Nov. 16, 2006 Mom, I'm FAMOUS! Kind of.
The subject line = the words my kid used to describe the fact that a field trip he went on made the papers. His picture is not in the online article (and we don't know any of the children in the picture, nor do we know the children mentioned), but we're going to look at the print version just in case. ;)
Our homeschooling group has a "Tea and Knitting Girl's Club" which is a really cute idea, but our group is also about 60% boys. So I am considering putting together a boys' club, possibly fishing? But then the little girls who enjoy fishing might feel left out. While I think it's hard to argue that a "tea and knitting club" is NOT inherently girly, and would disinterest every little boy I have ever met, I can't think of a comparable activity that is equally as inherently boyish. Woodworking? Maybe one of the Home Depot Kids Workshops, though that would require finding a Home Depot that is easily accessible by everyone. I really like the idea of the boys getting together for outdoorsy things like fishing and kayaking and canoeing - that is available at many local parks. Maybe an indoor "camp-out" at someone's house once in a while, too. Anyone have any suggestions?
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Nov. 15, 2006 Emphasis on CREEPY
Today I take PJ to this thing called the Creepy Crawly Bug Show being held at a friends' house. There will be something like 30 children there. It's by a guy who runs CoolBugStuff.com. Me, I am petrified of bugs. Just looking at the home page made me physically shudder. As far as I'm concerned, "Cool" and "Bug" in the same sentence is an oxymoron. The petrification is in direct proportion to how big and hideous the bug is. I.e., I am actually phobic of palmetto bugs. What am I doing in Florida? LOL But I bet the kids think it's awesome.
Afterwards we are going to our friend's house in the area and going on a backstage tour of the Broward County Fair, which should be a little more my style. Plus, it'll fulfill one of PJ's Bear Cub requirements for his Farm Animals elective. He's having a GREAT time with the Cub Scouts. I wasn't sure he would, but he's getting so much out of it. Yesterday they built a toolbox. PJ had never used a hammer before, but boy, did he have a good time hammering away. My thumbs are black and blue as a result, but it's a small sacrifice. ;)
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