This is meant to be sung, to the tune of "A Few of My Favorite Things".Weeding the gardensAnd seeding bare patchesPicking up garbage And things the stray catchesDodging the dog pooAnd treasures he bringsThese are a few of my favorite things...Folding the laundry And washing up dishesPicking up hairballs andWhat smells like dead fishesWet soiled … Continue reading A Few of My Favorite Things

After this first quarter of 2011, I felt the urge to check in and reflect on my progress.In spite of a few personal stumbling blocks, I am still seeking out Joy whenever I can. Teaching the kids to find it outside of Wii, the Cartoon Network and torturing one another has been a bit of … Continue reading Resolutions Update: How Am I Doing?

I woke up a few days ago with a dazzling revelation - we were about to begin day 140 in school and, as we know, there are 180 days of school. Know what that means? Only 40 - FORTY - days of home-schooling left!! Mrs. Mom - er, this teacher - has already begun the … Continue reading Is it? Is it? Could it be…. will I find… Shangri La?