Charles Dickens’ Words

I’ve been reading this book to Audrey.  We read about his sad childhood life.  Tonight, we read about his  marriage, the birth of his first child, and the crowding conditions in his home.  I love this note he wrote   in his diary, “I shall never be so happy again as in those chambers three storeys [...]

Today and an Author’s “A-ha” moment

Today was school, school, and school with my kids. I  helped Andrew review his Science lesson on Chemical Bonding before he left this morning.  Geeezzz Wheeezzz!  I’m sure glad I now can choose what I want to learn!  I’m  glad there are those who find studying electrons in an atom interesting!  This area is just [...]

Old Note

I’m deleting notes in my Facebook today.  I got across this entry I had written in Jan 21, 2009.  I thought I should put it in my blog.  Reading this inspires me to be a better teacher to my children.
In Stephen Covey’s book The Leader in Me, I learned that Helen Keller was violent and [...]

Sick Kids

Today my kids are all sick.  After the Primary Program we left Church,  so they won’t spread their cough and cold.  We had a quiet Sunday.  I think we all got to take a nap except Audrey.
Tonight, I told Audrey that I can only tuck her to bed.  I won’t lie down with her because [...]

Audrey

Audrey learned how to play Monopoly lately.  I’m glad she’s enjoying it, but I’m also not glad she likes to play it so much.  She would always come to me when I’m about to take a rest and say:  “Let’s play Monopoly Mama.”  So, even when I really don’t feel like it, I sit there [...]

Washington DC Trip Before School

Yesterday, I planned to take the kids to Washington DC. Andrew needed to go and visit a Botanical Garden for his Boy Scout Gardening Merit Badge. The I-66 eastbound, as always, was packed! We got to the Metro Station in Vienna and drove around and around looking for a parking space. I couldn’t believe [...]

Reading Rainbow

I am sad to learn this morning that Reading Rainbow is concluding after 26 years. I have enjoyed the show with my kids over the years. It doesn’t teach reading mechanics, but I sure love the show’s substance. The joy it conveyed to the children in reading a good book is something I will always [...]

Zinnias

I have enjoyed taking pictures of our zinnias.  These are one of my favourite flowers in summer time.  They come in variety of colors, shapes, and sizes.  The petals are delicately arranged to convey their beauty.  They are hardy, yet elegant.  I can’t completely describe the good feelings I get when I look at flowers. [...]

Cheapee Me!

Not too long ago, I went to an enrichment group that talked about coupons.  I do use coupons every now and then, but I didn’t really care much about them.  The night I went to talk to these young ladies, who were into cutting coupons, opened my eyes to how much one could save by [...]

Timo’s Fun Time

This week Andrew is out camping in Goshen for a week.  The house is a lot more quiet than usual without him.  Timothy and Audrey had 2 nights sleepover with friends.  Tuesday night, Michael and Ashley  came over.  The next day,   Timothy and Audrey went over to their house and spent the night there.
Tonight, we [...]