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Status Replies posted by Tsuga
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After 9 years of homeschooling, I'm throwing in my hat (for now) and enrolling my 5 school-age kids into a really good charter school next year. At this point I feel like they will get a better education there than what I am able to give them. We'll see! I'm sad and excited.
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My DD is arguing with me that pi is not an unending nonrepeating number. Because, you know, her 6th grade brain and reasoning skills are obviously superior to centuries of mathematical geniuses and thought.
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My DD is arguing with me that pi is not an unending nonrepeating number. Because, you know, her 6th grade brain and reasoning skills are obviously superior to centuries of mathematical geniuses and thought.
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So if I am having a hard time getting my daughter to do her math lesson because she is making hexaflexagons and thinking about patterns do I consider that a success?
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If you eat brownies in really tiny bites, they have fewer calories.
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When a public school counsellor attempts to talk down to me because they assume I don't know how the school system works and what they're responsible for, it takes the patience of Job to remain civil.
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I am a wife and homeschooling mom of 5. We have been homeschooling since 2007.
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Just told ds11 he isn't allowed to practice piano for more than 20 minutes. Had to set the timer for when he needs to stop. My mom never had that problem with me...
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DD#2: "Three plus five again? They asked me what three plus five equals YESTERDAY! Why do I have to keep answering the same questions?"
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Never ask if it could possibly get worse, it can.
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There's a bald eagle hanging out in our yard.
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Ds just explained that he doesn't like jow stressful procrastinating is. "Perhaps we should plan and start earlier." I am SO glad that has finally gotten through!
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Now I don't know whether to get myself 2 days at Peace Hill Farm B&B or a Vitamix (PHF is cheaper). What a lovely dilemma.
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Now I don't know whether to get myself 2 days at Peace Hill Farm B&B or a Vitamix (PHF is cheaper). What a lovely dilemma.
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Our parents surprised us with tickets to the Pac 12 Championship and a Hanukkah trip to Maui!! Sans children!!! Steve and I haven't been on a vacation alone in 7 years. Wow. I am still in shock!!
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Passports are sure expensive these days especially for kids who will need them again in five years.
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Kudos to Seattle Shakespeare for Mother Courage and Her Children!
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"While preparing the potpourri warmer for the Rector's Group's visit, she mistook the oregano for the rosemary. The entire house, from entryway to livingroom, smelled like pot." From The Book I Want to Write Someday
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First scolding from HOA. A neighbor ratted me out for putting out trash 5 hours before approved time. Shame on me.
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First scolding from HOA. A neighbor ratted me out for putting out trash 5 hours before approved time. Shame on me.
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One of my son's mentors is obnoxiously attractive. I feel ridiculous, but it is very hard to focus during our meetings sometimes.
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Just overheard my 3yo ask her sister, "Are animals real?" Homeschool fail.
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"We should read some more Rudyard Kipling, Mom." I think this Classical education thing might be working
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DD#1, playing with a calculator: "Hey, this knows multiplication! Even the SEVENS!"