KrissiK Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Beautiful picture, Angi. Pizza is in the oven. Girls are busy working on building their California missions. They arrived a little late. About 80 years too late. We just finished the Gold Rush and California became the 31st State. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 My dishwasher died. It is old enough that I figured it is time for a new dishwasher rather than shelling out to get it fixed and then likely having it break again in a few months. So I went to Lowes this morning and picked out a new dishwasher; it was on sale and they also gave me free installation so I'm feeling happy. I did spring for the extended warranty because our appliances get much heavier than average usage; I used the extended warranty service twice on my old dishwasher. 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 5 hours ago, Jean in Newcastle said: I wrote a song about all ds' stuffies and pizza. The two most important things for him. I wrote a song about my youngest's big toe. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 21 minutes ago, Renai said: I wrote a song about my youngest's big toe. I remember this. Why do I remember this? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Slache said: I remember this. Why do I remember this? I posted it before. Video and everything. Edited October 30, 2019 by Renai 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 5 minutes ago, Renai said: I posted it before. Video and everything. I thought that. I can almost see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Just now, Slache said: I thought that. I can almost see it. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8AgbG4Z0x4NNUZZbFJOWk9KMGc/view?usp=sharing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 1 minute ago, Renai said: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8AgbG4Z0x4NNUZZbFJOWk9KMGc/view?usp=sharing That's the one! I knew there was purple involved somehow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 If anyone calls that sock blue I'm setting something on fire. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 12 minutes ago, Slache said: If anyone calls that sock blue I'm setting something on fire. No, it's really yellow. Jk. It's purple. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Happy Wednesday! Kid #5 is still sick, but everyone else is at church. I may make myself a bowl of popcorn. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, Paradox5 said: Maize congrats on the new dishwasher. Ours is good only for rinsing and sterilizing. Which one did you choose? It's the entry level Bosch. Our old one was a Frigidaire, it did a good job cleaning the dishes but reliability was poor. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 I did all the things. Now, I am resting a bit before all the Wednesday night madness begins. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 DH is on his way home. He texted that his flight to Phoenix was leaving. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 The apartment will not be refunding us the towing fee. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 2 hours ago, Slache said: The apartment will not be refunding us the towing fee. JJM, your services are required! 2 hours ago, ThatBookwormMom said: Home with sugar high kids. I got the editing job! I'm going to bed now. Sleep well, my friends! Congratulations! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Good night! Sweet dreams! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 This game....... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 One more out...... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 How ya doing Junie?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Did we win yet? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Not yet. Yes. We won!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 No! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 2 minutes ago, Slache said: No! Yep. ‘Fraid so!! It was a good game. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 I can't believe we've lost! I've been an Astros fan for like... two whole hours! 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 17 minutes ago, Slache said: I can't believe we've lost! I've been an Astros fan for like... two whole hours! That’s ok, honey. By Friday you’ll have forgotten who even played in the World Series. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 5 minutes ago, KrissiK said: That’s ok, honey. By Friday you’ll have forgotten who even played in the World Series. What's the World Series? 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Too tired. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 1 hour ago, Servant4Christ said: Good morning all. Youngest decided that sleep is overrated so I'm up drinking coffee while he plays. He's already ate breakfast and is now on a mission to make the biggest toy mess possible. I'm just hoping he doesn't wake the rest of the house. No one answered your TTT question. Are you getting the book? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 18 minutes ago, Slache said: No one answered your TTT question. Are you getting the book? I know. I feel bad about that. I read TTT a LONG time ago. And also got rid of it a LONG time ago. I've been racking my brain for something helpful, but I've got nothing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 8 minutes ago, Another Lynn said: I know. I feel bad about that. I read TTT a LONG time ago. And also got rid of it a LONG time ago. I've been racking my brain for something helpful, but I've got nothing. I'm ILLing it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 I don't TTT or ILL so I can't help. Set my alarm for my 6:30am wake-up time again today. It wasn't too bad but it was very very dark. Dh had already left for work. I'm trying to decide if I want to stop at AFSA before heading to the science center. I could use some things for today. We're having a Halloween Party during teen hangout. I have stuff already to make slime, magic snow, black light stuff, play games, watch movies, etc. I was thinking of getting some pumpkins to do the elephant toothpaste through the carving but now that I think about it, I'm not sure I have enough hydrogen peroxide and that would take going to a beauty supply and I don't have time for that. I also used up the last of my baking soda yesterday and don't have much corn starch left. I only have two days of classes left before a week off so they could wait until I get to BJs for the bigger, cheaper options. Realistically, it's primarily dd that will want to play around with everything. She loves making random concoctions and I already have plates of them stacked around the kitchen at the science center. She might have to be happy with slime. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 My bone broth is available on Amazon again! I might set up a subscription this time so it comes regularly. Or just order more than one at a time so I always have a back-up. We do that with most things. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Three classes today than the Halloween party. It's supposed to rain but there should be a lull right around the end of the party so we're going to let the kids go trick or treat in a neighborhood by the science center if they want to. They are 12 to 15 years old so I think we'll let them go alone, as long as they stay together. Since it's supposed to be yucky weather, I feel better having them go while it's still light out. In the dark and the rain, it's too easy for drivers to not see them. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Okay, I just swipped 4 rolls of toilet paper from our back-up stash here at home since that was the other thing I needed from AFSA for the science center. I also grabbed two bags of microwave popcorn, and I already have fruit snacks and pretzels at the science center. Plus a water cooler. And everyone is supposed to bring a snack to share. So I think I'm all set and can skip the stop this morning. Whoo Hoo. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Good morning! Happy Reformation Day! A Blessed All Hallows Eve! Happy Halloween! Congratulations or condolences on Sportsball! Dd10 is nearly giddy over the forecast which declares the rain will be gone by noon. She is going to be a black cat with a masquerade mask, dd13 is a chicken, ds14 is The Joker, and I can't remember what dd16 said she was going as. It has been years since I have had anything but the most basic involvement (driving the kids to the dollar store) in making Halloween costumes. Dd21 has always loved making costumes, so she really took it in hand and the rest of the kids have followed suit. Yesterday's pumpkin carving was fairly easy, too. The kids drew their own designs on paper and took it from there - I just helped get the tops off. Coffee! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 1 hour ago, Another Lynn said: I know. I feel bad about that. I read TTT a LONG time ago. And also got rid of it a LONG time ago. I've been racking my brain for something helpful, but I've got nothing. 10 minutes ago, myblessings4 said: Same here. I guess it wasn't life changing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 I don't know what TTT or ILL are, so I'm guessing I've never read them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Just now, Susan in TN said: I don't know what TTT or ILL are, so I'm guessing I've never read them. ILL is Interlibrary Loan. TTT vs WTM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Good Morning!!!! COFFEE!!!~D Friday Eve!!! And All Hallow’s Eve!!! And Reformation Day!!! I wish I had the energy to feel excited and maybe do something about these holidays. I’m just pretty exhausted. The learning curve for work is steep and it’s taking me hours to do things it should take me not quite hours to do. DH got home about 11:00 last night. He had a good trip. No more traveling, hopefully, till next year. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 7 minutes ago, Susan in TN said: I don't know what TTT or ILL are, so I'm guessing I've never read them. Teaching the Trivium. (Inter Library Loan) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 1 minute ago, Another Lynn said: Teaching the Trivium. (Inter Library Loan) Ah. I don't think I read it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Servant4Christ said: I haven't decided whether or not to order the book. Maybe I'll check the library first. I only stumbled across the book while on Amazon checking out WTM. Sorry, I don't know what ILLing even means. Now that I have a better idea of what classical really means (not just a chronological sequence) I don't know if it's the best approach for our family. I stink at languages so I cannot imagine attempting Latin and Greek but I do teach prefixes as they come up in math, spelling, ect. And writing is another major struggle here. Oldest absolutely hates it in any form and I feel completely inadequate. Also, Science and History/Social Studies don't seem to be a part if this classical method if I'm understanding correctly but my state requires them. So we're sticking with what we have (for this year anyway) while I research like a mad woman between now and next year. If you ask 100 people how to provide a classical education you will get 113 answers. Don't think that because I said that I do Greek that it's an essential part of a classical education. It's not. Interlibrary Loan. Check it out. Edited October 31, 2019 by Slache 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 11 minutes ago, Slache said: ILL is Interlibrary Loan. TTT vs WTM See, now I thought ILL was another program like TTT and WTM. I DO ILL. Mainly because I have no choice. My town doesn't have it's own library so I have to go to our county branch to check out books. But I can order from throughout the entire system, so I place an order through ILL and then just go and pick them up. I do think I can get a library card from the library in the town where the science center is. I just have to find time to stop by with a utility bill or something. I usually have time on the weekends when I'm here cleaning, but that means I'm dressed in sweats or pj pants, no bra, and very very grungy looking. I figure I should look a little better than that if I want to convince them to give me a card. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 I'm sorry. I thought ILL was a thing. Can we make it a thing because I'm going to forget it's not a thing. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 4 minutes ago, Servant4Christ said: I haven't decided whether or not to order the book. Maybe I'll check the library first. I only stumbled across the book while on Amazon checking out WTM. Sorry, I don't know what ILLing even means. Now that I have a better idea of what classical really means (not just a chronological sequence) I don't know if it's the best approach for our family. I stink at languages so I cannot imagine attempting Latin and Greek but I do teach prefixes as they come up in math, spelling, ect. And writing is another major struggle here. Oldest absolutely hates it in any form and I feel completely inadequate. Also, Science and History/Social Studies don't seem to be a part if this classical method if I'm understanding correctly but my state requires them. So we're sticking with what we have (for this year anyway) while I research like a mad woman between now and next year. edpo/ History and science are definitely part of it. In fact, depending on how you go about implementing, history can take over. Libraries are more likely to carry WTM than TTT, so you might start with WTM to see if it's something that resonates with you. Also you don't have to read the whole thing - start with the grammar stage section. And if you do decide to read it, please do not try to implement everything. It's too much, imho. As far as languages go, I think TTT is big on Latin and Greek. And maybe they are the ones who say that it can take generations to do it. In other words, maybe all you are capable of teaching and co-learning is Latin. But maybe your kids are then better prepared to teach Greek to their kids. I'm not great at languages either. All I had in school was 2 years of Latin, and those two years probably didn't get me through as much content as many first year programs. I have introduced almost everyone here to Latin, but only one ended up doing more than that so far. I don't remember how old your oldest is.... oral narration to written narration is one way to gradually slide into writing skills. Some kids benefit from more scaffolding and some from less..... I used to think in terms of content subjects and skill subjects - some of my kids got a lot of content early on, but lighter skills (and skills came later). Some of my kids got more skill work and less content work (still can't believe one of my brightest kids doesn't like history, lol.) And some got a better balance. My hind-sight is that I love how much content my content-heavy kid got and wish I had done more of them that way. Skills can come along more slowly as long as you're consistent, imho. SWB's Rethinking School is a good read also. edpo and crazy rambling warning over/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Morning. I completed all my revisions yesterday afternoon, and have started on my reading of both manuscripts today. This is when I'm glad I read fast. But they are both engaging stories, so I ought to enjoy the day. Other than that, NaNo starts tomorrow. Finally, I can set some limits on how long I get to write per day. I've been putting in overtime to get these stories done, and I'm about ready for a little sanity, and some actual craft exercises and some reading time. I might be the only writer in the world who thinks NaNo is "vacation" time. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 My own education philosophy is basically whatever works. I would like to learn Greek. One day, when I have the time and the money, I probably will. Same with French. I do what I can, and enjoy it. May never result in any kind of fluency, but I don't have that as one of my goals. I'm also a proponent of providing a lot of free time for self-education, reading, painting, gardening, kayaking, exploring... Kind of not sure where I fall on the spectrum with Classical Education. Probably somewhere in the boonies. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 3 hours ago, Slache said: No one answered your TTT question. Are you getting the book? 3 hours ago, Another Lynn said: I know. I feel bad about that. I read TTT a LONG time ago. And also got rid of it a LONG time ago. I've been racking my brain for something helpful, but I've got nothing. 28 minutes ago, Servant4Christ said: Ah! ILL makes sense now and yes it's available here but I have yet to find any truely useful books for our homeschool through it aside from just supplemental reading and such. We usually just end up buying whatever I'm looking for because our library system rarely has it. I'll check to see if either book is available and if not, maybe order one or the other used on Amazon. Oooh, I should go back and read that post. I was skimming threads when I came across it. I still have the book on my shelf from when I read it long ago. I remember liking some of it...I don't remember what. I think there was some kind of list about what they should before age 10, I think... I'll pull it off my shelf and skim it again. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 7 minutes ago, Renai said: Oooh, I should go back and read that post. I was skimming threads when I came across it. I still have the book on my shelf from when I read it long ago. I remember liking some of it...I don't remember what. I think there was some kind of list about what they should before age 10, I think... I'll pull it off my shelf and skim it again. I was thinking they had a list like that. Then I thought it was age 12. Then I thought I was confusing it with Charlotte Mason. Then I decided that my memory was untrustworthy. 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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