tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1692904496256051846.post2625557179995308902..comments2023-10-11T10:47:01.605-04:00Comments on Sunshine and Lemonade: Homeschool week in review: Weeks 7 and 8Keys to the Magic Travelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15634829064005032831noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1692904496256051846.post-68572407293803475382008-10-18T20:38:00.000-04:002008-10-18T20:38:00.000-04:00Kat, I just marvel at how rich your curriculum it....Kat, I just marvel at how rich your curriculum it. That is the one thing that I love hearing about when I read homeschooler reports like this. I told LRRH that Katie was going to have to go to JuCo for math at 10. She said "you mean high school?" I said "NO, Junior College." She gasped..."She is 10 and going to college." I told her that was how smart Katie was. We are both amazed! I will have her go read Katie's blog sometime.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02315720415774254785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1692904496256051846.post-45632095235632531242008-10-07T16:13:00.001-04:002008-10-07T16:13:00.001-04:00Now me on the other hand...I'd LOVE an iPhone.Now me on the other hand...I'd LOVE an iPhone.Rheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11027061380778030388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1692904496256051846.post-72211143649951284682008-10-07T16:13:00.000-04:002008-10-07T16:13:00.000-04:00He offered the deal that if he gets all A's, all y...He offered the deal that if he gets all A's, all year, then he could get one.<BR/><BR/>I'm thinking about it...but honestly, he loses his glasses, lost his little cell phone (that was free) and never can find things, so what am I thinking?!Rheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11027061380778030388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1692904496256051846.post-47667146505603302612008-10-07T16:12:00.001-04:002008-10-07T16:12:00.001-04:00Did I tell you that Donny wants an iphone?Did I tell you that Donny wants an iphone?Rheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11027061380778030388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1692904496256051846.post-50053140620492978622008-10-07T16:12:00.000-04:002008-10-07T16:12:00.000-04:00I read Katie's version of the festival, and she di...I read Katie's version of the festival, and she did a good job!Rheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11027061380778030388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1692904496256051846.post-19356107515166357242008-10-06T10:19:00.000-04:002008-10-06T10:19:00.000-04:00I'm going to answer your questions:1. Festivals? ...I'm going to answer your questions:<BR/><BR/>1. Festivals? In our area. HA! OK, so we do have the Tobacco Festival the last Saturday of each October. Yeah, the Tobacco Festival. We celebrate cancer here!<BR/><BR/>2. I wrote tons of stories as a child. I still write stories. Bet your girls' are better than mine, though.<BR/><BR/>3. I'm not answering the time period one...'cause I'm blogging about this VERY same thing later on in the week. It's already half-written. I'll give you a shoutout on that post, though. Like I do on every other post as of late. <BR/><BR/>4. Yes...I homeschooled Libbey for pre-K. She was a dream student. Caroline? Not so much. But I'll probably have to home school her because she's so bad...she'll get kicked out of kindergarten on the first day. Sigh...Lula!https://www.blogger.com/profile/18341753113164178323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1692904496256051846.post-27535463422431849012008-10-06T09:31:00.000-04:002008-10-06T09:31:00.000-04:00I homeschooled for half a year when my second olde...I homeschooled for half a year when my second oldest was in the 2nd grade. We had just moved to the Chicagoland area (from an amazing school in St.Louis) and the teacher he got was a nightmare. She insisted he needed to be put on meds and constantly called me to complain that he talked in class (he was an 8yo boy, of course he talked in class!). So, after thinking about it a while, I pulled him out and homeschooled the rest of the year. I loved putting together the lessons, and being able to put the day together that fit him best. We only did it for a short period because the following year we switched schools (moved across town) and now we're in a fabulous school district. I think if I could do it over I would definately have homeschooled my oldest--he would have really excelled with it, and I'm thinking about homeschooling my youngest. <BR/>I love reading what you and Katie are doing--the boys love reading Katie's blog!jennifersusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03395409613208580971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1692904496256051846.post-56360559609659971902008-10-06T00:54:00.000-04:002008-10-06T00:54:00.000-04:00Have not been to any festivals lately... which is ...Have not been to any festivals lately... which is a shame since there is always something going on here...<BR/><BR/>I've always liked the "pioneer" era... always wanted to be Laura in Little House on the Prairie.