14 Days of Homeschooling

This was SOOOOOOOOOOOO funny!Its done to the tune of the 12 Days of Christmas :)
Enjoy....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rN4o3OxFzqA

8 Days and Counting.....

YIKES!!!!!!
Has Christmas come way too fast this year for anyone else? I love it....but its comin' too fast. We've got all of teh shopping done now which is alwasy nice-I hate putting things off wondering and hoping I can still get to the stores for fear of it snowing too hard. I HATE driving and going out in the snow-driving in town etc.
Each and every year Im reminded of way back when I had a telemarketing job here in Utah and had to get to work and I was slipping all over the place in my pink car-LOLOLOLOL Id slowly get closer and closer to the curb just slidding......ugh.....I dont even like thinking abt it-and thats what pops into my head each and every time its snowing and Im driving.......no wonder I dislike driving in snow so much-Ive just got oodles of great memeories of my driving abilities in it!LOLOLOLOL
We had our first real snow storm on Monday and its still on the ground. So Im just waiting for another go-round. But I actually like shoveling. Something abt that cool crisp air and everything being so dead quite out -breathing in the fireplace smell of neighbors wood stoves. Its great-weird I know-but I like it.
This month in school we have been really studying the reason fro teh season and traditions of other countries. Stinger has really been enjoying it and Ive even gotten some Christmas books from the book mobile that he WANTS to read! WHOOT!!!!! Today was another very sucessful social group! WHOOT!!!! He actually played go fish with someone and made 2 decorations for the Christmas tree. And guess what came out of his mouth when we were driving home. "Mom I had fun today." !!!!!!!!!!WHAT???!!!!!!! WHOOT!!!!!!!! NEVER did I think Id ever hear those words coming from social group!!!So things are going really well with Stinger :)
Flamingo is just thoroughly enjoying the season! LOLOLOL Shes all smiles and giggles. I havent been noticing her zoning out too much. So Ive still got my eyes on her all the time. Guess we will know more when we go to Children's. She made a flannel hat today in school and decorated it all with buttons. She is so proud of it and shes even wearing it to bed tonight! LOLOLOLOL She's such a silly goose!
Monkey Boy is bouncing ard more than usual-must be the gifts under the tree! I catch him peeking every hour it seams-LOLOLOLOL. We made some cinnamon ornaments today. He had a really good time trying to eat them-but quickly found out they didnt taste as good as the smelled. He's really after the goodies this year-I catch him sneeking chocolates quiet frequently from the cookie jar. Seams hes always got some kind of goodie or another in his mouth lately. When teh neighbors bring ove rgoodies hes alwasy standing right there to see what they have brought. Stinger wont touch anything that comes from anyone elses house. He seams to think he will get germs and its not safe......speaking of...
Stinger and I have been watching Monk in the mornings when Im excercising. He LOVES it and thinks its sooo funny and sooo true! LOLOLOLOL. Monk is a detective who has OCD issues very similar to Stinger and Stinger I think really relates to him. He really gets a kick out of watching Monk in situations that he is not comforteable with and laughs and laughs......LOLOLOLOL Its quiet funny. But thats what we do in the mornings while Im on the bike.
My diet-well its going okay. I HATE making goodies and trying not to eat them! LOLOLOL But Im doing really well. Tomorrow Im making Nanas Pecan puffs-so we shall see how good I still can be! LOLOLOL(those are my Christmas favorites!!!!)
My diet consists of cereal or eggs/toast for Breakfast, sandwich for Lunch, and small helping of whatever Im cooking for dinner. I can snack on cottage cheese, fruits and veggies inbetween these meals. Good thing Im a lover of cottage cheese! Thats all Im going to say......LOLOLOL ;) Im trying to follow a book call YOU on a Diet. Ive weighed myself for three weeks now and it looks like Im loosing abt 3-4 pds a week-which is AWESOME!!!!!!Dh is being very supportive and saying good jobs all the time-which is VERY nice and is helping me alot. I can kinda see my cheek bones better-which is nice. I guess your face is the first thing noticeable so dh says. We want to get Wii fit sooooooooooooooooo bad-but ist not going to happen before Christmas it looks like. I guess Dh's buddy at work says he knows someoen who works at Walmart and that they are just getting in 1-2 a week and they are gone even off the palet when they get to the store. So we shall see abt getting that later maybee. You can still find them out there but they are double what you can get at Walmart. A Wii system is the kids big Christmas this year along with some other small stuff.
Only 8 days...sheesh I still cant believe a week from today and its here! WHOOT!!!!

