I just decided that I'm quitting until the new year. We will still do our read aloud, but no more actual lessons of any kind. When we start back up in January, we will be taking phonics back to the very beginning. This kid needs a confidence boost. Sent from my HTCD160LVW using Tapatalk

Good morning! Coffee! We have appointments and errands today. I wish I could complete them from my bed. My dry erase calendar starts on Monday. Of course, it also still has November on it. I should fix that. Sent from my HTCD160LVW using Tapatalk

My dishtowels don't fall by themselves. Little boy hands tend to help them find the floor. Sent from my HTCD160LVW using Tapatalk

We have 3 dogs. A large German Shepard/Collie mix named Finn Tastic, a medium Border Collie named Madison Hatter, and a small Schnauzer named Scout Rageous. We also have a squirrel tree frog named Autolycus. The boys have been begging for a cat, but Dh hates them. Sent from my HTCD160LVW using Tapatalk

I am officially dressed, as is Weapon X. Now I have to wrestle some clothes onto Captain Mal, which is easier said than done. Sent from my HTCD160LVW using Tapatalk

I slept late this morning and am still on my first cup of coffee. I need to get dressed. We have a speech/OT appointment in an hour. I wish a had a teleporter. Town is too far away. Sent from my HTCD160LVW using Tapatalk

Yesterday my small dog wanted to go out. She was so excited, turning circles and yapping. I opened the door, she ran out into the cold and wet, and immediately ran back inside and snuggled in my blanket. It took less than a second for her to change her mind. Sent from my HTCD160LVW using Tapatalk

I always put duct tape in my own stocking. Sent from my HTCD160LVW using Tapatalk

I planned a Christmas unit study for December. Aside from light math and phonics, this month is all about connecting with my kids, reading great stories, and celebrating the season. I homeschool so I can make these decisions. Sent from my HTCD160LVW using Tapatalk

Looking at bullet journals makes me wish I was better at drawing. I think I might start working through the boys' preschool and kinder doodle books so I can learn. Because that's about my skill level. Also, I am posting here and looking at bullet journals on Pinterest in order to avoid doing housework. I'm calling it 'me time' so I don't feel as guilty.

It is cold and wet outside, but nice and cozy inside. The boys and I are snuggled up reading Christmas-y books and the dogs keep stealing ornaments off my tree. The whole house smells like apple cider and pine tree.

She's going to be upset when I start piling presents down there Sent from my HTCD160LVW using Tapatalk

Our small dog has decided that under the tree is a perfect sleeping spot. She thinks we brought it in just for her. Sent from my HTCD160LVW using Tapatalk

Captain Mal now knows just enough words to argue with me over everything. Not because he really disagrees; just because he CAN. Sent from my HTCD160LVW using Tapatalk

I liked this in support and because I can empathize, not because I like it. How bad would it be to forget it all until tomorrow?

I think I will take a nap. Sent from my HTCD160LVW using Tapatalk

I can't do it. The other patients have been waiting too. And it's not really the receptionist's fault. The whole VA system is broken. They had too many vets that couldn't get appointments for months, so they started overbooking to try to squeeze people in. Now my clinic in particular is both overbooked and understaffed.

Grrr..... Stupid VA outpatient clinic! They've overbooked again. My appointment time was 10 minutes ago and there are still like 6 people in front of me. I'm starving and I would kick a kitten for a cup of coffee right now. Maybe I wouldn't literally kick a kitten. I'm not sure. I can't imagine a situation where my coffee allowance was actually dependant on my willingness to harm baby felines. Sent from my HTCD160LVW using Tapatalk

I have to go get my blood drawn today. I don't want to. I might throw a tantrum if I thought it would get me out of it. I can't even have coffee. And it's so far away. And needles. Ugh. I guess I should be a grownup about it. But I don't wanna! Sent from my HTCD160LVW using Tapatalk

I have tea. I'm not allowed to drink coffee this late. Sent from my HTCD160LVW using Tapatalk

I love puppies. All dogs, really. I like it when big dogs think they are lap dogs. Our 90+ lbs dog is a giant cuddlebug. Sent from my HTCD160LVW using Tapatalk

I bought more lights and some groceries. Weapon X informed me that it's not a Christmas tree unless there's a star on top, so I had to get one of those too. Now I need to bring in the groceries, finish lighting the tree, clean the house, and try to fit a math lesson in somewhere. I'll probably need more coffee. Sent from my HTCD160LVW using Tapatalk

Captain Mal spilled hot cocoa all over his legs. He's okay. I think it scared him more than anything, but it was fairly hot. Poor kiddo. Weapon X picked a beautiful tree last night. It's much bigger than last year's though, and now I need more lights. I guess I should pantz and go to the store. I'm going to finish my coffee first. Sent from my HTCD160LVW using Tapatalk

I found a blank notebook in my desk, and started laying something out. In pencil, because I'm afraid of ink right now. ITT is full of bad influences. Sent from my HTCD160LVW using Tapatalk

The boys got haircuts today and now they look all grown up. Sent from my HTCD160LVW using Tapatalk