The weather today was perfect. The perfect temperature, the perfect breeze, the smell of a forest that’s bursting with life; the constant chirping, buzzing, ruffling, squawking, bustling. But even now, the tips of trees are inching toward gold. As much as I wish I could freeze time right now – this weather, the yard’s colors, [...]
Photos of Just a Day
August 28, 2008 by at 8:37 pm
Here are a few pictures of my boys doing school. Is it weird that I stalk my own family members like paparazzi? And lest you think we take ourselves too seriously… **Update by request of nearly *every* single comment – the desks are from Michael’s. But you were only supposed to notice the (slightly over [...]
Goodbye Dozer – ‘Til we see you again.
August 27, 2008 by at 1:52 pm
Last night, I curled up into the fetal position in my bed and sobbed myself to sleep. My chest ached, my stomach turned, and my breathing sounded like an asthmatic patient. It’s been a long time since I’ve been hit with such a wave of true heartache. We’ve all been there… the tight chest, the [...]
Things I Already Miss
August 24, 2008 by at 9:18 am
My boys are moving out of the category of small children and into middle childhood despite my protests. Their rapidly changing taste in entertainment, their increasingly-frequent attempts at independence and their fewer shouts for mommy… are the perfect mix of heartbreaking and exhilarating. But here are some things I already miss. Elmo. I miss your [...]
Curriculum Revisited: 2008-2009 Academic Year
August 22, 2008 by at 3:46 pm
When I picked curriculum for this academic year, I started my research early and didn’t know exactly where the boys would be when we started. We are now 3 weeks into our academic year and I’ve made some tweaks to reflect the boys’ interests and abilities. Einstein, age 8 Math: no changes here. We will [...]
We Haven’t Killed It All Yet.
August 20, 2008 by at 9:00 pm
The good news is that the plants are thriving. I’ve checked Handy Man’s thumbs several times. It still *cracks. me. up!* when our neighbors seek his advice. Little do they know that before this spring the man had never put a thing into the ground. Still, it’s all alive. Although, funny… I got him a [...]
