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“Embrace the place” is my general motto for all of our moving around with the Army.  I believe that every region has its gems- great places to explore, a new side of mother nature, tourist attractions we might otherwise never … Continue reading →

We “officially” started homeschooling yesterday.  Chicka Roo has asked for us to do school every single day since kindergarten graduation.  So I finally gave in and we started in on our summer curriculum. She loves science, so we’re going to … Continue reading →

I love taking time after the kids are in bed to be creative.  I have a craft business and that generally takes up a lot of these sessions- getting ready for shows, making custom orders, etc.  Lately, though, I have … Continue reading →

Our kids have never had “chores.”  They do help around the house (as much as little ones can, anyway!) and take care of their own things… sometimes… But with summer starting and the knowledge that there will be no “back … Continue reading →

This has been a momentous week for us.  This week marked the end of all of our school-year activities (yay!).  It also marked the end of kindergarten.  My baby finished her kindergarten year.  The school had a graduation, of course. … Continue reading →

Thanks to collegeathome.com for this lovely statistical graphic.  Be nice to homeschoolers… they might be your boss someday!

Well, we’re down to 2.5 more days of kindergarten!  I can’t believe how fast the time has gone.  Chicka Roo is very, VERY excited to be an official “first grader.”  So excited, in fact, that she is begging for us … Continue reading →

My secret is out.  I am (*gasp*) homeschooling next year. OK, so this ^ is definitely not my mom.  It might be, in 20 or 30 more years 🙂  My mom is a beautiful, caring woman who is a generally … Continue reading →

A quick word of explanation on my name: My mother in law called my husband Buddy Roo when he was a child.  I’ve seen the videos 🙂  I always considered it a very cute nickname, one meant just for him. … Continue reading →

You’ve gotta start somewhere.   Sort of an intimidating phrase, in this case.  I’m starting homeschooling… like, in a week.  So, where is that “somewhere” at which I’ll be starting? “Here,” is Arizona, our current duty station.  My family lives … Continue reading →