when you turn it into a race. Day 251 Happy Birthday, John! (P.S. We received updated...