Catechism confusion …
R-girl (age 3) is working on catechism questions: Q42: Why can none be saved through the covenant of works? Her answer? “Because all have broken it down and are confused by it.” I’m pretty sure she’s the one who’s confused LOL
The Simple Woman’s Daybook for April 18, 2011
FOR TODAY April 18, 2011 … Outside my window… It is cloudy with a band of yellow from the sun. I am thinking… about encouraging right sentiments in children. I am thankful for… our Pastor’s return from sabbatical. From the learning rooms… newly reorganized and rearranged, hope to accomplish much today! From the kitchen… cheesy…
Book Review: One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp
One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann Voskamp My rating: 3 of 5 stars Own. I think Ann Voskamp is a modern day mystic. Either that, or she has a way of explaining her perceptions of the world that is almost completely foreign to me. It is beautiful,…
The Simple Woman’s Daybook for April 11, 2011
FOR TODAY Monday, April 11, 2011 … Outside my window… it finally seems like spring … yesterday was sunny and today is rainy but warm enough to have windows open and hear the birds. I am thinking… about my children and their individual needs. I am thankful for… Pastor Tyson supplying the pulpit so Pastor…
Notes from Midwest Homeschool Conference I
Last weekend was the Midwest Homeschool Conference. My dear friends Heather and Jeanelle flew in from their respective states and Anna met me here at home. We drove together, in a very full van (thanks for your patience, ladies!) from Columbus, adding riders from a friend’s home and the airport. We, actually, were running early….
Book Review: In the Company of Others by Jan Karon
In the Company of Others: A Father Tim Novel by Jan Karon My rating: 4 of 5 stars Own. I own most of Jan Karon’s books. I really enjoyed this beautiful book. It did take a while to get “into” it, but it was worth the while. Father Tim and Cynthia travel to Ireland for…
The Simple Woman’s Daybook for April 4, 2011
FOR TODAY April 4, 2011 … Outside my window… it is getting dark after a day of thunderstorms I am thinking… “Structure brings freedom” and “Pride turns virtue into vice.” I am thankful for… a wonderful conference with good companions: Anna, Heather, and Jeanelle. Exhausting and encouraging. From the learning rooms… catchup week after last…
The Simple Woman’s Daybook for March 28, 2011
FOR TODAY Monday, March 28, 2011 … Outside my window… Sunshine. And cold. But at least it is a bright blue sky 🙂 I am thinking… about what to put in my conference notebook. I am thankful for… my wonderful in-laws. From the learning rooms… we did history and memory work in the van today…
Dinner here was a hit … noting somewhere I can remember …
Trader Joe’s Lemon Pepper Pappardelle pasta with 1″ asparagus pieces cooked in the last few minutes. Lemon juice, butter, black pepper sauce poured over it. Flank steak with Lemon Pepper spice rub, grilled. Parmesan served at the table. Super easy (especially with Jason doing the grilling!) and super yummy. The children loved it, as did…
Weekly Report Week 11: 3/21/2011-3/25/2011
We had a light week this week. The week started with me feeling generally blechy, so we did no school on Monday. We accomplished Circle Time on Tuesday and Wednesday. I came to the conclusion that we needed a “light” week and it was refreshing. The children played outside and inside, Our brains had a…