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  1. Aras

    Commotion in the schoolroom. I walk in and ask, "What's going on?" Kids reply, "Oh... just throwing hundreds and tens blocks at each other." At least they are made of foam...

  2. Aras

    Dd to Ds: Three dots are supposed to be a dramatic pause. You paused but it wasn't very dramatic.

    1. Chrysalis Academy

      Chrysalis Academy

      Everybody's a critic!!! LOL!

  3. Aras

    Ds is learning the theme from Ode to Joy for the guitar. I played a Youtube clip of it and he said, "That's my slow jam." Lol!

    1. mlbuchina

      mlbuchina

      that is awesome lol

    2. Laura's Haven

      Laura's Haven

      That's fantastic! I bet it sounds great on guitar.

       

  4. Aras

    Finally added a profile pic!

  5. Aras

    First day of coop tomorrow, and I'm teaching map coloring. I hope there is at least one kid who likes discrete math as much as I do.

  6. Aras

    I feel like a crumpled piece of paper after last weekend's Girl Scout camp out!

  7. Aras

    I feel so light and free today!

  8. Aras

    I finally committed to a spelling program. I over think things way too much!

  9. Aras

    I just picked up a copy of Britton's Polyhedra Pastimes. I hope it is good!

  10. Aras

    I love that my hometown library offers free and reduced passes to local museums. Yet another reason to have a library card!

    1. Ohdanigirl

      Ohdanigirl

      Me too.

  11. Aras

    I rearranged my homeschool room. Does that mean I am a "real" homeschooler now?

  12. Aras

    I should find out today if we are going to Okinawa or not. I'm excited and bewildered at the same time!

    1. GailV

      GailV

      That DOES sound exciting! Hope it all works out for the best!

  13. Aras

    I went to the Revolutionary War reenactment at Old Sturbridge Village last weekend. It was so much fun!

  14. Aras

    I'm back after a much needed road trip. North shore of Lake Superior, Black Hills of SD, Denver CO. Epic, but it is good to be home.

  15. Aras

    I'm sorry to say, dd, that you will have to change out of your pajamas for your Friday afternoon play date.

    1. KathyBC

      KathyBC

      I've had that conversation. :D

  16. Aras

    If my kids were in PS, today would be their first day. Instead we are halfway across the country visiting the Mayflower II and Plimouth Plantation.

    1. FairProspects

      FairProspects

      Awesome! Homeschooling win! We are planning to do the overnight stay on the Mayflower II at some point.

       

    2. Aras

      Aras

      Definite win :-D I didn't know they did overnights, that would be amazing!

  17. Aras

    It's been two weeks since we started hs, so I asked my children what they thought of it. My ds said he thought it would be harder. I guess I need to do some tweaking!

  18. Aras

    Just ordered Junk Drawer Robotics. This is going to be so much fun!

    1. Tress

      Tress

      That looks like fun! For what ages are you going to use it?

    2. FairProspects

      FairProspects

      It is! But a lot of random gathering of materials depending on how many kids are participating. :)

    3. Aras

      Aras

      We are using it for a group of 9-13 year olds. I think we will have 8 kids in the group. The class doesn't start until end of January so I have some time to gather supplies.

  19. Aras

    Just saw a mouse run out from under my stove. Eek!

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    2. Chelle in MO

      Chelle in MO

      My kind of guy! ;)

       

    3. PinkyandtheBrains.

      PinkyandtheBrains.

      Thank you for the reminder, time to set up traps. It's that time a year again.

       

    4. Aras

      Aras

      I'm going to buy some tonight, I'm also going put all of my dry goods into storage containers!

  20. Aras

    Last year my printer broke right before we started school, my replacement printer just broke. Dejá vu all over again!

    1. mama25angels

      mama25angels

      Oh my goodness! I'm so sorry, I know that frustration all to well

  21. Aras

    Movers are here today. I'm very excited about moving to WA!

    1. idnib

      idnib

      How'd it go?

    2. Aras

      Aras

      It went well, everything is loaded onto the truck and the house is empty and ready for cleaning. How did my house get this dusty??

    3. idnib

      idnib

      I know what you mean about dust. I'm glad things went well!

  22. Aras

    My family finally went on one of those famous Missouri float trips. I have a sunburn, sore shoulders and my kids heard quite a lot of cussing on the river. Overall it was a great experience!

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    2. Kevin'sMom

      Kevin'sMom

      I have lived in Missouri since 2002, but we have NEVER done a float trip. Maybe we should try it?

       

    3. regentrude

      regentrude

      Kevin's Mom: you absolutely should! It is a lot of fun. Try to avoid Saturdays; that's when most people go whose idea of fun involves alcohol and loud obnoxious behavior. Sundays are the best days to have peace and quiet on the river.

  23. Aras

    My husband came home from work and said, "I come bearing gifts." My son replied, "Math manipulatives??" That's my kid.

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    2. Aras

      Aras

      No, they were pastries. My son was still excited.

    3. melbotoast

      melbotoast

      Those are good for division, subtraction, fractions... :)

    4. Woodland Mist Academy

      Woodland Mist Academy

      1 for you, 2 for me... ;)

  24. Aras

    Snow Day!!! Time for sledding and hot cocoa :-D

  25. Aras

    Summer Road Trip 2013 is almost over, time to drive back home and start school. I think we have had enough of vacation and we are ready for school :)

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