A Parents Night Before Christmas

Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house
I searched for the tools to hand to my spouse.
Instructions were studied and we were inspired,
In hopes we could manage "Some Assembly Required."

The children were quiet (not asleep) in their beds,
While Dad and I faced the evening with dread:
A kitchen, two bikes, Barbie's town house to boot!
And, thanks to Grandpa, a train with a toot!

We opened the boxes, my heart skipped a beat....
Let no parts be missing or parts incomplete!
Too late for last-minute returns or replacement;
If we can't get it right, it goes in the basement!

When what to my worrying eyes should appear,
But 50 sheets of directions, concise, but not clear,
With each part numbered and every slot named,
So if we failed, only we could be blamed.

More rapid than eagles the parts then fell out,
All over the carpet they were scattered about.
"Now bolt it! Now twist it! Attach it right there!
Slide on the seats, and staple the stair!
Hammer the shelves, and nail to the stand."
"Honey," said hubby, "you just glued my hand."

And then in a twinkling, I knew for a fact
That all the toy dealers had indeed made a pact
To keep parents busy all Christmas Eve night
With "assembly required" till morning's first light.

We spoke not a word, but kept bent at our work,
Till our eyes, they went bleary; our fingers all hurt.
The coffee went cold and the night, it wore thin
Before we attached the last rod and last pin.

Then laying the tools away in the chest,
We fell into bed for a well-deserved rest.
But I said to my husband just before I passed out,
"This will be the best Christmas, without any doubt.

Tomorrow we'll cheer, let the holiday ring,
And not have to run to the store for a thing!
We did it! We did it! The toys are all set
For the perfect, most perfect, Christmas, I bet!"

Then off to dreamland and sweet repose I gratefully went,
Though I suppose there's something to say for those self-deluded...
I'd forgotten that BATTERIES are never included!


This was ohhhhhhh sooo funny- how I can remember these wonderful nights! LOLOLOLOL

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!!!!
Have Fun Cookin' and Eatin' :)

Refrigerator Mothers.....

WOW-very powerful movie here folks.....
I always wondered where this phrase came from and by who.
I always have wondered how mothers back in the 50's coped with all the Doctors telling them it was there fault their child was on the Spectrum. That they had caused the Autism in their child.
This movie is VERY touching and shows the struggles these woman faced and the courage and strength they had and still do for their children-never giving up, never giving in,aways seeking the best for their child no matter what and never forgetting that THEY the parents, mothers, fathers, know their children best. This was the one in many things that struck out at me during the movie was the message "Never let anyone tell you they know your child better than you do. I could really relate to the mothers who thought the Dr's new best, thought the school professionals knew what they were talking about. I too like one mother on there, see myself as Stingers protector-I felt my eyes tearing up as this mothers were also. Feeling sadness not that I feel this responsibility-sadness in being disappointed in the acceptance in this world. Finding out the hard way, both Stinger and I, that this world isn't as nice as we thought it was, that this world should respect and care for my son just like any other child. But sadly this is not the case. So I too find myself being the Momma Bear quiet frequently.
The movie is 60 min-but a MUST see.....

http://www.snagfilms.com/films/title/refrigerator_mothers

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Im Alive I Promise....LOLOLOLOL

