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From the monthly archives:

August 2007

After Much Deliberation… a Plan!

August 29, 2007

Today I listened to a CD of a writing workshop that I ordered entitled, Writing Without Fear. The speaker, Susan Wise Bauer, is a published novelist, author of a series of world history texts for grammar school students, as well as another for adults; she wrote a curriculum guide for homeschooling k-12th graders, [...]

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V-A-C-A-TION… in the Summertime!

August 28, 2007

Name that tune! (My father would be sooo proud.)
By Iowa Law, homeschoolers must either test annually, submit a portfolio demonstrating a year’s worth of work and growth, or hire a supervising teacher. We chose the latter and we have a “Sup”. Our Sup’s name is Ms. Candy. The first time we [...]

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Remind me to scrub and bleach my tub tomorrow.

August 26, 2007

I’m deep in research mode this evening. I’m collecting info, reviews, and scope and sequence on various grammar, spelling and language programs. Handy Man is in the process of tediously tiling the custom shower I insisted we do with a complex pattern of various sizes of tile. (I love you, Handy Man. [...]

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Some Pictures Need No Explanation

August 24, 2007

I just love how my boybarians so carefully coordinate their color schemes. They really choose with great care all their accessories, as can be seen in these photos. Someday, they will make wonderful additions to the boardroom, bench, operating room or life of academia. I’m positive the excellent training they’ve received in the subject matter [...]

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Warning: More LA ramblings

August 23, 2007

I’ve been thinking more since I posted the long language post last night, to clarify my thoughts. I think Einstein is exactly where he should be based on his age and the level of instruction he’s been given about writing and spelling (which is virtually none). My concerns lie not so much in his abilities [...]

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Thinking Outloud

August 22, 2007

I have been tossing and turning the last few night because of noisy, strobe-light-like thunderstorms here in the Midwest. Pair a few days of bad weather and one night that some poor tomcat spent outside screaming. (Prolly about a girl.) I sympathize with him, I really do, but clearly he doesn’t realize the ramifications of [...]

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Funniest Ebay Post Ever!

August 22, 2007

Oh. my. tummy. hurts! It’s not that often that I read something and think, “Holy crapola, she’s been spying on me!” but I think this poor, sweet mom of 6 children must shop at the same place I do. I haven’t laughed this much on eBay. Ever.
Pokeman Cards for sale on [...]

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Science… check!

August 21, 2007

Well, now I can’t say Einstein has nothing to show for science. As we sat observing the window and watching our “‘umminbowds” I said to the boys, “Hey guys, this is science. Did you know? Watch the birds. In a little bit we can give our new colored pencils a whirl [...]

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Contest Winner and a little Bird Talk

August 20, 2007

That was such a fun contest! I really enjoyed seeing everyone’s blogs. So much so in fact, that when choosin’ time came I turned into a complete wuss and couldn’t do it. I made Handy Man do my dirty work. So, who is the winner?
Congratulations Jenny of A Light in the [...]

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A Special Message

August 19, 2007

Our friend Princess Leia is starting kindergarten tomorrow. We want to send her a special message!

We hope it’s a fun and special day.
Love,The Boybarians

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LWM3B’s Very First Contest!

August 18, 2007

I always love blog contests, and thought… what would Life With My 3 Boybarians readers want that I could possibly offer?
Then Handy Man had the idea, “How ’bout a ‘Win a Date with Handy Man’ contest?” he asks. Such a modest man I married. I voted that down instantly. Handy Man is [...]

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Once there was a Little Girl…

August 16, 2007

When you were growing up, did you think you’d be where you are now?
At 7, I wanted to be Mary Lou Retton. Or Madonna. Or a veterinarian. Or my 2nd grade teacher. By 17, I think had outgrown most of those fantasies… the uneven bars ripped quarter-sized bloody holes in my [...]

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Mill Creek Academy Open House, part 2

August 15, 2007

As part of our Open House, I’m doing a photo tour of the boys’ work. I was inspired by Jennefer and Jessica, who shared the highlights of their academic work weeks, too. Most of this is was done this week, but some is from last week. We’ve had a blast with Medieval [...]

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Ye Olde Dirt Road & the First Annual Mill Creek Academy Open House

August 14, 2007

Progress, I say, there’s progress ’round these parts!
I woke this morning with two gifts. The first – a strong head cold, likely a gift from my friendly ER visit; the second gift – an asphalt road. Gone are the days of millings on the dirt road, kicking up mud, pointless car washes, and [...]

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Monday, Monday… do do, do do dodo!

August 13, 2007

Back to the grind, I suppose. A new week starts today!
This week we are folding in a couple more subjects in our mix – handwriting and copywork. In another week or two, we’ll try to fold in spelling. I’ve found layering in subjects in the first month or so of school seems [...]

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Luggage and Apples and Noggins, Oh My!

August 9, 2007

The trip was well, an adventure, a little hot and a lesson in vanity. This is my 4th attempt at blogging since my return.
Off to the airport I went and two small planes later, I landed smoothly in the Big Apple. I go and wait in baggage claim… and wait… [...]

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Leavin’ on a Jet Plane

August 3, 2007

So, I’m going out of town this weekend for a couple days for work. (Those of you new to my blog, I work part-time moderating a website for a big non-profit.)
And suddenly I find myself obsessed with things like… the number of pairs of underpants my boys have available… Oh, and whether or [...]

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Um, yeah. Competent. I think so.

August 2, 2007

Each year, as required by Iowa law, I have to fill out a CPI form to declare my intention to homeschool my children and in the same breath declare that I am competent enough to teach them. Competent Private Instruction. I promise some filing cabinet in some educational office somewhere (where this form [...]

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Didja Notice!? Didja Notice?!

August 1, 2007

Heeeeeeyyyy look who has a brand spankin’ new blog layout? Yay! I do!
Design credit goes to a hip, cool, groovin’ homeschool mom of boys… my friend Writer Mom at Life is Like a Lunchbox. Take a moment to check out her blog and if you like what you see here let her [...]

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