Tales From The Bonny Blue House

Friday Funny

Apparently there is some confusion

as to what season we are in....
Time to clean out the closet.

(Sean dressed himself for the park and had a fit when I removed the wool hat and coat.)

Simple Woman's Daybook

Outside my window. . Brilliant sunshine and green things popping out all over. The peonies survived the excavator but many shrubs did not. I’m going to have to overhaul the front yard this spring and summer.

I am thinking. . . Lesson plans, lesson plans, lesson plans. Workboxes and  curriculum. Time to plan for next year.

I am thankful for. . . Fr. Angelus. He is a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal and he blessed our home on Saturday. He also left me a big supply of blessed salt and holy water. I feel better now. I am also thankful for a twelve year old girl who holds the fussy baby for me whenever I ask.

From the schoolroom. . . We are on target to finish up a bunch of stuff in the next two weeks. I am starting a New York State study with Erin. She’s not too enthused.

 From the kitchen. . . London broil, spinach salad, broccoli. That’s as far as I’ve gotten.

I am wearing. . . Denim skirt, grey t-shirt, black flip flops with little beads on them. My new earrings.  Aren't they cute?.

I am going. . . Step dance lessons, supermarket, Fatima Club, soccer practices, the usual…

I am reading. . . High School of Your Dreams. Ryan will be starting high school in the fall. (How did that happen?)

I am hoping. . . that Bridget outgrows the screaming habit. It’s wearing on my nerves.

I am hearing. . . Sean is howling about something (I should probably check that out) and Kenny Rogers on the stereo.

Around the house. . . The house is pretty clean (don’t be impressed I pay someone) and the laundry is churning away. I am still unpacking boxes that were in storage and trying to find places to put things in the new spaces. Going shopping for a new couch this week!!!

One of my favorite things. . . The way Dave plays with the kids. He was home yesterday and played outside for a few hours. They loved it.

A few plans for the rest of the week. . . Buy some workbox supplies, pick up some office supplies to end up the school year. Do the usual running around. Nothing out of the ordinary.

Here is picture thought I am sharing. .

Ryan singing in our parish concert this past weekend.

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A Standing Ovation

         To Mary Ann Glendon for standing up for life. Here's the story

Friday Funny

Take a few minutes and laugh...

Webinars

Do you know what these are?  They are like mini-conferences or seminars that you can participate in right on your computer. Live. It is totally cool.

The first webinar I listened to was the lovely and talented Danielle Bean. It was an evening thing and I sat in bed with my cuppa tea and my laptop and joined Danielle's live presentation which included a bit of discussion among the participants. It was easy and fun.

On Monday of this week I listened to Maureen Wittman's Bringing Joy to Math and Science (that's two separate links). It was wonderful. Maureen is an engaging speaker, interesting and knowledgeable, and the subject matter is one that often baffles the homeschool mom. She gave tons of suggestions for living books to make math and science less intimidating. Chris and I were both listening with the Amazon window open and we both made several purchases. We were IM'ing each other through the webinar as well.

Ahhh technology.

Check out the Bringing Joy link above, the webinar is still available to listen to for free and there are others both archived and coming up. Check it out and join us all next time.

Bad Hair Day

Going for that Einstein look

When she sings she's beautiful

Watch Susan Boyle and see that God bestows extraordinary gifts on regular people. In spite of what Hollywood tells us, you don't have to a certain type to be talented. Incredibly talented. The clip had me weep myself into a puddle.

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