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Ladybug, age 5 1/2
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Monthly Archives: August 2010
Six Pennies
Tonight before bed, Ladybug was reading her Bob book to me. She read, “Jon had six pennies. Dolly had ten pennies.” It was a teachable moment about math so she was counting the pennies in Jon’s hand and Dolly’s hand. … Continue reading
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Good-Bye Summer, Hello Home School
Since July, I have been sitting with my five-year old about an hour or two a day to go over Letters sounds, Phonics, Reading, and Math. Next week, we will be expanding our curriculum to include circle time, Catechism, Science and History. As … Continue reading
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7 Quick Takes Friday: Back-to-School
1. A special thanks to Kyooty who included me for this Back to School tag. I am tagging all my readers and blogging buddies. So, if you have a blog, please let me know in the comment section that you are playing so … Continue reading
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CHEAP BUT GOOD
My husband and I were married eight years before we adopted our oldest daughter. During that time, I, especially, enjoyed learning about wine and how it pairs with food. Of course, I liked to drink it too. For my 35th birthday, we celebrated … Continue reading
Posted in Food & Drink
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In Praise of Adoption
My sister sent me this link. It is an interview of Scott Simon , the host of NPR Weekend Edition, by Terry Gross on Fresh Air which aired today. Scott recently wrote a book entitled Baby, We Were Meant for Each Other, … Continue reading
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Pursuing Prayer
Since I started staying home, my girls have been my #1 focus and frankly, have taken away from my relationship with God. Many mothers have assured me that the additional time I am spending with my girls is in itself a form of … Continue reading
Posted in Coping with change, Faith, Family, Home School
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7 Quick Takes Friday Volume 9
This Quick Takes is hosted by Jen at Conversion Diary. (AKA the “rubber hits the road” version of 7 Quick Takes Friday.) 1. Sunday, I wrote about balance, and I focused on our Family Mission Statement. During this week I have … Continue reading
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For A Moment
Today, after swimming lessons and an early lunch, the girls and I headed to the local indoor Mc Donald’s playground for some 49 cent ice cream cones and a chance to escape the 98 degree weather. As I watched them … Continue reading
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