July 2008
I just found out about this
July 31, 2008 by Mara Burke · Leave a Comment
As a homeschooling mom, I’m always on the lookout for things that will encourage and help me in homeschooling. One website that has done that is Values Driven Family . They have items that are helpful in teaching my boys to be their best selves. You may want to check it out. I just found [...]
My hubby would say ‘Just what we needed.’
July 29, 2008 by Mara Burke · Leave a Comment
Before our cat Comet died, she had been bringing a younger kitten up to the house. I’m guessing that she’s about 4 months at most. AT first she was very skittish and ran whenever we came outside. Then my oldest son was able to pet her. Right before Comet died, the kitten decided to let [...]
Sad news on the home front
July 27, 2008 by Mara Burke · 1 Comment
We found our cat, Comet, outside. She tried to be close to her family; she died really close to the house. I know it’s silly to get emotional about a silly cat. But it still hurts. In fact, as I’m writing this, tears are running down my face. It’s times like this that I wish [...]
I’m so glad today is Friday
July 25, 2008 by Mara Burke · Leave a Comment
It seems like this week has been unusually long, and I don’t know why. It’s the same seven days that we always get, but it’s been so slow for me. How has it been for you? I DID get the work I had due today done and sent in. That makes me feel better. Now [...]
My Fur Babies Are 8 Weeks Old Today!
July 24, 2008 by Mara Burke · Leave a Comment
Yep, the kittens are 2 months old today. They’re adorable and playful and fun, but they still haven’t developed that desire to get up in your lap to be petted. I love to have a kitten sleeping peacefully in my lap so I can pet it. I’ve heard that petting an animal actually helps lower [...]