Well it has been awhile hasnt it?????LOLOLOL
And alot has happend in the world since-eh? ;)But its been pretty same old same old ard here though( a good thing;))
Stinger has been through alot in the past couple of weeks. But he and his tummy are in a much happier place*knock on wood* I did have an apt with the Dr on Monday....seams he thinks Stinger is getting more and more OCD lately. I guess how he described it is that all his anxiety that he feels abt everything is being soothed by him by some OCD behaviors-he seamed to think everything went back to OCD and anxiety and that OCD tendancies were his way of coping. So instead of temper tantrums, and crying-which he used to do quiet frequently-he is using these obsessive repetitions to deal with thinsg -its ghis way of coping with everyday thinsg-his sense of control etc-which makes complete sense. As the aggressive behaviors I have seen in the past have been noticeably getting more and more less frequent. He said as long as his insistance on certian things and behaviors dont disrupt the family and himself-then to just let it be......instead of trying more and more meds etc we are going to see if what he is doing is going to work for him.He said it was a good thing that Stinger was trying his own ideas on how to cope. I never really thought to see it like that ...which was interesting. He also mentioned Tourettes and asked if any other professional had mentioned that to me. He does have some repetitions-but nothing like what I had read abt etc. He hasbeen starting this grunting thing -like he is trying to clear his nose and he will do it constantly-but thats all Ive seen him doing lately-so I dont exactly know where that comment was coming from...???But again he said to just watch it and it might go away on its own...so we shall see.
Flamingo is having her 1st sleep over this Friday. She is sooo excited and has all these girl things planned-LOLOLOL. She came home today and was wanting to know if while her friend is here I could take them shopping. I couldnt help but laugh-I think it was a nervous laugh actually- as I had been thinking that was a couple more years in coming......She sure cracks me up. LOLOLOLOLOL
Monkey Boy had a wonderful VIP wek at school and he came home just beaming each day last week. He was dissapointed that his week ended on Friday-LOLOLOL as I guess he thought it was going to continue all year????.......LOLOLOLOLOL He is doing so well in school and the teacher leaves such nice notes on his charts that come home abt his behavior-which can I tell you, I am sooo pleased abt-and I praise him continuesly-LOLOLOL
Tomorrow the kids have off-some teacher deal. So I was looking forward to sleeping in and having a low key day with Stinger. Tonight at bedtime I was telling him abt my plans-LOLOLOL only to find him in tears. So upset he wasnt going to be doing school and waking up at the usual time. I asked him what was wrong and if he still wanted things to go as usual. He said YES!!!!!And I want you to wake me up at 7.What was I thinking????This is usual and I forgot......We talked abt it and it was decided school would go on as usual. He was giving me a hug and said "Mom-dont you think school is fun, I do?????" I said "Of course Stinger-I LOVE teaching you." How can you not melt with that? What a sweety-eh? He said as I was leaving-"Mom-you can wake me up at 8-Ill let you sleep in for an extra hour." LOLOLOLOLOL
Man- I am sooo truly blessed! What sweet little hearts my kids have....Each and every day I marvel at how young they are yet how much they touch and teach me every day.....I LOVE being a MOM!!!!!!!!Best job on Earth!!!

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The Founding Fathers

The Founding Fathers On Redistribution
From various sources:



“To take from one, because it is thought his own industry and that of his fathers has acquired too much, in order to spare to others, who, or whose fathers, have not exercised equal industry and skill, is to violate arbitrarily the first principle of association, the guarantee to everyone the free exercise of his industry and the fruits acquired by it.” — Thomas Jefferson, letter to Joseph Milligan, April 6, 1816

“A wise and frugal government… shall restrain men from injuring one another, shall leave them otherwise free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned. This is the sum of good government.” — Thomas Jefferson, First Inaugural Address, March 4, 1801

“Congress has not unlimited powers to provide for the general welfare, but only those specifically enumerated.” — Thomas Jefferson

“The moment the idea is admitted into society that property is not as sacred as the laws of God, and that there is not a force of law and public justice to protect it, anarchy and tyranny commence. If ‘Thou shalt not covet’ and ‘Thou shalt not steal’ were not commandments of Heaven, they must be made inviolable precepts in every society before it can be civilized or made free.” — John Adams, A Defense of the Constitutions of Government of the United States of America, 1787

“With respect to the two words ‘general welfare,’ I have always regarded them as qualified by the detail of powers connected with them. To take them in a literal and unlimited sense would be a metamorphosis of the Constitution into a character which there is a host of proofs was not contemplated by its creators.” — James Madison in a letter to James Robertson

In 1794, when Congress appropriated $15,000 for relief of French refugees who fled from insurrection in San Domingo to Baltimore and Philadelphia, James Madison stood on the floor of the House to object saying:

“I cannot undertake to lay my finger on that article of the Constitution which granted a right to Congress of expending, on objects of benevolence, the money of their constituents.” — James Madison, 4 Annals of Congress 179, 1794

“[T]he government of the United States is a definite government, confined to specified objects. It is not like the state governments, whose powers are more general. Charity is no part of the legislative duty of the government.” — James Madison

