Blog — Motherhood
JUST A MOM?
Posted by Michelle Osborn on
A woman, renewing her driver's license at the County Clerk's office, was asked by the woman recorder to state her occupation.
She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself.
"What I mean is," explained the recorder, "Do you have a job or are occupation......?"
"Of course I have a job," snapped the woman. "I'm a Mom."
"We don't list 'Mom' as.....continue reading
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Preschool and Beyond: One Room Schoolhouse or Three Ring Circus?
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It’s just that it's so loud. It’s messy. The house is like a barn. You clean. But when you turn around, it’s a disaster again. And the day is monotonous. Over and over,....continue reading
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It was one of those days!
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I was on phone with one service representative, when a hear a knock at the door. I was not expecting anyone. I was in sweats, that didn't match, and had done nothing with my hair, I mean nothing! My black and white polka-dotted slippers completed my look. I smiled as I opened the door hoping that would help my look..... continue reading
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What should you do with your "littles"?
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Guest post-Gena, publisher of theoldschoolhouse.com
What should you do with the littles? Play with them, read to them, take walks, bake or cook with them, clean with them, and give them lots of hugs. While you’re doing routine things, like grocery shopping, taking food to a friend, weeding, or something else, your littles are watching and learning.
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How to Start Again after the Holidays
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Guest post from Deborah Wueheler and the homeschool Minute newsletter
What is wrong with me? I am definitely not ready to even think about school yet. In fact, I am feeling a little down. My biggest problem: My focus is on me! How I feel. What I need. How I fail. This is the real reason for my blues. I need a change of perspective:... continue reading
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