Lemon dishwashing detergent: Washing dishes (by hand!) when I was about 8, looking out the window to the back yard wishing I could go play!
Gunpowder: Takes me back to basic training
Floral departments or anywhere there is a strong fresh flower scent: My dad's funeral
My two little ones have them. My daughter (7) rarely plays hers, but my son (8) plays his a little too much. They are quite handy on long trips. Since they both have one they often play games together.
I chose 2-3 years. My oldest two have been homeschooled since 2008. My youngest two have been homeschooled always except for a brief stint in public school last year when I went back to work.
I have so much to learn, especially with the older ones. Sometimes I feel like I should apologize for using them as experiments--at least, I hope I have it down by the time my younger two are in high school.
Grades
PK-2: 9
3-5: 10
6-8: 10
9-12: 9
My youngest thrived during my kids short time in public school here. She would probably thrive anywhere. My son does better at home though, and I really like the freedom homeschooling allows.
We live in a VERY small town known (in this area) for its great schools. I know several families who pay out of area tuition and drive their kids from 30-40 miles away to attend the local high school.
Haven't posted the last few weeks, but I've been reading! Lately I have read Square Foot Gardening, The Justice Game and I'm currently reading The Hangman's Daughter.
I have the Kindle 2 with 3G. I got it about a year ago and I really love it. I'm so spoiled to reading books on it I feel put upon when I have to hold an actual book for long periods of time. I also really love it for reading on the treadmill. I enlarge the print and it's about a million times easier to read than a regular book while I walk.
Confession: When my DH isn't here, I find reasons for my 15 yo to sleep upstairs, instead of downstairs, where her room is. If she isn't available, I might just have a sleepover with my DD7 & DS8.
I never vote other, but this time I did! :D After our last I really felt certain that I wouldn't want another child. Now I'm not sure I want another, but I'm not sure I don't either.