Well as you can see Im trying out a new photo program-its a little slower-but my PhotoBucket isnt saving right-so had to find something else :)
Monday I went and voted for the very first time*embarrased* I left with my very own sticker even;)LOLOLOL There was hardly anyone there-so it took maybee 15 min.....but we had the touch screen and it was very easy.....So it went rather smoothly. But I feel honored that I can vote and will be voting from here on out.
Its kind of a busy week-every class doing things this week at school,etc. Monkey Boy is just all smiles as he has some interesting and fun things to do at school. Today he went on a walking field trip to see a gigantic turnip-LOLOLOL He said it was HUGE and he was the only one strong enough to pull it out!LOLOLOL;) Hmmmmmmm....LOLOLOLOL Friday he has a Halloween party at school and Im sure he will come home having loaded up on cupcakes and other goodies... Flamingo has been in her room just as happy as can be playing with all of her B-day goodies. She had an awesome B-day and was very pleased with everything and the cake and ice cream :)She had the last piece tonight. I dont know if the 2nd grade will be doing anything on Friday-but I imagine they will be-but what I dont know. Im trying to find some fun things for Stinger and I to do on Friday. He LOVES crafty things so I imagine we will have a full day of crafts-LOLOLOL
Tomorrow night we will be carving the pumpkins-Stinger is already talking about how good those seeds will be coming out of the oven.I think he enjoys them better than the candy he will be coming home with. He's not a big fan of candy being all together in a trick or treat bag-as the candy he doesnt like seams to contaminate the few he does like....so we shall see....we go through this at Christmas time too with the candy Santa puts in stockings....LOLOLOL Lucky for him usually Santa remembers this and he has ones he likes in there -mostly.....but Santa knows that everything better be wrapped just in case.....;)
We have decided to forgo the trip ard town to the shops as Stinger has pleaded not to do it this year like we did last year....so guess we will just be doing chili/ trunk-or- treat. Which is still fun and alot of candy-so they are all excited. Ill be sure to post pics :)
Stinger had a meltdown tonight-havent had one of those in a good while...he got VERY upset when I told him to get off the computer. He then procedded to go into the school room and was hitting himself in the head with things....I have never seen that before. Got me kinda worried and I went in there only to be shouted at.....sigh.....but he eventually calmed down and we had a "talk" and needless to say tonight at bedtime he gave me an extra long hug and told me he loved me so much and that I was the BEST Mom ever.....:)
So I guess I handled that one all right. whew.... I tell ya-those make up sessions make everything worth it....hugs and kisses from him are seldom given-but when they are-they are sooo double sweet!

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Theme #10

THEME

The time will be changing again. I think on Sunday but not sure. Anyhow this is our 10th Homeschool Memoirs so this week it’s going to be about 10 timely facts about you! Write 10 interesting, crazy, weird, fun facts about you! Include facts about you as a woman, a wife, a mommy, a homeschooler, a homekeeper, a taxi-driver, a cook, etc .

1. I graduated high School from ICS Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

2. Have lived in Africa, England, Indonesia

3. I will own a horse one day.......

4. I have freckles-more in the summer:)

5. I love the smell of rain, fireplaces, puppy breath

6. Born in Texas

7. Favorite food is Duro Watt with Injera-(Ethiopian chicken dish)

8. I can blow air out of my eyes and make it bubble-LOLOLOL

9. I love to fester abt silly things

10. Served 4 years in the United States Coast Guard( met hubby who was also then active duty Coast Guard)

U.S. Treasury Freezes Gold Mints, Gold Coin Sales

more great news.......sigh...

U.S. Treasury Freezes Gold Mints, Gold Coin Sales

As of yesterday, the U.S. government has shut down its gold mints. No more official gold coins are being minted in the United States of America. The sales of all U.S. Treasury gold coins has been frozen until further notice. All American Eagle gold coins are sold out across the nation. There are simply no more coins left.

Why would the U.S. government freeze the production and sale of gold coins right in the middle of peak demand for those coins?

There are two possible answers to this. The first reason is called "Executive Order 6102," signed into law in 1933 by FDR. You can read about it here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold_confiscation

The second reason -- which I admit is speculative at this point -- is that the mints are being converted over to stamp out coins in a NEW currency designed to replace the dollar. When the dollar collapses (which could happen in a matter of months or years, depending on the global finance situation), the U.S. needs to be ready to introduce a replacement currency, at which point the citizens will be offered perhaps five cents on the dollar to exchange worthless dollars for the new currency. By the way, there is speculation that the new currency will be the Amero, but I should warn you that a lot of the information floating around the internet on the Amero is pure nonsense based on privately-minted "Amero" coins that have nothing to do with the U.S. Treasury.

