And lined up for our photo op.
Both girls performed their talent and invited all the "Princesses" to join in.
It was pretty sweet.
Literally. (Little Girl had more than one flower cupcake pop).
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Sunday, February 26, 2012
Local Royalty
Little Girl and I had an opportunity this weekend to meet our local pageant winners for a "Princess Tea Party". We put on our party clothes.
And lined up for our photo op.
Both girls performed their talent and invited all the "Princesses" to join in.
It was pretty sweet.
Literally. (Little Girl had more than one flower cupcake pop).
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And lined up for our photo op.
Both girls performed their talent and invited all the "Princesses" to join in.
It was pretty sweet.
Literally. (Little Girl had more than one flower cupcake pop).
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Thursday, February 23, 2012
Confession Time
I have a little secret...
I am a little embarrassed to admit it...
I sent my kids to school......
2 months ago!
AND I LIKE IT!!!!!
Yes, it's true. After homeschooling both my kids for seven years. After being a homeschool cheerleader and trying to convince everyone I know that they too, can feel the joy of homeschooling, I crumbled. I should feel like a failure.... But I don't!
Some of my homeschool friends treat me as if I should be in mourning..."How are you holding up?" is one of the questions I get. "What do you DO ALL DAY?" is another.
This scholastic year has been very trying. Big Girl began middle school. I chose a new curriculum that was very thorough but very boring. Although she was learning, she was not having fun, I was not having fun and there was little time for outside activities.
Little Girl, on the other hand, has SO MUCH energy. She was bored, bored, bored waiting for Big Girl to get done with school. She clearly had some pent-up frustrations. We tried dance combined with gymnastics and piano lessons...still not enough!
Somewhere around October I began researching private schools. By November, run-ins with Little Girl over schoolwork, housework, piano lessons, listening to me, following instructions and...you get the picture, had me fantasizing about boarding schools. I had one boarding school on my favorites and would often visit the site and dream. I could afford it if I gave up cable, cell phone and... food. By December I decided one of us had to go.
We took the girls for a tour of the only private school in town that would be an option for us. Little Girl was going, for sure, we just weren't sure about Big Girl. Well, she must have liked what she saw because after thinking about it a couple of days, said "I think I'd like to try school, too." So we enrolled them both and haven't looked back.
They are both doing very well. Big Girl, who thought she was terrible at math tested into Algebra (she's 11). They are enjoying school and making new friends. I think the teachers are good and there are a lot of creative opportunities at the school. There is a huge focus on the arts so there is a lot of art, music and theater along with computers, spanish and the regular subjects.
I am doing okay, too. I was worried about what I would do all day but I am managing to keep myself busy and am thinking of things I may do next year if the girls continue at school.
I still love homeschooling and plan to homeschool again (this school only goes to the eighth grade). Just for now, though...taking a break is a very good thing!
I am a little embarrassed to admit it...
I sent my kids to school......
2 months ago!
AND I LIKE IT!!!!!
Yes, it's true. After homeschooling both my kids for seven years. After being a homeschool cheerleader and trying to convince everyone I know that they too, can feel the joy of homeschooling, I crumbled. I should feel like a failure.... But I don't!
Some of my homeschool friends treat me as if I should be in mourning..."How are you holding up?" is one of the questions I get. "What do you DO ALL DAY?" is another.
This scholastic year has been very trying. Big Girl began middle school. I chose a new curriculum that was very thorough but very boring. Although she was learning, she was not having fun, I was not having fun and there was little time for outside activities.
Little Girl, on the other hand, has SO MUCH energy. She was bored, bored, bored waiting for Big Girl to get done with school. She clearly had some pent-up frustrations. We tried dance combined with gymnastics and piano lessons...still not enough!
Somewhere around October I began researching private schools. By November, run-ins with Little Girl over schoolwork, housework, piano lessons, listening to me, following instructions and...you get the picture, had me fantasizing about boarding schools. I had one boarding school on my favorites and would often visit the site and dream. I could afford it if I gave up cable, cell phone and... food. By December I decided one of us had to go.
We took the girls for a tour of the only private school in town that would be an option for us. Little Girl was going, for sure, we just weren't sure about Big Girl. Well, she must have liked what she saw because after thinking about it a couple of days, said "I think I'd like to try school, too." So we enrolled them both and haven't looked back.
They are both doing very well. Big Girl, who thought she was terrible at math tested into Algebra (she's 11). They are enjoying school and making new friends. I think the teachers are good and there are a lot of creative opportunities at the school. There is a huge focus on the arts so there is a lot of art, music and theater along with computers, spanish and the regular subjects.
I am doing okay, too. I was worried about what I would do all day but I am managing to keep myself busy and am thinking of things I may do next year if the girls continue at school.
I still love homeschooling and plan to homeschool again (this school only goes to the eighth grade). Just for now, though...taking a break is a very good thing!
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Little No More
Little Girl is not so little anymore. Today is her ninth birthday. She is such an angel and can be such a devil. She keeps me on my toes and keeps me laughing! Happy birthday E!
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Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Friday, September 9, 2011
Dangers of Dance
Big girl started dance team last week. She was so excited to see all her friends.
Last night at class while practicing some leaps she landed with a thud. Her foot was hurt. She iced it a few minutes and tried to rejoin class. It was soon apparent she wouldn't be leaping anymore that day.
When she was still swollen and complaining this morning I decided to bring her in to the doctor.
Off to x-ray! Had fun driving (and crashing into things in her new wheels.
Long story short...dance career is on hold. 5th metatarsal fracture.
Temporary splint. Going to orthopedist next week to see if it needs to be braced or casted.
Only Big Girl can giggle her way through treatment for a broken foot!
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Last night at class while practicing some leaps she landed with a thud. Her foot was hurt. She iced it a few minutes and tried to rejoin class. It was soon apparent she wouldn't be leaping anymore that day.
When she was still swollen and complaining this morning I decided to bring her in to the doctor.
Off to x-ray! Had fun driving (and crashing into things in her new wheels.
Long story short...dance career is on hold. 5th metatarsal fracture.
Temporary splint. Going to orthopedist next week to see if it needs to be braced or casted.
Only Big Girl can giggle her way through treatment for a broken foot!
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Thursday, August 11, 2011
Blue Ribbon Fair!
Big girl did great at fair. 4 blue ribbon photographs. 1 was champion of her division and 2 were selected to go to state fair.
3 blue ribbons for sewing and 1 selected for state fair.
1 blue ribbon for table setting.Harry Potter theme,of course!
And 1 blue ribbon for Iron Chef- Battle Frozen Blueberries!
Exhausting but we are very proud of her.
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3 blue ribbons for sewing and 1 selected for state fair.
1 blue ribbon for table setting.Harry Potter theme,of course!
And 1 blue ribbon for Iron Chef- Battle Frozen Blueberries!
Exhausting but we are very proud of her.
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Thursday, July 28, 2011
My daughter's Obsession
It's time to get ready for fair! Both girls are in 4-H and entering items into the fair. No farm animals, though!
Little girl is a cloverbud and as such, can only display her work and not really compete. She took photography this year. When it cane time to decide what pictures she wanted to take to fair she chose...what else? Star Wars Legos!
Here is one of the pics... Too cute,right? I think it will be a hit.
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Little girl is a cloverbud and as such, can only display her work and not really compete. She took photography this year. When it cane time to decide what pictures she wanted to take to fair she chose...what else? Star Wars Legos!
Here is one of the pics... Too cute,right? I think it will be a hit.
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