since we have had someone gawk and point at us when we were in the store.
oh my! They aren't in SCHOOL?!?!? What are they doing here?!?!
As if my kids have the plague and we decided the best way to inflict it on people was to visit the office supply store.
Sheesh.
I was talking to LegoQueen when we walked in, and I saw this woman out of the corner of my eye. She nudged the woman in front of her roughly and then I heard her say "What are they doing out of school!?" Very LOUDLY. Then she started asking the people in line if there were any school districts out for the summer.
Well, if our little family at Staples was enough, imagine the heart attack she could of and would have had if she had visited the grocery store.
Every time we see other kids at the store or parks during "school" times, LegoQueen always wonders aloud if they are home schooled. I always tell her its not safe to assume anything, but it is always a possibility. She is facinated with the thought that all these poor children could be missing out on Park Day!
Other than the tactless outburst of the woman at Staples, our day went pretty well. The Hairy One is excited to spend his birthday money, so we will have to make a trip to the toy store very soon.
Oh and the kids had so many wonderful tales to tell when they came home. Things such as - my son hid some things of my MIL's, the hushing that LQ got when she tried to announce to my BIL that she finally got her period, my BIL has braces and he has a tattoo of a monster on his back. Exciting. When I finally kill him, they will have a way to identify his body.....
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Sunday, August 17, 2008
I Will Survive (the first year of homeschooling)
I Will Survive (the first year of homeschooling)
Originally written and produced by Freddie Perren and Dino Fekaris
Originally performed by Gloria Gaynor
Mercilessly altered with apologies by Natalie Criss
First I was afraid
I was petrified.
Kept thinking I could never teach
’Cause I’m not certified.
But we spent so many nights
Reteaching homework that was wrong.
I grew strong,
so now I teach my kids at home!
We study math
and outer space.
I just kept on despite the fear
with a big smile across my face.
I bought a set of Base Ten blocks.
I bought books with answer keys.
My parents think we’re nuts,
but they don’t even bother me
Come on, let’s go walk out the door.
We’re on the road now,
'cause we’re not home much anymore
My friends would frown and say we’d be unsocialized.
I heard one grumble
that I’d give up by July.
Oh no, not I!
I will survive!
As long as I know how to read
I know we’ll be alright.
I've got all my life to learn.
I've got energy to burn.
and I'll survive.
I will survive.
It took all the strength I had
not to fall apart.
Decided to attend
a play date at the local park,
and I met oh so many moms
who offered eagerly to help.
They used to cry.
Now they hold their heads up high,
and so do we!
My kids are cool!
They’re not those chained up little people
stuck inside at school.
So if you feel like dropping by
don't you expect us to be free
I'm spending my time learning
with my loving family!
Originally written and produced by Freddie Perren and Dino Fekaris
Originally performed by Gloria Gaynor
Mercilessly altered with apologies by Natalie Criss
First I was afraid
I was petrified.
Kept thinking I could never teach
’Cause I’m not certified.
But we spent so many nights
Reteaching homework that was wrong.
I grew strong,
so now I teach my kids at home!
We study math
and outer space.
I just kept on despite the fear
with a big smile across my face.
I bought a set of Base Ten blocks.
I bought books with answer keys.
My parents think we’re nuts,
but they don’t even bother me
Come on, let’s go walk out the door.
We’re on the road now,
'cause we’re not home much anymore
My friends would frown and say we’d be unsocialized.
I heard one grumble
that I’d give up by July.
Oh no, not I!
I will survive!
As long as I know how to read
I know we’ll be alright.
I've got all my life to learn.
I've got energy to burn.
and I'll survive.
I will survive.
It took all the strength I had
not to fall apart.
Decided to attend
a play date at the local park,
and I met oh so many moms
who offered eagerly to help.
They used to cry.
Now they hold their heads up high,
and so do we!
My kids are cool!
They’re not those chained up little people
stuck inside at school.
So if you feel like dropping by
don't you expect us to be free
I'm spending my time learning
with my loving family!
