Chalk it Up, Before the Wind Changes
But know that, like anything warm and wonderful, it won’t last. However, the art is in the making of the memory. The smiles and fun shared are etched into the heart and take on a sweet forlorn hue.
Gifted 2e: A Brilliant Mess
I don’t believe in ADHD, but I am pretty sure two of my kids have it, by all standards of diagnosis, and all three probably could pick up a few sensory hashtags as well. Recently, I learned the term twice exceptional or 2e. The definition comes closer to identifying my boys than any other. I like the all-encompassing value of the term, but still I hesitate. My son is a whole mess of personality quirks, brilliant and unique. Brilliance that could be missed, if it were prefaced with a cloud of labels buzzing around him like flies. I believe that their unique behaviors are the exhaust of beautiful minds at work.
Make Summer Reading a Blockbuster Hit: The Book vs. The Movie
How to read your way to the silver screen: Some of the best movies of all time originated as books. So one summer several years ago we skipped recording minutes spent reading for cheap prizes at the library and created our own summer reading program. We call...
Homeschool Moms: the Fat Girls At Prom
Those who could homeschool but have no desire, are now insecure with you in the room. They don’t want to sound rude or judgmental so, by some kind of weird defense mechanism, they insult themselves as if you are there to recruit cult members or extra wives to haul away in your homemade cart and buggy out back?!
“If You’re Going to Suck, Suck With Gusto.” And you can quote me on that.
When we watched the video later, he actually said he should have listened to me and practiced a little before the concert And then when it quit snowing in our kitchen, he said, “We still sounded awesome, huh? And I said: “You don’t have to be perfect to be awesome.”
We Burned Down the Kitchen for Science Fair This Year
Disclaimer: If you work for, or are planning to contact child protective services, I totally made all of this up. Especially the part about getting it on video.
6 Slightly Ridiculous Reasons My Kids Like Homeschooling
A bit of advice: Even on the bad days, never hesitate when asked if you like homeschooling. My suggested response is, “Oh yes! It’s great!” Then smile and flutter your eyes like Mary Poppins and lovingly ruffle your closest child’s hair. This loving touch is partly a...
Against my Will, How I Became a Homeschool Mom
But still, they’ll be weird and homely looking, right? And I’ll have to wear a denim jumper and sell strange oils!
If Scarlett O’Hara was a Homeschool Mom
Lawsy me, just call me Mizz Scarlet! I’m not into stealing husbands or anything. I barely tolerate my own at times. But I’m no Melanie Hamilton. I’m going to flaunt my homeschooling efforts around in red velvet, feathers, and an unapologetic raised eyebrow of defiance.
Hi! I’m Jennifer…
…writer & speaker of homeschool truth, humor and inspiration. Laugh along as I keep things ‘real’ about life as homeschool family. Turns out…you don’t have to raise goats or wear denim jumpers after all!
