Story Time
One of the most treasured aspects of my own childhood, as well as that of my children, is the memories that were built, and the creativity that was sparked, during…
Double, double, toil and trouble!
Not long ago, our household received a shipment that contained dry ice. This serendipitous occasion brought about a micro-science lesson and this little video. (And yes, as a matter of…
Bullet Post
Here we go, all the news in bullets -- with a few pix for fun!! Megan started her college year on Monday and has been falling into her new routine…
Multi-tasking
New rule for the new living room arrangement: The screen is only on if someone is on the bike (and peddling). Yesterday everybody got a turn during The Avengers. I…
Programming
This is a happy thing.... my husband passing on his passion for programming to his son. Here Jacob is listening intently during his first lesson in Java. I'm very happy…
Seussical – Opening Night!
Yesterday began what will surely be a crazed and frenetic weekend to remember. It began with school, as all days inevitably must. Around 10:30 I had to leave to take…
A High School Grad!
This past week has been full of driving and laundry and I haven't had a chance to sit down and really absorb (let alone blog) the events of Monday afternoon.…
Tuna a la oeuf
Today Jacob had cooking class. His task was to plan a menu, prepare the food, and serve it in a manner pleasing to the eye and palate. Although he had…
Commuter School
... is what they call it when you have to do most of your school day on the road. Today started out with a surprise: Paul walked in the door…
Piles O’ Books
It's a funny thing how the homeschooling goes around here from one day to the next. Some days we can't find a book to save our lives; other days we…