August 2007
It’s Thursday, do you know where your kids are?
August 16, 2007 by Mara Burke · Leave a Comment
One of the things that I love about homeschooling is that I know where my kids are at any point in the day. Well, most of the time. There are times they sneak off without telling me where they’re going, and usually that means they’ve gone to the computer room to get on the computer [...]
Praise the Lord!
August 15, 2007 by Mara Burke · Leave a Comment
Yesterday, while it was not without it’s own struggles, went smoother than Monday. There was almost order in our day. lol Today, we had more attitude problems, lack of obedience, and general dawdling. Sigh, I guess it’ll get better. We’ve only been working for three days, so I guess I shouldn’t expect too much. I [...]
Let’s try a different approach
August 14, 2007 by Mara Burke · Leave a Comment
I really need to go to the grocery store today. We have absolutely nothing in the house for breakfast – no milk, cereal, eggs, bread – nothing. So, when the kiddos drag themselves out of bed, we’re headed for the store. I’m going to make a math lesson out of it. Maybe I’ll have the [...]
Not a good start to a new year :(
August 13, 2007 by Mara Burke · Leave a Comment
I got up early this morning, had some quiet time in the Word, and then got busy on some work I was doing. Before long, my 6 yo was up and ready to go. Then a little later my 1o yo got up. I tried to explain to them that I wanted homeschooling things to [...]
8 Things About Me . . .
August 11, 2007 by Mara Burke · Leave a Comment
Wow, my first “tag.” I feel so honored. Thanks Mila, for tagging me. I’m not exactly sure how this is supposed to work. I think I’m supposed to think of eight things to share about myself. Let’s see: 1. I was born in a suburb of Chicago, Illinois and moved away when I was 12. [...]