In any case, the U.S. gold mints have been frozen, and gold coin sales from the mints are frozen. Historically, this is a possible precursor to gold confiscation. It is a sign that the federal government is desperate in its attempts to limit the financial options of the People. The government, simply put, doesn't want the People to be able to buy any more gold, because there's a rush right now OUT of the dollar and INTO gold.

(This is from Natural News)

Preparing For a Recession......

I found this today and Its a good starting point-at least for us :)

Preparing for a Recession?
Survival Tips and List

There's word going around that the United States is looming toward a recession. Even though we won't feel the effects of it for about 6 months, it is coming. How can it not with the way the dollar is dropping, the sky high price of oil, the banks are getting nervous, the stock market is dropping, people are losing their homes, and the United States so far in debt that it is impossible to get out?

The United States Is In Deep Doodoo!
Forecast: U.S. dollar could plunge 90 percent
Memories of a 77 yr old Grandma of the Great Depression
New Year 2008 may destroy USA�s struggling economy

I'm starting a list here of some things we are going to do to try to prepare for this... somehow. What did they do during the Great Depression? How did people survive? This is going to take some research. But this is what I have so far. This is my "starter" list. Numero uno is "Get out of debt ASAP."

100 Items to Disappear First - Here is a list of the first things that will disappear off the grocery shelves.

Supplies for a Recession

1. Get out of debt ASAP. Right now the best thing to do is diversify. Have one bank for personal checking account and a different bank for savings, yet another for each business account you run. That way a crash doesn't wipe you out.

Obviously, this is a great time to only keep in the bank what you need to pay such as the current bills, and keep the rest either at home, or converted to gold, silver, or euros. With the dollar plunging as fast as it is, the "straddle" will be gone in just a few days. WhatReallyHappened.com

2. Buy seeds. How will you feed yourself without having to trade for food?
3. Keep your job as long as possible.
4. Buy gold coins and silver coins. If you are going to buy gold or silver coins, avoid "collectible coins" and just go with straight metal. It is easier to get your money back out of investment coins than numismatic ones. Collector's value will decline with the economy, so avoid the fancy ones. Stick with maple leaves, half eagles, krugerands, etc.
5. Think about how you are going to cook.
6. Invest in solar power, or build a windmill We are going to try to build a Vertical Wind Turbine
7. Stock up on nonperishable foods, canned foods, dry milk, sugar, flour, rice and beans.
8. A supply of bottled water.
9. Stock up on personal items. Soap, shampoo, toothpaste, insect repellent, candles.
10. A good axe, a few flints, large amount of matches (dip them in melted candle wax to waterproof) store in a few separate containers, and a few lighters. spade, water purification tablets, duct tape.
11. A pair of strong knives for hunting, cutting, etc. Bow and arrows. A fishing pole.
12. Comfortable warm clothing, including hats, gloves, boots, and blankets.
13. A sturdy tent or two, a few big tarpaulins,
14. Basic medical supplies like aspirin, alcohol, first aid kit.
15. A couple of guns and a good supply of ammo.
16. Two-way radios, short wave radios, watches that don't run on batteries, and an LED flashlight. A map and compass. A bicycle.

Basicly, think about this. If the electricity gets shuff off, what will you do? How will you cook and how will you keep warm? Think about no gas at the gas station, which will reduce truck delivery of goods and supplies. The price of food is going to go up bigtime.

Our dollar bills will be worthless. Hopefully the collapse of the banking system will cause the government to be forced to print special money for the duration of the recession. We may wind up unemployed and on food stamps.

I hope they are not going to have to undig all the bomb shelters that they filled in and buried back in the 1960's! Remember those days? I do. I can remember them passing out Government Surplus too after the Cold War ended. It consisted of powdered milk, a block of American Cheese and butter.

So the first thing I'm doing is cleaning out the pantry and taking inventory. Then I bought some storage containers at a Dollar Store. The large container only held about 8 lbs of flour though.

I think the main food that they did not have during the Great Depression was sugar and coffee. So even if you don't use either, you could get them to trade with.

