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Belle's "Observation" Assignment 23 Aug 2013 | 10:44 pm
Isabelle had to write an observation about something, using the five senses as her basis. She decided, of course, to write about our dog, with whom she is rather infatuated. Here is her assignment: .....
Who's on First? 1 Aug 2013 | 01:23 am
Child: "Mom, where is my back pack?" Me: "Where you left it last." Child: "Where was that?" Me: "How can I know that? You're the one that left it there." Child: "Where?" Me: "Wherever you left i....
Good Bye to Grandma 21 Apr 2013 | 04:03 am
On April 15th, 2013, the Lord took home my Grandma. She was a special lady, and I loved her. I could talk a lot about her many qualities, but I thought today I would concentrate on some fond memories...
Candy Rules and Candy Counseling? 16 Mar 2013 | 09:19 am
There are certain rules that one must live by. One must drive on the right side of the road. One must empty the dryer lint before turning the dryer back on. One must chew one's food with one's mouth c...
Stuff Going On Around Here Today 29 Jan 2013 | 11:45 pm
It is -42 with the wind chill today. My dog woke me by throwing up in her kennel. My house was cold. My skin is itchy because it's so dry. But hey, school will always cheer you up because: Isabelle i...
The Adorableness of Spelling 24 Jan 2013 | 12:52 am
Just read the word "misstep" out loud for spelling. (Complete with a sentence, for context.) This is how Belle spelled it: Miss Tep *grin*
A Homeschooling Conversation 21 Jan 2013 | 10:16 pm
Me: "Cecil, the word "streak" in this case is a noun. You put it as a verb. When it's a verb, it means 'to run around with no clothes on.'" Cecil: "Seriously? I like it when I get something wrong and...
Corb Lund, Disneyland, and Questions, Questions, Questions 21 Dec 2012 | 05:08 am
Recently, I went to a Corb Lund concert. Had a great time, as expected. (Other than when my brother tried to start a brawl, whilst "protecting" me from an unruly and definitely not sober guy. Long sto...
Happy 12th Birthday, Cecil!!!!! 16 Dec 2012 | 02:57 am
Dear Cecil, I know, this message is 2 days late. I'm really sorry. These last couple of days have been a bit crazy and I've just now gotten the time to sit down and think about what I'd like to write...
Treading Water and Kittens 8 Dec 2012 | 10:11 pm
Belle: "Treading water is so hard! I can't do it for very long." Me: "Yeah, it can be kind of hard. You just need to keep practicing." Belle: "My problem is that I go too fast." Me: "You should slo...
