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Homeschool Language Workbook…

Directions: Finish the sentence by putting subjects in the blanks.

________________  died for our sins at Calvary.

student’s answer:   The Army

Sad, humbled teacher.

When I reviewed the incorrect answer with the student,  he answered… “Oh, Jesus.”

I am teaching a hymn today…. always one of my favs!

At Calvary

More homeschool health funnies…

Q: Why should you not comb your hair when it is soaking wet?

student’s answer:  so that the hair stays on

teacher’s manual answer:  Wet hair stretches and breaks easily

hehe.

The boys received Bogs for Christmas.  We love these boots.  They are waterproof, easy for a little one to slip on, and keep their feet warm up to, or down to, -30 degrees.  I haven’t had one boot complaint all winter!

That is, until last week, when a friend dropped off the three big boys from a full day of play…

I could smell her complaint.

Sweating, sock-less feet and a full day of outdoor adventures.

Our mudroom has become a tad fragrant as well.

“Socks, boys…. wear socks.” I suggest.

“Our feet are too hot!” they reply.

Today we opened the boot-tote in the garage, looking for hand-along rain boots to replace our stinky Bogs.

We found a pair of red ones for Isaac, and he put them on eagerly….

“Yeah, Mom!  They are just my age.  Just. My. Age!”

I love him.

good-bye Boggs, hello rain boots!

Ving was reading his A Beka health aloud to me the other day while I was busy working in the kitchen (before the miscarriage)…

“Most democrats contain chemicals which destroy bacteria on your skin, thus they help control the odor that is produced.”

I’m not a political gal.  I vote republican, but I am not proud of all that either.

It can be overwhelming with all the  political debates, health care reform, and bashing of parties.   I’m a patriot, but mostly tune  out politics unless I am shown where I can take action or vote.

As Ving was reading, I wasn’t there 100%.  My mind was subconsciously  listening, and rose to alertness, wondering how the democrats made it into his health book too!   Politics seem to be everywhere lately.

Then I came to my senses and responded:

“Honey, that’s deodorants… not democrats.”

We laughed.

With Irv needing to return to work and me being out of commission…

A special someone came to rescue and minister to our family today.

For the sake of confidentiality, she/he will remain anonymous.

This special someone just sent me this funny  email recounting the day’s events, and I had to share.

While today was not-so-typical for medical reasons, some things just never change around here…

I thought you might get a chuckle of their “notes”.

FYI, I did not write this, therefore I could not have been referring to myself!

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Salisbury Adventure Notes 2/9/10

Lest we forget.

Keep an eye out for clearance bedpan.

Always vacuum floors before depositing baby, to ensure bacon-free scooching excursions.

Threaten the entire male species residents, under the age of 10, to pick up their Legos; unless they wish them to be sucked up by the vacuum.

Turn all the ceiling fans on to dissipate predominant poop smell in bedrooms.

Always make sassy kids talk on the phone to their dads-at-work. (Puts the fear in ‘em, you know.)

Never pick up the toys in the morning.

Always order pizza for dinner when cooks are scarce.

DO stash wintergreen-sinus-opening gum and baseballs caps in vehicles, in case of last-minute appointments. (A bra would be a good idea, too.)

and of course,

Never use a breast pump whilst standing at drive-way/front facing window.

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Thank you, sweet anonymous friend… you are a blessing to our gang.  And, our home is grateful too!