So, I'm not at all sure about this new blogger format. (I know you may have no idea what I'm talking about...but a lot of my blog readers are bloggers themselves.) If you blog on Blogger, have you tried out the new format for your dashboard? Not liking it one bit.
Maybe it will grow on me . . .
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| Our fun-to-drive Datsun had a good summer. Soon it will be time to put her up for the winter. |
My cats are tearing around the house this morning. I have no idea what has gotten them so wound up. It certainly isn't the catnip we bought for them. Faramir needed to do a report for Challenge A (Classical Conversations - homeschool group) on herbs. Of course, he chose catnip, and we bought some so he could videotape the cats and share with his class. Do you know our weird cats were Totally Uninterested? All three of them!
Well, one of them sniffed it a little bit, but that was it. Weird cats.
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| I spent a couple days making Fig Jam; 32 jars of it! I do hope my friends like Fig Jam. |
How is your school year going this year? (Homeschool or otherwise) It has been challenging to juggle all 4 levels: high school, middle school, elementary, and preschool. Although, I don't really believe in preschool homeschooling, so I'm not sure that counts. Yet, somehow, despite my best efforts Not To Teach Her, Kalliope has managed to learn to count to 5 and name most of the colors of the rainbow. Except indigo. And violet...she just says, "Purple."
You know I jest when I say I tried not to teach her, right? I just mean I haven't done anything formal. I really am astounded by what she has picked up. Maybe this is not surprising. Maybe I've totally forgotten what most three year-olds should know?
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| Our first day of school is always celebrated with an ice cream dinner. This year I made Lucky Charm Treat (like Rice Krispie treats) ice cream sandwiches. Too sweet for me, but the kids loved them! |
Athos, Faramir, and Artemisia are thriving in their CC groups and their studies at home, although they each have their challenges. Athos is with a totally new group in Challenge 2, but has enjoyed getting to know some new people (being the "new kid" again was daunting). Faramir, while not totally being the "new kid", has blossomed despite being known as "Athos' younger brother". And Artemisia is back in class with the same kids she's known since she was 4!
Something I've learned in the past couple of years: the person teaching your child might be one of the Most Important aspects of her education (duh, right?). Being able to have complete control over that is another strength of homeschooling.
It has only taken me 8 years to learn that.
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| Nothing like a well-built firepit to welcome in the autumn chill! |
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When I was teaching all four of mine at once I thought I would pull out all my hair. But, somehow, we made it through and these four kids are my very best friends in the whole world. Just like it should be. Hang in there.
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