Posted in Teachers Corner

I'm not one for resolutions with the New Year, but can I do some for mid-year? Think of it along the lines of a mid-life crisis ... you re-evaluate, re-prioritize, and re-solve so you feel like you're actually accomplishing something after all.

So here I am, on the eve of our nation's anniversary of Independence (sort of, anyway -- the anniversary was actually a few days ago ... there's a history lesson for ya), trying my best to be more dependable. I've made my own chore chart similar to my daughter's; now she gets the pleasure of keeping mommy accountable for all those little marks. Seems to have worked well today, despite the zaniness of my life.

As for blogging, it is an item on my chore chart ... far down the chart, but it is there. I realize that I won't get it done every night, but I will still try. Maybe then I won't have all these long absences.

Along with that, I am joining an online book club over at ClassicalMamma's blog. Being so fearful of strict schedules, I put it off for a while, but now I understand that I don't have to keep up the same pace as our fearless leader. What a relief! The first book is a doozy, but the logic-lovers would greatly appreciate it. Check it out if you'd be interested; I'll try to get a doohickey over there in the margin for ya.

Have a safe, fun fourth! I'll report on the family activities probably Wednesday.

PS -- pray for our independence ... we're losing it fast.