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13655298574868899841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1692904496256051846.post-73593219249507899302008-10-05T22:12:00.000-04:002008-10-05T22:12:00.000-04:00I've thought about it but I don't think I am organ...I've thought about it but I don't think I am organized enough. You do such fun things.Insane Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13772208953959596713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1692904496256051846.post-14396240955973076382008-10-05T17:26:00.000-04:002008-10-05T17:26:00.000-04:00Hi Kat,Great blog! I am collecting curriculum rev...Hi Kat,<BR/><BR/>Great blog! I am collecting curriculum reviews on my homeschool website. Out of the 430 reviews I've received so far, I still haven't received one for Write at Home. If you have a free moment and want to share your opinion, you can do so here:<BR/><BR/>http://www.successful-homeschooling.com<BR/><BR/>I like your blog and I'll definitely stop by again!Carlettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07980716707225502492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1692904496256051846.post-8283090172972885572008-10-05T13:05:00.000-04:002008-10-05T13:05:00.000-04:00I had wondered why you homeschool one and not the ...I had wondered why you homeschool one and not the other. I'm glad you explained, and it makes complete sense. <BR/><BR/>We homeschool for scheduling reasons, connected to my husband's work hours. My oldest (the only one old enough for school currently) sounds just like your oldest. Makes for a lovely homeschooling experience! But I'm not going to delude myself into thinking my younger two will be the same. Only time will tell... :)I Love Purple More Than Youhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01775490055724447691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1692904496256051846.post-90149208417511319392008-10-05T12:27:00.000-04:002008-10-05T12:27:00.000-04:00My kids love school too much to even consider home...My kids love school too much to even consider homeschooling. Probably best.<BR/><BR/>I loved your response to why you homeschool one child and not the other. Very nicely put.<BR/><BR/>All these festivals! How cool. I need to see what we have going on around here. Surely we have some festivals somewhere we could go to...<BR/><BR/>My mom has a bonsai tree. My boys find it fascinating!<BR/><BR/>And, for the record, I could have made this into many, many small comments, but chose to do one big one. My restraint is amazing, isn't it?Rheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11027061380778030388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1692904496256051846.post-32660043110464817262008-10-05T10:39:00.000-04:002008-10-05T10:39:00.000-04:00We've been attending Fall festivals in our area, w...We've been attending Fall festivals in our area, which include lots of pumpkin viewing, apple picking and general nonsensical fun. No cool events like your Japanese fair in this lovely city! Yet one more reason I need to move to your neck of the woods. LOL!<BR/><BR/>I loved writing as a youngster. That's where my love of journaling and writing began.<BR/><BR/>My favorite period in history to study are Medieval Times. The Middle Ages have always been fascinating to me.<BR/><BR/>I was sold on homeschooling while I was pregnant with my oldest and then I abandoned it. I have since picked the torch back up and am seriously considering it again.<BR/><BR/>BTW, hubby is seriously interested in seeing the ta-ta's pics. Hee hee hee...Angie's Spothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12687477302115487336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1692904496256051846.post-23799267781153093362008-10-05T10:25:00.000-04:002008-10-05T10:25:00.000-04:00Man, I don't know if I could. I do wish, though, ...Man, I don't know if I could. I do wish, though, that I had gone into education, to give me the option. I know that is not really a prereq, but I feel like if I had a background in education, I may be more comfortable with it.<BR/><BR/>We were private until a move this summer. Now we are in a teeny tiny public, which I am pleased with so far. But I do worry about the studies being guided by testing and sometimes testing only.<BR/><BR/>I spoke with a friend yesterday that started HS'ing her first and third grade boys. She said one huge benefit is there is no "afternoon rush" to get home, snack, homework and zoom off to after school activities.sassy stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785259771717730707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1692904496256051846.post-15785057263799121492008-10-05T09:41:00.000-04:002008-10-05T09:41:00.000-04:00that is really cool. Thanks for the education into...that is really cool. Thanks for the education into homeschooling. That is really cool. I like what you are doing.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10399156539354549499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1692904496256051846.post-76062452386164391092008-10-05T09:32:00.000-04:002008-10-05T09:32:00.000-04:00We have some friends that send their children to a...We have some friends that send their children to a school taught with the classical method. I think it makes a lot of sense. If that school wasn't too far from us we would consider it. <BR/><BR/>I think it's awesome you are able to do what is best for your girls, even if it means taking two entirely different approaches to educating them. I can't think of many people that would have the insight to understand the needs are so different and the dedication and determination to act on it. I've been following your homeschooling updates and read them with great interest. It sounds exactly like what my oldest daughter will need when she is school aged. Unfortunately, I don't see myself being able to give up my job in order to do it.-Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15689950239216753388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1692904496256051846.post-41928150717084158692008-10-05T09:20:00.000-04:002008-10-05T09:20:00.000-04:00You are a true teacher! As a public school teache...You are a true teacher! As a public school teacher I often worry when parents pull their middle schooler out to suddenly hs. Normally it is a behavior prob they are trying to address. <BR/>I think next time this is mentioned I'll direct them here to see what all is involved in teaching a full curriculum. <BR/>When she is out of high school will you return to teaching Latin in a public school?The Joye of Teachinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03727498498120154330noreply@blogger.com