Wheres Toto Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Jean in Newcastle said: We did tons of fun and interesting stuff. It’s why I homeschooled. That’s not a brag. Just how it worked for us. We did fun stuff when they were little. I really liked that stage for homeschooling. Now that they are teenagers, homeschooling isn't as fun. But as people, I prefer the teenager stage. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 28 minutes ago, DorothyNJ said: We did fun stuff when they were little. I really liked that stage for homeschooling. Now that they are teenagers, homeschooling isn't as fun. But as people, I prefer the teenager stage. I loved the elementary years. So much fun. Yes, there were spelling tests and tears over math at times too. But lots of just engaging with life and learning. Middle school was a time when my kids started to take the reins more. They helped me to choose things that were engaging for them. And they did projects on their own. During school time and not just after school. High school wasn't as fun because I wimped out and went back to traditional American educational texts and subjects. I did let them loose on electives. I wish that I had followed the Lewelma's example in an deep free form education at that age but I didn't have the courage to do so. But my kids came out of 12 years of schooling with me with a deep curiosity and a hunger as well as the skills to learn on their own so I guess it wasn't too bad. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 I fixed a hole in another sweater and set up my new little clock on my nightstand. I've had the old clock radio for probably 10 or more years. Dd11 now has that one. My new one has outlets for charging devices and (most importantly) I can make the front of the clock completely dark. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 16 hours ago, Susan in TN said: We ate too much dinner and now we’re watching Enola Holmes. It’s delightful! I posted a reply this morning, but it didn't post. Oh well. We really liked the Enola Holmes movie too, although dd was very critical of the differences from the book (shocking, right?). I ended up reading all 6 books before I watched it with her so I would be able to sympathize properly. 😊 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 You guys got me thinking about homeschooling again now that I'm officially retired from it! The thing that I built my homeschool philosophy around was the idea that people learn best in certain ways. This is why I was drawn to Charlotte Mason. To me, CM has nothing to do with short lessons, narration etc. but the root ideas of getting people excited about learning "ideas". That people naturally remember and build upon things that excite them and grab their interest. So that drove my homeschooling. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 3 hours ago, Jean in Newcastle said: But my kids came out of 12 years of schooling with me with a deep curiosity and a hunger as well as the skills to learn on their own so I guess it wasn't too bad. That qualifies as success in my book. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 22 minutes ago, Spudater said: Dh has taken the kids to the abuelos for two hours and I don't know what to do with myself. Nap. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 22 minutes ago, Spudater said: Dh has taken the kids to the abuelos for two hours and I don't know what to do with myself. Or read. Or clean something that really needs it that is really difficult to do with littles underfoot. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 5 hours ago, Another Lynn said: I posted a reply this morning, but it didn't post. Oh well. We really liked the Enola Holmes movie too, although dd was very critical of the differences from the book (shocking, right?). I ended up reading all 6 books before I watched it with her so I would be able to sympathize properly. 😊 Oh, I didn't realize there were books! I'd better look into that! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 (edited) We had cake and ice cream between the two orchestra rehearsals. Dh's staff people pitched in and got him a Nothing Bundt cake and it's too delicious for words. Except words like delicious and yummy and more please!! No dieting allowed today! Dh brought up a couple boxes of his old vinyl records - some really good ones in there - Chicago, Toto, James Taylor, Donald Fagen, Yes, Blood Sweat and Tears... We're currently listening to Chicago's first album. Does anybody really know what time it is? Lol. Edited October 19, 2020 by Susan in TN 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Tiger the Bullfrog really likes Chicago. He's singing along! 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 45 minutes ago, Susan in TN said: Oh, I didn't realize there were books! I'd better look into that! I enjoyed the books a lot. Just enough plot without a lot of suspense. I can't handle really intense stuff. 40 minutes ago, Susan in TN said: We had cake and ice cream between the two orchestra rehearsals. Dh's staff people pitched in and got him a Nothing Bundt cake and it's too delicious for words. Except words like delicious and yummy and more please!! No dieting allowed today! Dh brought up a couple boxes of his old vinyl records - some really good ones in there - Chicago, Toto, James Taylor, Donald Fagen, Yes, Blood Sweat and Tears... We're currently listening to Chicago's first album. Does anybody really know what time it is? Lol. Nothing Bundt Cake! Totally Yummy! I haven't had one of those in nearly a year. The raspberry cupcake with cream cheese icing is my favorite. We should definitely get some for Thanksgiving this year! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 On 10/17/2020 at 11:23 AM, Another Lynn said: Oh how fun! I'm never successful at something like that (ahem, patient enough) but I can't wait to see what you find! Also, I like your new (?), shiny, efficient signature! We got there too late and the place was closed 🙄🤷♀️😬 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 I tackled the pile of laundry on my bed. It was huge. But, a mindless and sweet Christmas movie helped the drudgery along. I finished a novel today. It was good, but sad, which made me not like it too much. The ending tied up the loose ends, but.... unrequited love and all that. I hate stories like that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 I hid most of the afternoon. 😉 The contractor guy from church came over in the afternoon. I took our Rottie mix downstairs so that she wouldn't eat our guest. It's always bad form when your dog eats the person doing you a great favor. I did come up at his request to give him my "vision" for the new kitchen. I got a kick out of the fact that he supported all of my choices and told my husband that the kitchen was "my" room. But other than that short appearance I stayed downstairs. Upstairs was loud, very dusty and I wouldn't have been able to concentrate or do anything up there. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Coffee has been started. Let the week begin! 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Good Morning! Happy Monday! Still waking up. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 (edited) Good Morning!!!! COFFEE!!L~D Monday!!😩😩😩 School and work. The temps are supposed to cool down this week. No more 90’s. And it’s a Booya/h. A seasonal temperature Booya/h!! Edited October 19, 2020 by KrissiK 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Good morning! It's The Queen's favorite day! I ate way too much junk over the weekend. It's a regular Monday around here. School lessons, mandolin lesson, kids' zoom choir project, Scouts. I should do laundry. Coffee! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Nuts - we are starting a new unit in history and literature and I forgot to reserve the library books! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Good morning! I miss the sun in the morning. It's still pretty dark here. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Morning. I've already done chores and walked three miles. Why do I do that to myself? It sets a productivity level I'll struggle to reach for the rest of the day. Reading this morning, then writing. I have to teach art and there's a socially-distanced tea party to go to this afternoon. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 3 hours ago, maize said: Good morning! I miss the sun in the morning. It's still pretty dark here. Me too! I try to incorporate the darkness into my vision of wonderful fall weather and it doesn't quite make it. Critter, is it almost your unbirthday? Is it October 22? That's the date that pops up in my brain but I don't have it on my calendar. While the 3 youngest are at Scouts tonight, I may sit down with dd17 and work on some university applications with her. I am 99.8% sure she will not attend any of them, but it might be a good exercise so she sees what it is like. And several of them do not require test score submissions, which would be a fairly significant factor for her being accepted. I need to check her transcript and update her portfolio. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Slache, how are you doing today? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 4 hours ago, Susan in TN said: Slache, how are you doing today? Good. I sorted all of the clothing in bins to upgrade the kids wardrobes and came up with a Christmas clothing list. 3 loads of laundry. Oi. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 I miss Six Flags. And the pool. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 No swim practice tonight. Woo-hoo - Partay! 🎉 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 6 hours ago, Susan in TN said: Me too! I try to incorporate the darkness into my vision of wonderful fall weather and it doesn't quite make it. Critter, is it almost your unbirthday? Is it October 22? That's the date that pops up in my brain but I don't have it on my calendar. While the 3 youngest are at Scouts tonight, I may sit down with dd17 and work on some university applications with her. I am 99.8% sure she will not attend any of them, but it might be a good exercise so she sees what it is like. And several of them do not require test score submissions, which would be a fairly significant factor for her being accepted. I need to check her transcript and update her portfolio. Yes! It is almost my unbirthday! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 The darkness is a part of my vision of fall that I actually love. But I know I'm weird that way. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 I did lots of things halfway today. Seems most days are that way. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 5 minutes ago, maize said: I did lots of things halfway today. Seems most days are that way. You still get a trophy! 🏆 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Oops, forgot about my laundry. Better go get it. In other news, my mandolin teacher was mean and made me make up music in a particular chord progression using only the notes of the lower chop. He seems determined to make a mandolin player out of me. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Susan in TN said: Oops, forgot about my laundry. Better go get it. In other news, my mandolin teacher was mean and made me make up music in a particular chord progression using only the notes of the lower chop. He seems determined to make a mandolin player out of me. Svengo. The nerve of that man. 1 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 I drove up to the mountains today to visit a family. To say they live off the beaten path is an understatement. I love their place, though. And it was a lovely drive. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 We had pork bahn mi for dinner, Susan. And I made the flat bread myself. It turned out really good. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 1 hour ago, KrissiK said: We had pork bahn mi for dinner, Susan. And I made the flat bread myself. It turned out really good. How do you make the flatbread? That sounds delicious on top of deliciousness! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 6 minutes ago, Susan in TN said: How do you make the flatbread? That sounds delicious on top of deliciousness! It was delicious on top of deliciousness. https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/14565/naan/ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Dh and contractor friend put in all the can lights and are actually putting up the ceiling. So today will finish this part of the project. 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Good morning. I’m the only one up here and it’s blissfully quiet. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 8 hours ago, Spudater said: It takes a saint to live with a martyr. Not feeling very saintly right now. Did you kill him? 😜 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Coffee. Alone. In the rain. (well, inside, listening to the rain....) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Coffee. And conversation about inventions and time travel, because guess who? 😄 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Good Morning! Happy Tuesday! I kinda don't wanna. I might have to go see my neurologist because my daily migraines seem to be back. I wonder if he does telehealth appointments... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Good Morning!!!! COFFEE!!!!~D (I bought peppermint mocha creamer this weekend. It is heaven, I tell you. Heaven.) Tuesday. I am echoing Junie’s “I don’t wanna”. Wow, that was weird. Lily- cat was sitting outside the girls’ bedroom door crying, so I picked her up to toss her outside (kitties who whine before 6:00am go back outside) and I opened the door and just as I was putting her out, her sister Misty can running in. Kitty trade. Misty doesn’t whine. She just stalks humming birds. But she is a really loud breather, so it is impossible for her to really sneak up on birds. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 8 hours ago, Jean in Newcastle said: Dh and contractor friend put in all the can lights and are actually putting up the ceiling. So today will finish this part of the project. I hope we get to see pictures when this project is done! 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Morning. Still crazy busy around here. Construction is still ongoing (and a mess!), classes are going well so far. Had a couple kids out sick with various sniffles and "flu-like" but no Covid. One kid is here with me today and one kid is at my mom's because it's their rooms getting worked on today. I'm ready for life to get back to something approaching normal. Not even talking about Covid, that I was used to. I'm talking about having to search piles for a utensil to cook, piles of crap in the middle of the room, dust everywhere. I'm tired of it. It will be great when it's done and it really shouldn't be much longer. But ugh. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 (edited) Good morning! Hang in there, Toto! Not much longer! Go Go Kitchen Reno(vation)! I was wondering just yesterday if it was time for peppermint mocha creamer! Glad you were able to get some, Krissi! What with your chilly weather coming in...lol. I managed to fold and put away all my laundry and get kids to somewhat settle into their morning lessons. Dd14 is preoccupied with wanting to train the pup to be a sled dog and was attaching a laundry basket to his leash and getting him to pull for treats. I have an appointment with the dermatologist later this morning, and will probably stop by the library for pick up and return. Coffee! Edited October 20, 2020 by Susan in TN 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 2 hours ago, DorothyNJ said: Morning. Still crazy busy around here. Construction is still ongoing (and a mess!), classes are going well so far. Had a couple kids out sick with various sniffles and "flu-like" but no Covid. One kid is here with me today and one kid is at my mom's because it's their rooms getting worked on today. I'm ready for life to get back to something approaching normal. Not even talking about Covid, that I was used to. I'm talking about having to search piles for a utensil to cook, piles of crap in the middle of the room, dust everywhere. I'm tired of it. It will be great when it's done and it really shouldn't be much longer. But ugh. I hear you, sister. And I am still towards the beginning of it. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Morning. Feeling rather morning'd out after my walk, but moving into the day regardless. Writing and cooking are the big things to do, but I think I need to fortify myself with caffeine first. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 I'm feeling the need to prepare my den for winter hibernation. Looking at all these stacks of books because I have no more room on any of the multiple bookshelves I have and thinking 1) I need more bookcases 2) I need more bookcases. But that means I just don't need so many books. Also have books to buy. Gah. I may be dragged, kicking and screaming, away from my paper pile. 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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