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Friday, August 15, 2008
Could I get used to this?
My kids are going to be gone for 3 days again...
Yesterday my Mother in law sent me an email asking if she could come get the kids on Monday and bring them back Tuesday night. I told her that I SUPPOSE I could relinquish my son to her on his birthday. So it was settled, I called Hongo to see if he could get the day off, but he couldn't.
Today I got a phone call from them again....apparently my FATHER IN LAW was cooking up an idea. They would come get the kids on Sunday morning, and return them Tuesday night. They would go to the museum on Sun and LegoLand on Mon for the Hairy One's birthday.
I know the kids are going to have a great time.
But why not go a little further? They will be here tomorrow anyway, why drive home and come back early the next day? Just take em home with you!
I'm do glad the kids are getting to spend so much time with their grandparents. And they get to go fun places too!
I do miss them when they are gone, but we talk on the phone every night before bed and they tell me how much fun they are having. I never got to do that as a kid :( 3 of my grandparents were gone before I was born, and my grandpa was a drunk and my parents wouldn't trust him to feed a goldfish while we were on vacation ,let along take care of me.
Oh and I love my new phone. I have almost found ringers for all of my fav contacts. I have one for my MIL it says in a whispered voice:
Its your mother in law...do you hear me? DON'T answer the phone. If you can hear me, DON'T answer the phone! Its your mother=in-law! Do you remember what she did to you the last time you answered? Don't pick up the phone! Its your mother in law!
Such a riot.
and the only complaint that I have is that the max volume is not high enough.
Hongo's new phone arrives Monday. He is getting one too, except his is free. Sheesh.
Yesterday my Mother in law sent me an email asking if she could come get the kids on Monday and bring them back Tuesday night. I told her that I SUPPOSE I could relinquish my son to her on his birthday. So it was settled, I called Hongo to see if he could get the day off, but he couldn't.
Today I got a phone call from them again....apparently my FATHER IN LAW was cooking up an idea. They would come get the kids on Sunday morning, and return them Tuesday night. They would go to the museum on Sun and LegoLand on Mon for the Hairy One's birthday.
I know the kids are going to have a great time.
But why not go a little further? They will be here tomorrow anyway, why drive home and come back early the next day? Just take em home with you!
I'm do glad the kids are getting to spend so much time with their grandparents. And they get to go fun places too!
I do miss them when they are gone, but we talk on the phone every night before bed and they tell me how much fun they are having. I never got to do that as a kid :( 3 of my grandparents were gone before I was born, and my grandpa was a drunk and my parents wouldn't trust him to feed a goldfish while we were on vacation ,let along take care of me.
Oh and I love my new phone. I have almost found ringers for all of my fav contacts. I have one for my MIL it says in a whispered voice:
Its your mother in law...do you hear me? DON'T answer the phone. If you can hear me, DON'T answer the phone! Its your mother=in-law! Do you remember what she did to you the last time you answered? Don't pick up the phone! Its your mother in law!
Such a riot.
and the only complaint that I have is that the max volume is not high enough.
Hongo's new phone arrives Monday. He is getting one too, except his is free. Sheesh.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Unexpected gift to myself!
I got a new phone today!
I've been putting it off and putting it off....I hated my Razr...but everything else was really expensive.
About 2 weeks ago, Hongo came home and said his co-worker got an enV2 for $100. I thought about it. Then last week I got a coupon in the mail to get the enV2 for $50.
Hongo told me I should go to the store and check it out, so I did.
Now I am the proud owner of an enV2! I was thinking about the Blackberry Pearl, but it really does more than what I need it to.
I got a new headset too...the robots have taken over....my hair hides it though,so I don't feel as self concious.
We got a lot done today...we *GASP* skipped park this week. The kids weren't too upset. We've been going non-stop all week and the kids were kind of tired. Tomorrow they are sleeping in and hanging out.
So sadly, I have to start over with my ringtones and my pictures :( and I wish Hongo would call me so I can chat on my new phone, lol!
