Poem  by Andrea Noah
Washing Machine Our washing machine kicked up a terrible fuss, Roaring and screeching exactly like a bus! So brave Sir Daddy of Willow House, Taught it a lesson, made it meek as a mouse. Our clothes were in, washed but instead of a steady spin, It thudded all over and I nearly jumped out of my skin! In came courageous Daddy and put the rebellious machine off, The cacophonic machine stopped abruptly with a frustrated huff. The monstrous metallic machine had moved far from its pokey picketed pen, But instead of pushing it back, Daddy pulled it right out of its den. Now Daddy could clearly see, What had caused the catastrophe. The (more)

The protective mama-bear -- warning vent inside  by Kim
This is the role I played today.  Bekah has been running a fever every afternoon for a few weeks now.  She might go a day or two without it but then it's back.  Nothing else is wrong -- just this fever.  I called the ped. yesterday and they want to see her.  Of course, our ped. is off on Tuesday.  ARGHHH  Oh well.  So we all go in for the 8:10 a.m. appointment.  The nurse was very nice.  She said "you must homeschool" and was very friendly.  When the doctor came into the room she said 'wow we have a (more)

My Day  by Sawicki's
I just got home from a used book sale that I went to in search of some super cheap (or Free) curriculum for next year. I spent $ 13 altogether. I got a set of Lifepac Language Arts workbooks, Writing Strands, and Megawords for Richie. I also picked up 2 Activity books all about electricity because Richie was just asking if he could learn about that. I got a 2 Histoy Houghton Mifflin textbooks, a Social Studies Houghton Mifflin textbook, and 2 water testing kits. So all in all I think I did alright. Then on the way home we (more)

It is raining!!!!!!!!!  by Nathaniel
Yes! For the first time in a very long time it is raining! I love the rain! I hope it rains all day!!! Well I have not been up to much just work. What about you all? How is all your guys day going? Well I just thought that I would let you all know about the rain.   Later, Nate    (more)

Cops y Escapee  by Achaeles
My sister's and I had an AWESOME time yesterday! Here's what happened: My grandpa bought a 4 wheel drive thing/ tractor thing *sorry, I REALLY don't know what it's called!* and we drove around in it aaaallll yesterday. Towards the end of the day, we thought of a game. One of us 3 sisters- Aislinn volunteered for about all of the games- would run off from the automobile and the other 2 would wait about 20 seconds before we would drive off after her. I almost made myself burst out laughing just because I was acting goofy. *I act goofy every (more)

Fairy Tale?  by Diamond
Have you ever wondered if you'll have a happily ever after? Or if fairy tales actually exist? Well you don't have to wonder anymore because I'm going to tell you know now, yes you will even if you don't really understand it and yes they do, you'll see them if you just look. There's always a happily ever after for those who are looking and want more than anything else. Believe me. Sincerely, Diamond    (more)

Arin is here!!!  by Sarah Beth
   Hey everybody!!   So, one of my bestest friends in the whole entire world is here, right now, cleaning my room!!      (you can stop laughing now)   Yes, even though we had a bit (ok, a lot!!) of hassle getting her here, Arin is here, black hair and all. (she didn't have that the last time I saw her) As soon as she got into my room she put her bags in the hallway, rolled up her sleeves and got to work. She's amazing! Already she's gotten half my laundry done, my desk straightened up, and a lot of stuff up off my floor. And (more)

hey everone!!  by Addie
Hey pples!! I have been to alot of pples blogs and saw that like everybody has pics on their blog and I really want to post pics but have no idea how, so.... If you know could you just post a comment or something trying to explain how?!! - Thanx!- aDDiE  (more)

Update on co-op  by mumumamma
Here's what I found in a kindly reply to my e-mail to the leaders:  Apparently, the co-op leaders feel justified in their pricing, claiming they pay their instructors, (no mention of credentialed or not), $30.00 a class. However, I was also told they do not pay for the use of their building.    I was also told "not to judge" before asking questions and what they do is a ministry. I was very tempted to reply and point out that Jesus never once charged for his teaching, but I decided to leave it alone.  Instead this is what has been on my (more)

Did you ever...  by Diamond
think that Broccoli was shrunken trees when you were little? I did. That picture made me think of all the things I thought things were when I was younger and how over time I stopped thinking of them like that for no reason and that's probably the saddest thing in the World. When you're a child everything is so happy and clear and easy to you. But then you realise that someday you're going to have to grow up, at first you except and you can't wait until you can wear lipstick like Mummy (unless you're a boy), but then (more)

Lions and 'Piders and Bears, Oh My!  by Marla
What will I do for blog posts when Caroline outgrows the funny stage? She came running to me last night screaming, "Mommy, a 'pider, a 'pider!"  When I asked her where the spider was, she held up her pudgy little arm and pointed to a brown smudge, which was probably left over from her snack that afternoon.  As she was terribly worked up over it, I scraped it off quickly and gave her a hug.  She said, "EEEEWWWWW, yuck!  That was a big one!" It is so hard not to laugh.  (more)

  by Addie
actually my aunt put that in herself, but she did sit in carmel (or something,hehe!!)  (more)

Field Trip Fun  by dreamer73
Last Friday, we had a chance to take a trip to a local fish hatchery with our homeschool group.  We toured the hatchery, then moved on to the catch and release pond.  This was the highlight for the kids.  My hubby got to go too.  Fun for the fam! Getting the pole ready. I caught one! My fish!  (more)

First Journal Entry  by Moneky Princess
This is my first online journal entry. I  just finished my History section for the day!!!! After which I had to chase the dog for 15 minutes!!!!  Later I will probobly play my Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time. So far the hardest part was defeating Groudon. The most recent battle I had was with the Luxray and Luxio tribe so I could get Marril and Azuril their water float. The only leads to who I was before I lost my memory was that Dusknoir, the famous explorer, had a small smile when I told him my name. I am already (more)

Homeschooled Students Start a Business!  by Merit K
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/2FabEarringsPlus/502627/?#c1052816 Check out these Earrings - I love them. These  girls are toooo cute! I especially love it that they are using real silver. I always wonder now when I buy inexpensive earrings if I will be raising my lead levels beyond what is acceptable lol! I am always sttracted by shiny things -    MeritK    (more)