Foods that I've started to stock up on, buying when on sale, and storing in the top shelf of the pantry.

salt, pepper, oil, vinegar
flour, sugar, oatmeal
beans, rice
tea, coffee
dried potatoes, ie hamburger helper mixes
mayonaise, catsup
canned soups
canned meats
canned fruit
canned tuna
dried milk, water
wine, brandy

toothpaste, soap, shampoo
toliet paper, wet wipes
alcohol, peroxide, first aid kit
laundry detergent, bleach

Be encouraged. My grandmother raised 8 children during the depression.

72-Hour Family Emergency Kit from the University of Colorado
Survival Guide from Homeland Security News
Be Ready List on the Homeland Security website - The Ready Campaign has outlined the top 10 items for a basic emergency supply kit: water, food, radio, flashlight, first-aid kit, whistle, moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties, wrench or pliers, local maps, and personal items.

Informing the Relatives

Here's what my mom said when I asked her if she thought we were heading into a recession, she said, "Oh, they're always saying that." And here's what my daughter said when I told her to get out of debt, she said, "Well, I asked my boss if he thought we were heading toward a recession, and he said, "A recession won't affect the company, people will always need electricity."

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Hi Jen, it was good talking to you last night. When I talked to Vlad about the Amero, he said that when Russia fell into a recession that their money was switched too. He said that their government announced that people would have 3 days to go to the bank and switch their money to the new currency, and they were only allowed to switch so much.

He also said that he can remember riding on a bus during the winter, and people had stuck the old money on the frosted windows of the bus. He said it sure was strange. The old currency was worth nothing.

So maybe they will do a switch in the states too. He said all we can do is "stay informed"

I grab all my news from one spot. They seem to post the information I'm looking for. So it's not like you have to scour the internet trying to find out what's going on.

http://www.whatreallyhappened.com/

Here's what the media is not covering on television. That Israel is invading Palestine, Ron Paul, and the North American Union.

mom

17 reasons America needs a recession - Think positive, this 'slow motion train wreck' is good for the U.S.

So it's pretty much up to you whether or not you prepare for a recession, but even as a Girl Scout, when I was younger, the Girl Scout motto was, "Be Prepared."

Glenn Beck To Join FOX News!!!!

WHOOT!!!!!!!!! Man-what an honor-eh? KNEW I liked this guy! Im pleased he is leaving CNN an going to Fox where his views will be more appreciated;)LOLOLOLOL

"Glenn Beck To Join Fox News Channel

It's official. Glenn Beck is bringing his TV program to Fox News Channel in the Spring of 2009. The program currently airs at 7pmET and 9pmET on Headline News and will occupy the 5pmET slot on FNC. Beck will continue his daily radio show The Glenn Beck Program as well. Said FNC founder and chairman Roger Ailes, "As we embark on a new political landscape, Glenn's thought provoking commentary will complement an already stellar line-up of stars at FOX News."

Beck added, "I am thrilled and profoundly humbled to have the chance to bring my program to FOX News. Expanding my audience is exciting, but I'm really looking forward to joining Mr. Ailes and his world-class team."

Firestation----->Co-Op Fieldtrip

Homeschool Memoirs #9: The _____ Family

THEME

This week’s theme is about your family. Don’t worry. I’m not going to make you write a long essay about all the great things your family does. Just something little diddy that I know everyone will have fun with!

Watch the youtube video below and then take this song and add your own words, about your family. The end of the first three lines should rhyme. Can’t wait to see what you come up with!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VM6uqj0_jQc

Lryics to “A Homeschool Family“

Some people say were nutso.
Mysterious and gutso.
Our neighbors think were putzo.
A homeschool family

We drive a black Suburban.
We learn about conversion.
Our six year old cooks spurgeon.
A homeschool family.

We learn about our History.
Its no longer a mystery.
Were understanding History!!!!!
A homeschool family.

(Neat!)
(Cant be Beat!)
(Sweet!)

The parents are the teachers.
We dont listen to the screechers.
We never sit on the bleachers.
A homeschool family.

Have recess under a tree.
And then we read abt bees.
Our nine year olds finally free!!
A homeschool family.

We never leave our hive .
Our children are ALIVE!!!!
They’re champions of Pride.
A homeschool family.

This was LOADS of FUN!!!!!!! Enjoy!!!! :) He-He!

