February 2008

Lent is a Sacrament?

Last week, we were quizzing the boys about what they had done and learned about in Religious Education. Jack offered up a lot of information, but Noah kept shrugging and saying he couldn’t remember. We then went on to threaten Noah (in the nicest way possible) that he would not be able to play any [...]

13 of the bands/singers that appear most on my iPod (Thursday Thirteen #3)

Thirteen Bands/Singers that Appear Most on My iPodThese are in no particular order and are just kind of picking 13 from a larger list of top most appearing bands/singers — there was a multi place tie, and so I just put all of the ones that were obvious winners, and then randomly picked from the [...]

WFMW: Another wardrobe edition!

I had fun writing last week on the Works for Me Wednesday about some wardrobe tips (Choosing and Simplifying Your Wardrobe), and so I thought I would write up this week’s WFMW in response to some of the inquiries that were left in the comment section. I hope these tips help — because they work [...]

Wordless Wednesday: Kids Get All the Important Pictures from Vacations

Couldn’t help but post another shot from eight year old Noah (just like last week) of a holiday trip. His pictures include such fine things as this one and last week, as well as things like the hotel toliet and sprinkler system. Wordless Wednesday is hosted at 5 Minutes for Mom.

Reading Grade Based on Crayon Skills

I was pretty irritated while unloading things from Noah’s take home folder after school the other day. One of his reading worksheets is one that he has done before. This particular worksheet is one that has six definitions on it from the story they are focusing on that week. They must write their own sentence [...]

Not Quite Red Hot Monogamy

I saw the book Red Hot Monogamy at the library, and I decided to pick it up. Before I even had a chance to look at it, Eric was working on reading through it. (I suspect with the title, I shouldn’t have been surprised by that.) I finally cracked it open and got about 15 [...]

Getting Nervous in Church

During one week day Mass not long ago, the homily was directed to the children there, as there were a couple of religious education classes in attendance. One of the readings had been about Jonah and his visit to Ninevah. Father then asked the children if they remembered what happened before Jonah had gone to [...]

13 Things We Order From Market Day (Thursday Thirteen #2)

It would appear that the Thursday Thirteen site is down. But, I will go ahead and post mine anyway. You know, I want it to become a habit, and I have already said my peace about habits. Thirteen things We Like to Order From Market Day Well…first let me say, if you are unfamiliar with [...]

WFMW: Choosing and Simplifying Your Wardrobe

Now, before I start, let me say that I am no fashion maven. Heck, I am likely even a fashion flunkie. But, I am a fashion flunkie who has taken notes, and managed to pick up some tips that even I can use. First tip (and this is one I actually *do* use) and can [...]

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