I will help the oldest two get ready and then ask them to help the younger two while myself and the big man get it together. Mostly foolproof plan, but today we just couldn't move faster than snails on vacation. Oh well...
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Group efforts
Leaving the house with 2 adults and 4 boys has always been a challenge. But infants are a lot easier to dress since they can't talk back...yet. Typically we all are responsible for ourselves but there are those times where timing is important and that's where teamwork becomes critical.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
As they grow
It's amazing to watch the little ones changing into beings that can rationalize and reason. Even if it makes you cry.
A simple conversation with my 4 year old about him treating himself better so he can be around for a long time, brought up the subject of death and dying. So now I have a 7yo who is crying and telling me about his happiest memory of cooking while clinging to me; a 6yo who is crying and hugs me while whispering he doesn't want "you and Daddy to die" and then the 4yo old looks up at me with tears pouring down his face saying, "if you die, we wouldn't have a mommy anymore".
Try not crying through all that!!!
Not just because it was sad, but that they are processing humanity.
Of course 8yo has to put it all back into perspective as he lets me know that he will cry when I die, but that's not right now and that his brothers are probably crying because they are picturing what I will look like dead. I quietly whisper to him with a hug, that he should keep that nugget of info to himself because I didn't think his brothers had even thought of that and that might make them cry more. What a day!!!
A simple conversation with my 4 year old about him treating himself better so he can be around for a long time, brought up the subject of death and dying. So now I have a 7yo who is crying and telling me about his happiest memory of cooking while clinging to me; a 6yo who is crying and hugs me while whispering he doesn't want "you and Daddy to die" and then the 4yo old looks up at me with tears pouring down his face saying, "if you die, we wouldn't have a mommy anymore".
Try not crying through all that!!!
Not just because it was sad, but that they are processing humanity.
Of course 8yo has to put it all back into perspective as he lets me know that he will cry when I die, but that's not right now and that his brothers are probably crying because they are picturing what I will look like dead. I quietly whisper to him with a hug, that he should keep that nugget of info to himself because I didn't think his brothers had even thought of that and that might make them cry more. What a day!!!
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Food Network fun
We have been watching a lot of Food Network lately and it has spawned some hilarious evenings of creative entrees and dessert options made from Playdoh. All 4 boys have become "chefs", both head and sous. Last night was sushi pizza, sushi lasagna, tacos, milkshakes and strawberry pie. They have also learned a lot of food history from watching "Good Eats" with Alton Brown. Hopefully we will get a chance to get all the boys into the kitchen or out on the grill this summer.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Unschooling in the News
Well, whether we unschoolers were content with staying out of the limelight or not, the past 2 days of reporting on Good Morning America has put us all out there. The show yesterday of the Biegler family was so slanted it was scandalous! And did Juju yell at the son when she questioned his judgement at 7? There was enough controversy to invite the family back on this morning's show where the attitude was a bit more subdued. It was nice that the family was able to answer some of the questions posted on the ABC website, but it was still such a tiny view of the vastness of unschooling.
Swiss Army Wife has written a wonderful post on the subject that I recommend. http://www.swissarmywife.net/2010/04/unschooling-stephanopoulos-good-morning-america-fail/ and another must read from Lee Stranahan "Unschooling : How "Good Morning, America" Got It All Wrong" http://ow.ly/1AA8H
I confess that I was compelled to leave a comment on the GMA website as well (kjrp68).
I am just happy that was not my family under the microscope as life has been difficult enough. I do take strength from the fact that the judge made it clear to the folks living in the house we are planning on buying that they must be out by tomorrow...or else. Our unschooling lifestyle has been under major scrutiny by all our relatives that we have stayed with (on both sides of our families). It is always hard to "pretend" to fit into the boxes others live in. BUT not much longer!!! We will be able to have our OWN HOME BASE with which to learn and live and love life! Can't wait!!!
Swiss Army Wife has written a wonderful post on the subject that I recommend. http://www.swissarmywife.net/2010/04/unschooling-stephanopoulos-good-morning-america-fail/ and another must read from Lee Stranahan "Unschooling : How "Good Morning, America" Got It All Wrong" http://ow.ly/1AA8H
I confess that I was compelled to leave a comment on the GMA website as well (kjrp68).
I am just happy that was not my family under the microscope as life has been difficult enough. I do take strength from the fact that the judge made it clear to the folks living in the house we are planning on buying that they must be out by tomorrow...or else. Our unschooling lifestyle has been under major scrutiny by all our relatives that we have stayed with (on both sides of our families). It is always hard to "pretend" to fit into the boxes others live in. BUT not much longer!!! We will be able to have our OWN HOME BASE with which to learn and live and love life! Can't wait!!!
Monday, March 1, 2010
Unschoolers Unite!
Rethinking Everything is an annual gathering of unschoolers from around the world. It is an amazing sight to see youth empowered and parents getting a chance to share with other like-minded folks. I highly recommend getting your registration in early and check their website at http://www.rethinkingeverything.net/
It is an experience that will change your life!
It is an experience that will change your life!
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
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