Fruitbearers

This is my entry for the mad lib contest at mamma 1420.  Our family likes mad libs.  It’s lots of fun.  I was surprised to see some of the words fit in quite nicely here.     An amusement park is always fun to visit on a hot summer flood . When you get there, you can rent a vacuum cleaner and go for a swim. And there are lots of original things to eat. You can start off with a hot dog on a/an expert with mustard, relish, and chimneys on it. Then you can have a buttered ear of laundry with a nice overdue slice of watermelon and a big bottle of cold sweat juice . When you are full, it’s time to go on the roller coaster, which should settle your mud .  Other amusement park rides are the Dodge-Em which has little entrails , that you drive and run into other catalogs , and the Merry-Go-Round where you can sit on a big tent and try to grab the gold curriculum as you ride past.

My parents and some of my friends wondered (may still wonder) why I want to stay home and teach my kids.  They think I should make use of my education (I have a master’s degree in marketing, speech communication, and psychology; one degree in 3 integrated studies), establish a career, and make lots of money.  Well, that’s what they think.  Here is what I think: my children are precious blessings from the Lord and they mean more to me (and my husband) than any career and money.  I love my job, "wife/homeschool mom" .  God is my Boss and He is the best Boss one could ever ask for!  And the fringe benefits are incalculable .  By the way, my husband is very supportive; he is our math teacher on call and the most wonderful principal. Why do I homeschool? " My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom

Resources we used for our daughter (12 yo then) :- Bible Study : Bible/memorization                      BJU Bible Truths: Learning from the Life of Christ                      Searching for Treasure by Marty Elwell Grammar/Language Arts : A Beka Grammar and Composition I                                             LLATL Green                                             Easy Grammar (occasionally) Writing : Put That in Writing by Shari Barrett Vocabulary : Vocabulary from Classical Roots A                      English from the Roots Up Vol. 1 Word Cards                     Wordly Wise Book 4 Spelling : A Beka Vocabulary, Spelling, & Poetry I                Spelling Power (occasionally used as tests) Literature : A Beka Of People                    BJU Explorations in Literature (partly)                    Tons of historical fiction books, missionary biographies, etc. (too numerous to list) Math : Saxon 87 Science : BJU Life Science               A Beka Science: Or

At VBS, we learned some new songs.  We also learned sign language that accompanied the songs.  I really enjoy doing sign language while singing worship songs.  Such a beautiful combination!  My favorite song from VBS this year is "Jesus, Be the Centre" (written by Michael Frye).  These are the words that really touch me:                                                 Jesus, be the center                                                 Be my source                                                 Be my light, Jesus                                                              Jesus, be the center                                                 Be my hope                                                 Be my song, Jesus                                                                                              Be the fire in my heart                                                 Be the wind in these sails                                                 Be th

Mr. Joker (one of my husband’s nicknames given by me) is the winner of the July Create-A-Word Contest at CommunicationFUNdamentals! We were to create a word that describes the act of using humor to teach something.  My husband’s winning word is " scholaughticism ."  I think his other word, "edjokation" is brilliant, too.  My honey is very clever and funny; hence "Mr. Joker".  My word is "schumo ring " Even though it didn’t win, it does have a nice ring to it…don’t you think? He won a laminated and bound personalized eStorybook titled, "Conversation Correction Patrol: A Story About Listening and Being Humble."  This will be a fantastic, unique birthday gift for our 4 yo son (he’ll turn 5 in Oct.).  We’re so thrilled and happy about this.  Big thanks to JoJo of Art of Eloquence for this fun contest and the very cool prize!

This past week (Monday to Friday) my kids participated in a Vacation Bible School (VBS) at a local church where one of our friends attend.  My daughter was one of the helpers.  This is her second year of helping VBS at that church.  She decorated the church, set up the props, prepared snacks, counted the offering, etc.  My boys (natural athletes) enjoyed all the sports and games while learning about living and winning God’s way.    The VBS’s theme is God’s All-Star Champions (wearing God’s gear, "the full armor of God.")  My 7 yo son was one of the 3 kids who succeeded at memorizing Ephesians 6:11, 13-18 (putting on the full armor of God).  My daughter already had that memorized so she was able to help her brother memorize the verses.  My 4 yo son managed to memorize other shorter verses.  At home we always encourage one another on Bible memorization.  We try to keep it fun and interesting while reminding our kids its importance and benefits.  " I have

This evening my handy hubby just finished building me shelves covering another whole wall in our schoolroom/playroom.  He did the same on the opposite wall two summers ago.  Now we have two walls of beautiful built-in shelves that resemble a mini-library.  I’m so excited; I feel like a little kid who’s in front of all-you-can-eat candy buffet.  To me…books are more desirable than candies (okay…maybe not chocolate)! My hubby is so sweet and thoughtful.  He knew how much I would appreciate having all the shelf space for books.  His workmanship is outstanding.  Thanks, honey for your labor of love!!!!!!!  Ummm…more shelves… meaning…more room for… more books !