This and That.....

Well its been awhile since I updated on here abt what is going on in our neck of the woods.

Besides me sitting ard the radio and watching the news-same old same old with me. LOLOLOL I have NEVER been so interested or attuned to what is going on than I have in the last couple of months. SOOO many things are depending on this election. I truly worry abt our future with Obama, yet I will worry abt our future also in other ways no matter who is President. But my issues with Obama are mainly trust issues. I just dont feel comforteable with his associates, his views on international policy, his everyone deserves what everyone has earned mentality-spreading the wealth so to speak. Something that has come up lately caught my attention as well as many others-his talk with the plumber abt how he wasnt abt giving less to him, but having those under him have equal access to what he had. Sounds good doesnt it-everyone equal. BUT that is SOOO Not what AMERICA is all about. We are abt attaining what we have by working hard for it-for advancing in a job well done. I dont want the average Joe- Shmoe who is a slacker at work getting promoted to what another has worked so hard for-it just doesnt seam fair. So I have BIG issues with that statement that he made.
Its little things like this that have me worrying-Do we really know him-do we really know what he will do as President? I admit Bush had his faults, but he was someone who put our country first he was Patriotic and Im not sure Obama feels as strongly abt our Country as a President should.....I dont think Obama is the "change" our country needs-He makes me VERY nervous......
Anyway-I tivo'd the debate tonight and Im gunna watch it in a bit so we shall see-but it doesnt look good guys :( Ive got a very uneasy feeling abt things and how things are looking......:(

Flamingo had her teacher conference. She is doing excellent :) WHOOT!!!!! "Is such a joy to have in the classroom"-though her talking needs some attention-LOLOLOL-hmmm guess she gets that from me-just ask Nana and Papa abt all my N's in citizenship for gabbing-LOLOLOLOL The teacher did mention something that was a surprize. She said that directions frequently get lost with Flamingo. Such as put up your coat, get out your book, and turn to page12. Flamingo will only get the first direction. I asked if it was her talking that was causing this and she said no-that she just misses directions-like she cant compute that much info. Which is weird as I have never noticed that at home.....but concerning as teacher has even noticed it at school-so I will be watching for this-I havent noticed it still at home......but great reports all the way ard! Way to go Flamingo!!!!!! :)
Monkey Boy got absolutely awesome reports from his teaher! She just LOVES him-she went on and on abt how he is her favorite-hush-hush.....LOLOLOLOL How he is doing above average and how he may not choose the best peers to sit by...but how he never lets their actions interfere with his following directions-LOLOLOL WOW! I bet my jaw abt hit the floor! SOOO awesome-eh? The teacher is soooo funny -I really like her too:)You know when you just click with someone-well that is this teacher and I :)So thats always a good thing!

So very good things going on at school for the two kiddoes :)WHOOT!!!!

Stinger is doing awesome with school-we are kinda struggling with learning our math facts-especially our multiplication-and hey-I guess he gets that from me too-I had the hardest time in Elementary school with that. I remember playing 'Ard the World' at school and never getting to go on as I never beat anyone......LOLOLOL Darn it-this was one of the main concerns I remember my teacher saying in England and a reason I think I was held back when we moved to the States......So Dad and Mom-what did you do to help me remember them-or did they just click one day?????I dont knwo how to help him remember them......
I dont know if Im supposed to stall and learn these or go on to other more advanced material even if he doesnt have these facts down......he gets the harder concepts really well-hes just struggling with memorizing these math facts......sigh....so I dont exactly know what Im supposed to do with this.....go on or wait until he has these down-and what if it really takes him a LONG time? So I have decided to just go on-just keep reviewing and going over them with him in a fun way every day and hopefully they will click like they did with me????
But other than that things are wonderful-and he and I are really enjoying school still-he still wants to do school on weekends-LOLOLOLOL so thats a good sign things are going well;)

So all in all things are going smoothly ard here* knock on wood*

We are getting all excited abt Halloween. The kids already have their outfits. 2 transformers and
a pretty blue witch. :)The house is decorated all spooky.......the weather is getting crisp and cold-especially at night......My favorite time of year. When you go outside and its cool, but not too cold and you can smell the home fires burning......thats the best smell in the world-other than puppy and horse breath that is LOLOLOLOLOL;)LOLOLOLOL