15 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Mess with a Homeschool Mom

I came across this list when I was reading through some homeschool blogs.  Good stuff.

1.  She has a laminator and knows how to use it.

2.  She often mumbles to herself, and claims she’s having a parent-teacher conference. Some may perceive this as craziness, to the homeschool mom, it’s normal.

3.  She can juggle a meal, fold clothes, and teach a spelling lesson, all while holding a baby on her hip. You may even call her a multi-tasker. {Gasp}

4.  She’s protective of her kids, to the point of psychotic. Urban legend claims the termmama-bear originated from the homeschool mom. Research is pending.

5.  She’s got moves like Jagger. Runs from room to room, putting out fires, or even starting a few of her own.

6.  She’s wise beyond years, constantly studying, researching and growing, to keep ahead of her brood of youngins.

7.  She’s not afraid to wear PJs after 10 a.m. or yoga pants ALL. DAY. LONG.

8.  She almost never calls in sick.

9.  She makes a list and checks it twice, or three and four times depending on how Type Ashe is.

10. She’ll go toe-to-toe with any stranger who questions in the wrong tone or before she’s had a second cup of coffee – “What about socialization?”

11. She stares algebra in the eye and makes y run from x. She will later tell a bad math joke –Dear Algebra, stop asking us to locate your X, she’s never coming back. {Insert evil laugh}

12. She’s been known to cancel school and declare a sun day, instead of a snow day, just because she can.

13. She handles dead animals and bugs with ease, all in the name of science.

14. She’s not afraid to face the Warden of Words (the librarian) to square up on late fees.

15. She won’t claim harassment when the ‘principal‘ pats her on the booty.

First Family Hill Country Trip August 2013

Wimberely, Texas....one of my favorite places on Earth!!!

This stray cat became our adopted pet while we were there. Savannah named her Zackie.

First Day of School

Pre-K and 1st grade....where does the time go?

I'm beginning to question if we made the right choice to homeschool.  There are so many reasons we do it,  but now I'm starting to wonder if he needs to be in school every day.  Mainly because we've had more bad days than good days with it this last week.  Also, I wish he had more things to do at home than just play video games.  I do try to limit the video games but it's so easy sometimes to just let him play so I can get  some things done around the house.  Bad mom....I know.   Lessons take anywhere between 2-3 hours (that's with several breaks) so that leaves A LOT of time in the day left.  He's not interested in playing outside (which I don't blame him in the Texas heat).  So trying to keep him busy and away from the video games is draining me.

I'm going to check into several homeschool "meet up" groups that have boys his age.  Next Tuesday while he's in school (my only day to have some time to do some major research on these groups) hopefully I'll have found some groups to check out.  Hopefully finding support from other moms who have boys Ben's age will help lift my spirits and get him out of the house and away from the video games!!!!!!!!

I Want my Phone Back!

The kids have pretty much taken over my phone.  Dragon City and Monster Pet Shop keep them busy. As I was going through my pictures this morning on my phone I found this.  Goofy kiddos!

A Quote I Need to Apply to my Life!

"You can often change your circumstances by changing your attitude." ~Eleanor Roosevelt 

Ok, She Got Me Started....

My favorite sister-in-law, Laura, sent me this picture below.  She TOTALLY knows me!

So, that led me to find minimalism pictures and quotes....cue next two pictures.

Then, that led me to Pinterest looking for my dream.  

First things first, before I reveal the images innermost in my head and what I daydream about (ahhhh yes, daydreaming.....only when the kids aren't occupying my time (not complaining, just saying)........ok, so daydreaming, yeah, happens for about 3 mintues a day.......if I'm lucky)):
I am a minimalist ( much to the dismay of my pack rat husband....hey, it makes for a perfect balance in our relationship, does it not?) Si, si!!!!!  I'm not saying either way is right...(ok, ahem, I am right....shhhhh) BUT at least we have a balance (or shall we say compromise).

My dream:

1.  Log cabin

2.  Two bedroom

3.  Front porch over looking a river that the kids can swim in (2 rocking chairs....a must)

4.  Blue and white speckled dishes in our cabinets

5.  Wood burning stove

6.  No neighbors within in sight and ear shot.

7.  Flannel pjs

8.  A good snow during winter

9. Coffee...sitting on my porch....in my rocking chair.....in my red flannel pj's........listening to James Taylor

10. And finally....my husband sitting in his rocking chair next to me, in his flannel pj's, drinking coffee, snow on the ground, while our kids play in the river....ok, so they're going to get hypothermia.....need to rethink this one I suppose.

Here goes......

Here is my perfect bedroom.

Here is my perfect kids' room.

Here is my perfect kitchen.

Here is my favorite living room.  Where is the TV you might ask???  NOT THERE!  P.E.R.F.E.C.T.!!!!!!

Here's the front.  Just need some rocking chairs and I'm set.  (Please note the water RIGHT IN FRONT!!!!)

So, the next two pictures are for Laura.  I love you and I miss your guidance.  We pray for you every night. You are thought of many times a day. (Pardon the grammar mistakes in the first picture below.....not my mistakes....ha!)

Hams

Savannah's new antennas...and Benjamin's "cool" pose.

Spoiled.....

Savannah's first ever breakfast in bed.

Birthday Dinner with my Mommy!

Forgot to post this last week.  Mom took me out to dinner for my birthday.  This is us after about 10 tries of trying to get a good picture.....vanity is hard sometimes.