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Get Crafty

Get Crafty

In an attempt to get my children used to the idea of doing projects this coming school year with everyone involved I have been scheduling a craft once a week for a few weeks. The purpose of this is for the older ones to really understand patience and following directions as well as helping [...]

Busy as a bee, er, Blue Mud Dauber?

Busy as a bee, er, Blue Mud Dauber?

Why is it that summer is so much crazier, busier, and downright exhausting than the school year? We home school, they are with me all the time anyway so I know that’s not it. I can’t seem to recall everything that is going on that makes my head swirl with all the busy-ness, [...]

Grass Cutting 101

Grass Cutting 101

Alternate title: Kicking up some dust
or
A miracle: I’m sure our neighbors are happier
Today Goro got busy with a new chore. He learned how to cut grass. With a push-mower. GASP!
He got a little instruction from SmockDaddy about the mower then went to task.

How to cut grass on one leg while scratching at bug [...]