I've been putting it off and putting it off....I hated my Razr...but everything else was really expensive.
About 2 weeks ago, Hongo came home and said his co-worker got an enV2 for $100. I thought about it. Then last week I got a coupon in the mail to get the enV2 for $50.
Hongo told me I should go to the store and check it out, so I did.
Now I am the proud owner of an enV2! I was thinking about the Blackberry Pearl, but it really does more than what I need it to.
I got a new headset too...the robots have taken over....my hair hides it though,so I don't feel as self concious.
We got a lot done today...we *GASP* skipped park this week. The kids weren't too upset. We've been going non-stop all week and the kids were kind of tired. Tomorrow they are sleeping in and hanging out.
So sadly, I have to start over with my ringtones and my pictures :( and I wish Hongo would call me so I can chat on my new phone, lol!
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Needed a haircut....
and so today I got one. It was nice to sit and have someone brush my hair without sticking the comb in my eye.
No pictures yet - I stuck it back up in my usual ponytail (which is a bit difficult, I think I let her cut too much, lol) Maybe I will have LQ take a picture later.
Hongo's shin is healing...he kept ice on it and had it elevated, so the swelling has gone WAY down.
My memory has been going quickly these days...I came on here to write something specific, and now I have forgotten.
One thing that I cannot forget is that my son is going to be 6 in 8 days! Last night I asked him if I could still call him my baby, and he said yes.
He has changed so much over the past year. Still silent in public, but he is expanding his circle of people he will talk to.
Oh, now I remember...I was going to say that I am going to be so sleep deprived because I'm going to try to stay up and watch Olympic softball! it starts at 9pm on Wed, and I am so excited. I just wish that they didn't have to play in China (yuck)
What else am I excited about? Adult softball starts in a month! Four weeks from today the season starts. A friend and I were going to see if we could get an all women's team together for Wednesday night, but we couldn't. Then I tossed around the idea of finding a team for just me to join. That was a no go too, because I am not quite adventurous to join a team where I know NO ONE. Even when I started last year,
I knew 3 people because I was coaching their daughters.
Anyway...Hongo keeps telling me that if I take on ONE more job or activity or volunteer position, we are getting divorced. He is too funny!
No pictures yet - I stuck it back up in my usual ponytail (which is a bit difficult, I think I let her cut too much, lol) Maybe I will have LQ take a picture later.
Hongo's shin is healing...he kept ice on it and had it elevated, so the swelling has gone WAY down.
My memory has been going quickly these days...I came on here to write something specific, and now I have forgotten.
One thing that I cannot forget is that my son is going to be 6 in 8 days! Last night I asked him if I could still call him my baby, and he said yes.
He has changed so much over the past year. Still silent in public, but he is expanding his circle of people he will talk to.
Oh, now I remember...I was going to say that I am going to be so sleep deprived because I'm going to try to stay up and watch Olympic softball! it starts at 9pm on Wed, and I am so excited. I just wish that they didn't have to play in China (yuck)
What else am I excited about? Adult softball starts in a month! Four weeks from today the season starts. A friend and I were going to see if we could get an all women's team together for Wednesday night, but we couldn't. Then I tossed around the idea of finding a team for just me to join. That was a no go too, because I am not quite adventurous to join a team where I know NO ONE. Even when I started last year,
I knew 3 people because I was coaching their daughters.
Anyway...Hongo keeps telling me that if I take on ONE more job or activity or volunteer position, we are getting divorced. He is too funny!
Friday, August 8, 2008
Payback i guess...
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Very Excited!
Well, today is a rest day. I am napping on and off today while Hongo plays his new chess game and the kids savor the opportunity to watch TV.
I am excited because tomorrow my friend Caryn is coming for a visit. I am so sad that she left for Las Vegas, but all I know is that we are going to catch up on EVERYHING tomorrow! She'll be here before the kids wake up, but I think I will get DQ up early so that Caryn's daughter can play in DQ's room.
