Mystery of Hist. Vol. 2
Music Ace Deluxe
Art Studies
"Cale" Seventh Grade
CQLA Level B
Purposeful Design Spelling
Teaching Textbooks Pre-Algebra
Literature from the Library (Ambleside Online)
Apologia's General Science
Boy Scouts
"Joe" Fourth Grade
Horizons Math 3
CQLA Pre-A
Purposeful Design Spelling
A Reason for Handwriting
Literature from Library (Ambleside Online)
Apologia Zoology 2
Webelos Scout
"Kade" Age Four
Teach Your Child to Read in 100 EZ Lessons
Horizons Math K
Interlock by: Weaver/AOP (Joy, too)
"It is only by introducing the young
to great literature, drama, and music,
and to the excitement
of great science,
that we open to them
the possibilities
that lie within the human spirit--
enable them to see visions
and dream dreams."
Eric Anderson
Currently Reading
Family read-aloud
Huckleberry Finn
Rick and I are reading together
I am reading
The Discarded Image
by: CS Lewis
by:
Our Morning Devotions are:
The Daily Bible
and
Plants Grown Up and
For Instruction in Righteousness
by: Doorposts
Big Truths for Little Kids
Cale and Joe are reading
Animal Farm
Cale is reading:
Land Under the Pole Star
by:
Joe is reading:
Island of the Blue Dolphin
by:
Kade is reading:
Magazines to which we subscribe:
Birds and Blooms
Consumer Reports
Answers
World
Favorite Music
Selah
Steven Curtis Chapman
Chris Tomlin
Gaither Gospel
Dixieland Jazz
Keith Green
Rich Mullins
Quote Collection
"Til sin be bitter,
Christ will not be sweet."
Thomas Watson
"We wish you PEACE
It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work.
It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart."
unknown
"Anyone who says sunshine brings happiness
has never danced in the rain."
unknown
"All I have seen teaches me to
trust the Creator
for all I have not seen."
Emerson
"There is only one way to lead a child down the right path
that is to go that way yourself."
unknown
"We find delight in the beauty and happiness of children that makes the heart too big for the body."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Cleaning and scrubbing
can wait 'til tomorrow.
For babies grow up,
we learn to our sorrow.
So quiet down cobwebs!
Dust, go to sleep!
I'm rocking my baby,
and babies don't keep!"
unknown
Jun. 11, 2009 - The Things They Say.........
Every now and then I hear my children say something I just don't want to forget. Whether it shows a bit of their personality or it's just cute or profound, I want to try to capture it forever.
Here are a few I've heard lately:
While checking the progress of our garden awhile back I told Kade that we would soon be eating those tomatoes that are growing. He looked horrified and said,
"We can't eat those,
they have beetle poop on them!"
This morning we were out in the garden (again) and Joy found a little caterpillar. She was having a grand time showing him around and then let her brother, Kade, take a look. Next thing I heard was,
"You killed it, Kade, now you 'pologize to him!"
Kinda late for an apology, I'm thinking.
This next one isn't all funny, but one to remember. We were driving down the highway this afternoon, probably going 65 to 70 when all the sudden we realized the traffic in front of us was at a dead stop. My husband, who was driving, had been looking elsewhere for a moment and didn't see the cars stopped. I realized we were quickly heading for impact and screamed. He looked up and swerved mightily. The van went all over two lanes and nearly hit the concrete barrier dividing the highway, but somehow we managed to stop without hitting anything or rolling over. (Praise the Lord) So, you know then we are just all tense and our muscles are tight and our hearts are not beating normally for a long time afterward. We were shocked and stunned, ya know. A couple of minutes later, Joy looks out the window at the cars in the next lane and says,
"There is that car we just smooshed!"
And that broke the tension. Rick and I laughed and laughed so hard. We were so thankful for the words out of her little mouth and so very, very thankful that we did NOT smoosh any other cars!
Yesterday I did that long post of all the wonderful blessings we've received recently, but today I was reminded that our greatest blessings are the breath of life that God gives us and the health and lives of those we love. Nothing like seeing life flash before my eyes to make me realize what my real blessings are and to make me ever-so-thankful to my precious Lord.
Oh wow! I am glad it turned out OK. My 7 y.o. said something last week I am going to remember for a long time. He said, "If you want to be somebody, be yourself!"
Jenn
What great lines and what sweet and funny memories. It is soooooo good to get them down and recorded ! Hee he on the beetle poop. You can tell your ds that it washes off real nice with soap and water. [0;
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