The closer we get to Christmas Day the more we hear about Santa. This will be our 3rd Christmas without any remainder of Santa in our holiday celebration. And we’re still okay with that, by the way. But you know, it’s funny sometimes how people respond when I tell them that I “fired Santa.” I might as well have told them that I hate fuzzy kittens. Now let me say …
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December 2011
ABC’s of Homeschooling ~ Just Keep Swimming, Swimming, Swimming
Ever feel like you’re banging your head against a wall? Or talking to deaf ears? Or swimming in circles? Sometimes school is *not* going well. Sometimes everyone is dragging their feet, including the teacher! Sometimes everyone is a little A.D.D. and can’t seem to focus (even the teacher.) Sometimes the kids wonder what it would be like if they hopped on the long, yellow bus (and so does the teacher.) …
Truth & Dare: A Review
Truth & Dare: One Year of Dynamic Devotions for Girls is a new devotional for girls ages 9-11 by Ann-Margaret Hovsepian. When I saw this, I was intrigued. I’ve blogged a little bit about looking for good resources for raising girls as mine enter the pre-teen years, and that includes books for them to read on their own. I’ve also been impressed with the need to get our morning routine …