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The Generosity of FriendsThanks to friends today, we recieved 3 military half shelters and several back issues of Discovery Kids. Despite the hot, hot day, the kids immediately set those tents up and we now have a little camp in the backyard by the garden. For three straight hours the brothers (all 3 of them!) played without bickering. Words can not express my gratitude at the reprieve that was!The magazine issues are being devoured. Firstborn is reading more than he has in weeks, practically inhaling all kinds of trivia bits and interesting topics. This evening he's checked his list for camp about 10 times, painstakingly going over every item he needs. He's SO excited to be going! I've drilled him and drilled him..... "Tell me how you put on your sunscreen." "What do you do if you can't go to the bathroom in the latrine?" "How many Gatorades is okay to drink within a day? What kind of snacks should you choose and why?" I know, I know...I'm being neurotic. I spoke with another mom who has done the same thing, only her drills have more to do with fire safety. As in, horror stories about flammable liquids and the fire jumping to them. What is it about being mothers that makes us do this? Earlier today I started crying because it was 3 something on a Wednesday afternoon and he was born at 3 something in the afternoon. Only it was March, not July, and going to camp isn't exactly like being born.... I'm nervous about this! It's his first time and this is a bit of a "dream come true" moment. One reason we left FL was so our kids could get to do these kinds of things and here it is, happening, just like it has over and over this entire year in scouts. 10:19 PM - Jul. 19, 2006 - post comment
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DescriptionLabels don't fit. Not 'homeschooler", not "unschooler" not "classical educator". We are a family. We learn, we play, we read, we fight, we laugh, we struggle, and we discover together. We shun the calendar and packaged curriculum. You won't find a "teacher's guide" with a schedule making me it's slave within these walls. What you will find is a group of people, sometimes rough around the edges, digging in the dirt to grow things, reading books to expand our minds, paint up to our elbows, chickens in the yard, something simmering on the stove, and maybe tea on the front porch....this is a record of The Rhythm of Our Days. Living, Learning, Laughing, and Loving. Home User Profile Archives Recent Entries - I'm MOVING!!! - Really like this idea.... - Breezy Easy - need a second cup..... - Times Links • Living Deliberately • Living Math • Our Area's Cooperative • The Bonny Glen • Every Waking Hour • Live and Learn • Bravewriter Lifestyle Friends |
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