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  1. quark

    I seem to have an addiction for long-handled dusters.

    1. KathyBC

      KathyBC

      My house would benefit if I could develop such an addiction. :-)

    2. quark

      quark

      If only my house would benefit too. The flesh is willing to use them but the spirit is too weak. :)

    3. quark

      quark

      That is tempting. :)

  2. quark

    Okay, I am going to admit it. Maybe unschooling grammar wasn't such a good idea after all. Sigh.

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    2. lovemykids

      lovemykids

      If all else fails, try The Grammar Key! I believe that most kids are not ready to understand grammar at such a young age anyway… which is why I don’t hang out here much anymore. :-P LOL.

    3. Arcadia

      Arcadia

      He'll catch up in no time :)

    4. quark

      quark

      Thank you both! Have been thinking more and I think it's mostly a usage issue. Going to try the ideas suggested and also not worry too much. :)

  3. quark

    Warm apple bread and vanilla ice cream go really well with math!

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    2. PinkyandtheBrains.

      PinkyandtheBrains.

      Maybe this would help them remember

      to show their work...

    3. quark

      quark

      :) Fingers crossed!

       

    4. quark

      quark

      It doesn't recline all the way unfortunately (cheap mom lol). He makes good use of his desk and chair and worked so hard this past year. It was time for an upgrade!

  4. quark

    Woke up to see both pool and fishless backyard pond partially frozen! So cool!

    1. ebunny

      ebunny

      :-) This takes me back to shoveling snow and ice on winter mornings and drinking huge amounts of coffee to keep warm..

  5. quark

    Dreamed that sweet, loving DS had transformed overnight into a cantankerous, mouthy teen. Obviously worrying too much about the coming years.

    1. Chelle in MO

      Chelle in MO

      That's a NIGHTMARE! And I've lived it several times now. :)

    2. quark

      quark

      Lol. No...dreaming about an only child is still a dream. Living it several times...now, that's a nightmare. Hats off to you! :)

  6. quark

    Anyone else had food burn on the stove while reading the boards here? You guys are a fire hazard! (insert tongue smilie)

    1. Ginevra

      Ginevra

      ...or letting the tea boil away to nothing.

       

    2. Arcadia

      Arcadia

      I have burnt pots and a burnt pan :)

  7. quark

    Math that includes Snape and DeMuggle Juice? Why couldn't I have had it so fun?

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    2. quark

      quark

      DS says he's only seen one HP question so far. Apparently there was a Calvin and Hobbes related question too.

    3. Dana

      Dana

      Calvin and Hobbes would be a huge draw here!

    4. quark

      quark

      :D

  8. quark

    Couldn't get the theme out of my mind so I asked nicely...and DS agreed. He can now play Downton Abbey on the piano! Woohoo!

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    2. ebunny

      ebunny

      LOL. Chocolates? Re reruns of his fav shows?

    3. catz

      catz

      Oooo we want video!

    4. happi duck

      happi duck

      theme songs are surprisingly great!!

  9. quark

    After 2 seasons, you'd think I'd be able to get the Downton theme out of my head.

    1. Sahamamama

      Sahamamama

      Oh, good. I'm not the only one.

  10. quark

    Deleted more than 3000 emails from various folders. Aaah, feeling much better.

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    2. Dana

      Dana

      Impressive!

    3. quark

      quark

      Thanks guys. Can't believe how much e-baggage I was carrying. Feeling so liberated!

    4. ElizabethB

      ElizabethB

      Want to come over and delete some e-mail for me? Just kidding, it's not really hurting anyone, it just sits there, really.

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