You Weren’t Using That Were You?

We are a four computer family.  I know.  Shameful.  Wasteful.  Over the top.  But the truth is we really do use four computers.  At least most of the time.  The boys each cyberschool, so they need to have individual access to a computer during school days.  I work at home from my laptop, so it [...]

Thankful for Thanksgiving Drama

Thanksgiving always spawns family drama, right?  I hear horror stories from friends about parents who get into knock-down drag-outs, uncles who get wasted, young cousins who trash the house as if they were sorority boys.  Someone is always supposed to end up crying at the end of the evening…I think it’s a turkey day rite [...]

Who ARE You? And Where Did You COME From?

I’ve gotten really into Facebook lately.  It has been a hoot.  I have actually touched base with people I haven’t talked to since MIDDLE SCHOOL!!! 
But the funniest part of a social network like Facebook is that not only am I catching up with old friends and distant family, but I’m also having to look [...]

Cool Resource For Elementary Science Unit Study

Learninggamesforkids.com has created a unique way to introduce some specific science concepts to elementary age students.  It has begun to create interdisciplinary units for their science music videos.
If you have visited the site recently, you may have noticed that they have introduced animated musical videos about four science subjects: hurricanes, the sun, stars, and thunder.  [...]

Sticking To My Guns (hee)

 
I’m one of those moms. 
You know the type.  Mainstream mamas who hang on to their hippie friends’ coattails and refuse to let their children have violent toys or video games. 
I think I stated once that I would rather let my kids go to daycare at Hooters  than to own a play gun. No, seriously.  [...]

But gravy goes good with birthday cake…

This is my birthday cake.  I tried to leave one piece of it so you could see it, but lunch came and the piece was sitting there, looking so darn pitiful and lonely.  So H-T and I split it.  We’re empathetic like that. And now, this is all that’s left to remind me of today’s [...]

That All May Read…

First of all, an update:  The fleas have been banished from Topsy-Techieland, and all has returned to “normal.”  No, I still didn’t get to see ‘Quantum of Solace’, but we went shopping and I’m pretty sure hubby and the boys covertly got me some birthday stuff, so all is good.
Reading and writing is my life.  [...]

Da’ Bomb

I didn’t post yesterday cause I was in a state of shock.  SHOCK, I tell you.
Why? Cause it would seem that our little teeny tiny house is not just snug – – but snug as a BUG on a rug.  WE HAVE FLEAS!
Technically, it is the dogs who have fleas, but we are pretty sure [...]

It’s In Print…So It Must Be True

Earlier this month, I asked the question “What is a secular homeschooler?”  I wanted to see if I fit in with that classification of homeschoolers based on our schooling style around here in Topsy-Techieland. I got some of the best responses from you guys.  In fact, I’m still getting comments on that post.  Thanks for [...]

Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are!!

I can’t see you, but I know you are there.  Statcounter tells me so.  Yes you…from Pennsylvania.  And you there…yes YOU, from Calgary.  And you, from Virginia, there is simply no point in lurking back in the shadows, because I still know where you are.
I’ve been trying to figure out why you are so shy. [...]