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October 23, 2009
National Novel Writing Month looms
National Novel Writing Month looms
So you've always wanted to write a novel, but something keeps getting in the way. You don't have the time to do it. You don't have confidence in your abilities. You don't, you know, have an idea for a story. Never fear! National Novel Writing Month is here. [more]
October 22, 2009
Berenstain Bears! , Craftivity Corner
Berenstain Bears! , Craftivity Corner
I love the Berenstain Bears by Stan and Jan Berenstain, and am so excited that my son loves these books too. The messages are classic and wholesome but they talk straight to kids, not down to them. Here are 4 books that seem to be read over and over again at our house! [more]
October 22, 2009
Up and Around, Jessica
Up and Around, Jessica
R’s back at school, G’s doing pretty well and I have to say I am feeling loads better than just a few days ago. My energy is still dragging, but compared to Monday, I feel like a rock star. [more]
October 22, 2009
Paper dreams, Professor Mom One thing that's really struck me as different now that T. has a couple months of kindergarten under her belt, is what effect school has had on her assertiveness. She's a pleaser by nature and sometimes asserting herself takes a back seat to my big-hearted girl's desire to please. But we've noticed at home that she's holding her own with L. They are squabbling and fighting more because of this, but I imagine that once both of them adapt to this shift things will settle down--at least I hope so (please oh please).
Paper dreams, Professor Mom One thing that's really struck me as different now that T. has a couple months of kindergarten under her belt, is what effect school has had on her assertiveness. She's a pleaser by nature and sometimes asserting herself takes a back seat to my big-hearted girl's desire to please. But we've noticed at home that she's holding her own with L. They are squabbling and fighting more because of this, but I imagine that once both of them adapt to this shift things will settle down--at least I hope so (please oh please).
October 21, 2009
Fall Wreath, Craftivity Corner
Fall Wreath, Craftivity Corner
Activities that have a physically active as well as a sit down fine motor component gives you more bang for your buck! This leaf wreath starts with a hunt for leaves outside before you move inside to get your crafty on!
1. Gather your materials. You will need a paper plate, scissors, glue ,a container to collect leaves and ribbon.
2. Head out side and gather a variety of fallen leaves.
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October 21, 2009
Time out, Professor Mom Yesterday I finally did what I had put off for two years--I skipped out of my office hours early (grouching all the way to myself about the work I needed to do) and headed to my OB/Gyn for that exam--you know the one--the one that's supposed to happen annually but the one we moms often put off because, well, we're awfully good about taking care of other people, but sometimes not so good about taking care of ourselves. While I was there I learned two unexpected things: 1) My driver's license expired in August and
Time out, Professor Mom Yesterday I finally did what I had put off for two years--I skipped out of my office hours early (grouching all the way to myself about the work I needed to do) and headed to my OB/Gyn for that exam--you know the one--the one that's supposed to happen annually but the one we moms often put off because, well, we're awfully good about taking care of other people, but sometimes not so good about taking care of ourselves. While I was there I learned two unexpected things: 1) My driver's license expired in August and
October 20, 2009
Talk back, Professor Mom
Talk back, Professor Mom
There's a new campus-wide cell phone policy in place at my school effective this academic year. It's nothing earth shatteringly new, only that by making it 100% official we faculty can send a student to the equivalent of the principal's office for being caught more than twice texting in class. [more]
October 19, 2009
Before it gets too cold, get outside!, Craftivity Corner
Before it gets too cold, get outside!, Craftivity Corner
I am savoring the days left before the rains come here in the Pacific North West. I know that some places have already gotten snow but I hope most of you can still use this easy and fun game outside with your kids.
1. Gather your materials. You will need some sidewalk chalk and either a patio or sidewalk.
2. Write the numbers 1-10 on the ground. [more]
October 19, 2009
Sharing, Jessica
Sharing, Jessica
As parents, we all seek to encourage sharing, but this time, I could have done without...
R, our 5 year old, went from a typical high-energy day to completely lethargic, feverish, and a chronic cough Friday morning. I took him to the doctor and he tested positive for H1N1.
Despite my best efforts to wash our hands frequently, use sanitizer and do every basic flu prevention remedy, I got sick the next day, and now G, our two year old, is sick as well. [more]