I was looking at my phone pictures - they are all pretty blurry. Not to worry though - my friend's hubby brought his new camera to the EXPO and I made him follow me around and take my picture with different people. He's going to give me a CD, so I will upload some photos later this week.
Time to go update my to-do list for the week!
I am excited because tomorrow my friend Caryn is coming for a visit. I am so sad that she left for Las Vegas, but all I know is that we are going to catch up on EVERYHING tomorrow! She'll be here before the kids wake up, but I think I will get DQ up early so that Caryn's daughter can play in DQ's room.
I was looking at my phone pictures - they are all pretty blurry. Not to worry though - my friend's hubby brought his new camera to the EXPO and I made him follow me around and take my picture with different people. He's going to give me a CD, so I will upload some photos later this week.
Time to go update my to-do list for the week!
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Friday, August 1, 2008
Homeschooling EXPO
I just got home from the 1st day of the EXPO and all I can say is that I had sooo much fun!! I wanted to take pictures with my phone and blog them, but I totally forgot.
I saw lots of people I already know there, and made a lot of new friends. The thing about conventions like this - you already know that the people attending have at least one thing in common with you, so its easy to strike up a conversation.
My pick-up line of the day was "So....what sessions are you going to today?" LOL!
I am forever amazed at the personalities of the kids that were there. I only had ONE kid who would not talk to me and seemed nervous. The rest of them were happy to converse with me about just about everything. One kid told me a joke that he had made up, and another one asked if I was going to sign up for the Guitar Hero competition. Ha HA!
All the moms (and dads) that we talked to today were really nice, and I think Hongo was glad to see that other "normal" people homeschool, lol. He even took a walk around to check out the chess room.
One of my good friends came late and it was a little late for sessions, so we sat down and chatted about just about everything. We saw each other yesterday , but never got to really talk about anything serious.
Oh and I thought I would add that I saw Mary B today - she is doing great, and hopes to be back at park soon. Just a note for those who were wondering about her.
On another note, today is Hongo's birthday. We went to dinner and now we are home trying to figure out what we want to do. We don't have kids this weekend again, but we have to get up early again tomorrow to go back for Day 2 of the EXPO. I volunteered to be the 3rd floor bouncer and keep the riff raff out.
I talked to my mother in law earlier, and DramaQueen got bit by something orange out there in the forest. I told her to keep me posted, and if we needed to meet her at urgent care or something then let me know. But she said they put antiseptic on it and it is doing fine. DQ must have tasty blood because she is always getting bit by something :( But all the kids are doing great, which is good.
I saw lots of people I already know there, and made a lot of new friends. The thing about conventions like this - you already know that the people attending have at least one thing in common with you, so its easy to strike up a conversation.
My pick-up line of the day was "So....what sessions are you going to today?" LOL!
I am forever amazed at the personalities of the kids that were there. I only had ONE kid who would not talk to me and seemed nervous. The rest of them were happy to converse with me about just about everything. One kid told me a joke that he had made up, and another one asked if I was going to sign up for the Guitar Hero competition. Ha HA!
All the moms (and dads) that we talked to today were really nice, and I think Hongo was glad to see that other "normal" people homeschool, lol. He even took a walk around to check out the chess room.
One of my good friends came late and it was a little late for sessions, so we sat down and chatted about just about everything. We saw each other yesterday , but never got to really talk about anything serious.
Oh and I thought I would add that I saw Mary B today - she is doing great, and hopes to be back at park soon. Just a note for those who were wondering about her.
On another note, today is Hongo's birthday. We went to dinner and now we are home trying to figure out what we want to do. We don't have kids this weekend again, but we have to get up early again tomorrow to go back for Day 2 of the EXPO. I volunteered to be the 3rd floor bouncer and keep the riff raff out.
I talked to my mother in law earlier, and DramaQueen got bit by something orange out there in the forest. I told her to keep me posted, and if we needed to meet her at urgent care or something then let me know. But she said they put antiseptic on it and it is doing fine. DQ must have tasty blood because she is always getting bit by something :( But all the kids are doing great, which is good.
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