goodbye gold stars
I’ve never been a fan of gold stars or constantly saying “great job!” to the kids. If you’ve read any Alfie Kohn, you’ll understand this. I’m all for not only “natural consequences” but also for avoiding false praise. I see these as being two sides of the same coin. I know that I’ve been considered
Travel Tuesday: Weekly Favorites for 12 Apr 2011
While I’m still recovering from sciatica, we did get out for a weekend at a nearby state park. I hoe to be up and traveling soon!! But … I love what I’ve been reading out there on the web, and I’d love to share my highlights with you. Here are some of my favorites from
chloe – 10 apr 2011
Chloe is a ham. Such a ham.
Camping: Indian Springs State Park
I admit, it is a long stretch to call what we did this weekend “camping”. The girls and I joined friends for a few days at a cottage at Indian Springs State Park, which may be the oldest state park in the nation. The park is just about an hour from “the perimeter” in Atlanta,
“Happiness Project” setbacks
Setback is a bit premature, I suppose, as I haven’t even figured out how I want to approach this project other than to know that I would love to incorporate many bits and pieces of The Happiness Project into my life. In her book, Gretchen (I have a hard time calling her Ms. Rubin, as
shoals – 9 apr 2011
The girls had fun playing in the shoals in the river by the entrance to Indian Springs State Park. Slippery and cold, but fun.
azalea – 8 apr 2011
The azaleas were lovely at the cottage we stayed in at Indian Springs State Park!
abandoning the quiet
The house is silent. I rarely, rarely have moments like these. My work is finished for the week. The house is picked up and clean. No one is home but me and the cat. I could spend the next eight hours resting my back and leg and doing the things I enjoy, like playing with
Photo Friday: Butter Carving
Last Friday, Chloe and I joined Camille on her Latin class’s field trip to the Monsters, Demons, and Winged-Beasts: Composite Creatures in the Ancient World exhibit at the Michael C. Carlos Museum on the Emory University campus. We had issues with parking and ended up having to walk a long distance, uphill, fast. As my
butterfly day – 7 apr 2011
The time has come to release the butterf;ies that we had raised from young caterpillars. Gazoo was horrified; she thought she should have them as toys…
let the planning begin!
I’m stuck on the couch, still recovering from my sciatica. Rob is off in San Diego; the girls are at a cabin at a state park. While I hope to be well enough to join them tomorrow, there was no way I could drive that far today, plus I am behind at work due to
Planning a Trip: Step 1- Grab a Map and a Calendar
April? How did it get to be APRIL already?? Usually by this time of year, we’ve got most of the details of our summer travels worked out. I would usually have lists and documents and maps all organized and ready. Travel guides would have been read and bookmarked. I just LOVE the research and planning
on the couch – 6 apr 2011
I’m so sick of being stuck to the couch. I *am* feeling a lot better – no pain meds other than an ibuporfen today – but still far from being back to normal. I sure hope I can sit soon!!
what i learned today
happiness project: Quiz: Are you a Moderator or an Abstainer, When Trying to Give Something Up? Ordinary Courage: it’s not me. swear. (thoughts on cell phones + civility) friends: House in the Woods: Birth Announcement on the farm parenting: Cool Mom Picks: New York City to consider ban on Happy Meal toys. Are you lovin’
camille – 5 apr 2011
Camille has been studying hard this week despite me being under the weather. I love how self-motivated she can be … though we have been having issues with her doing a little too much websurfing — on Ravelry of all places …
learning styles, wordpress and design
If you visit my blog (yes, this blog, but maybe you read via Google Reader or some other type feed reader) right now, you’ll notice it is a bit of a mess. A few months back, I decided it might be fun and useful to start learning more about WordPress. I have been experimenting with
Travel Tuesday: Weekly Favorites for 5 Apr 2011
I’ve been stuck on the couch the past four days with sciatica; I hate being grounded like this! I hope to be up and at ’em soon! But … I love what I’ve been reading out there on the web, and I’d love to share my highlights with you. Here are some of my favorites
flower – 4 apr 2011
As I’ve not been feeling well, my picture taking has taken a nosedive. Hopefully I’ll be feeling up to taking pictures again very soon.
threw in the towel
The pain in my knee not only didn’t get better overnight, it got worse and kept me up quite a bit tossing and turning. Although one of the issues I am forcing myself to deal with this year is my “white-coat syndrome”, Rob called his doctor for me and made an appointment for me, then
camille – 3 apr 2011
Camille’s new “Spin Off” magazine came this weekend, and she celebrated by spinning strips of tissue paper using her drop spindle.
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