K's teacher is so funny. Kieran brought home a note with instructions and reminders about the TAKS that the teacher gave them all this morning. After the actual instructions it says "Here are a few extra tips that might help you: 1. Don't eat your pencil if you get hungry. Instead, eat your neighbor's pencil. If he/she cries, hit him/her. 2. Don't ( Read more... )

Love This Quote. It's in my Awe-Manac for today.

"You build on failure. You use it as a stepping stone. Close the door on the past. You don't let it have any of your energy, or any of your time, or any of your space." - Johnny Cash

Yay for the quotes that come through the Catholic Homeschool group :

''If it seems to you that you have not yet suffered any tribulations,
rest assured that you have not yet begun to be a true servant of God,
because the Apostle clearly states that all those who wish to live
piously in Christ will suffer persecutions. ''
St. Augustine

I very much do not look forward to going out in the cold

I am heading to Costco after dance class today to replace some of my freezer items I had to get rid of. What else do I want to buy El-jay? Have you seen any awesome deals there that I just can't miss? (Foodwise, not stuff)

Given my completely insane week I barely had time to skim the spice comments much less comment on them, I'll get there. Right now I have to disinfect my house, teach my children, and consume a lot of chocolate & caffiene.

Also, since apparently no one reads my entries I'll keep this one short and sweet ( Read more... )

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I just wanted to tell anyone who orders in dominos for their kiddos that making* your own pasta bowl is fun. And it is especially delicious with alfredo sauce, spinich, black olives, and green peppers.

*making in a virtual, on the net then ordering and allowing someone else to fix it sense, of course.

http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/features/sippy_cups_for_christ

For JJ's birthday I found the Leap Frog Crammer at a nice price (Big Lots, need I say more?) I wouldn't have purchased this item at the full price, I think they were wanting $50 - $60 for it. Okay. I get that it is an MP3 player and a study tool (built in flash cards, games for learning, and you can make your own flashcards) in one. That is awesome ( Read more... )