tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777572921251253526.post8923812914878723789..comments2023-09-28T07:27:40.721-07:00Comments on Sardines in a Can: How We Manage Homeschooling in the CanCarol Pavliskahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03368979644107669048noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777572921251253526.post-76191157846586589332011-01-25T15:01:50.353-08:002011-01-25T15:01:50.353-08:00ROFLAO!!! I didn't realize being together for...ROFLAO!!! I didn't realize being together for the rapture was a reason to homeschool. I will have to use that one next time a random stranger asks me why I homeschool. Thanks! <br /><br />And thank you for writing this post. I've only been homeschooling 3 years so I still get those panicky phases where I think I need to "buckle down." I'm in one now, and I needed to be reminded that: My kids learn, even math, despite my lack of discipline, schedule, or anything remotely like formal instruction.Carrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10007441930272146699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777572921251253526.post-41055121927348527302011-01-24T12:48:53.538-08:002011-01-24T12:48:53.538-08:00If we still have country by the time our politici...If we still have country by the time our politicians find "a compromise", can someone come over and tell them to introduce the possibility of homeschooling your way? I've actually just become a teacher, in a school, and well, I'd rather stay home (to pretend it will get cleanish one day) and take care of my children and their schooling. Jeff can always come and stay in our place if he needs a new home...<br />Kind regards, Jade<br />(drinking rooibos, 'cause still breastfeeding when little miss claims a little something and also to stay awake so I can prepare my lessons for tomorrow!)jadenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777572921251253526.post-23684182562717442842011-01-22T18:34:10.736-08:002011-01-22T18:34:10.736-08:00Mark - never mind. If Jeff leaves me I'm marr...Mark - never mind. If Jeff leaves me I'm marrying Helena.Carol Pavliskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03368979644107669048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777572921251253526.post-51478957923285482092011-01-22T16:01:26.670-08:002011-01-22T16:01:26.670-08:00I loved all of this, so now I am thinking any comm...I loved all of this, so now I am thinking any comment I write will sound, oh, what's the word—um—it's there somewhere—I've got it—notnearlyorremotelyasgoodasyourwholewonderfulpost. Yeah, that's the word :)<br /><br />I love that you admit life is overwhelming. I love that you are unabashedly you (and I love that I just wrote unabashedly in a comment). I love all the resources you've listed. I love your homeschool/life philosophy. I love that you wrote "rat's ass" in your post. I love your conversation with Mark. I love that when I read your posts I always smile. <br /><br />I just love the whole thing. As I said earlier!Helenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08560926974431305982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777572921251253526.post-65925758869156440342011-01-22T09:16:06.323-08:002011-01-22T09:16:06.323-08:00Gay/drunk friends just make you more exotic.
I lo...Gay/drunk friends just make you more exotic.<br /><br />I loved this post. After three years, I am steadily becoming more and more relaxed in my approach to homeschooling. In fact, since November, I've been saying that we are on Winter Break... until Spring Break.<br />More and more I am placing the responsibility for becoming an educated person where it belongs: with my daughter. I could force her to memorize and write papers (and hate me and learning), but what good would that do? I feel my job is to teach her how to access the information she wants to have and inspire her to want it.<br /><br />If you do another post like this, could you answer these questions?<br />What have you done to create a learning environment in your home?<br />Are there things that you limit, such at tv or video game time?<br />How do you inspire and motivate your children to learn, or do you feel that that is not your role?<br /><br />Thanks again!simply heidihttp://franticallysimple.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777572921251253526.post-21359708885749930102011-01-22T07:12:35.549-08:002011-01-22T07:12:35.549-08:00Hey kiddo.
This reminded me..to find and return ...Hey kiddo. <br /><br />This reminded me..to find and return your Great Books Foundation from last year. Uhmm..let me clean my room first. (we all know I'm NOT as clean as Mark)<br /> <br />Also? How about some us time? Maybe I'll see you at the Odyssey tournament? Too crazy. We'll figure something out.simplynicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03297621690461299655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777572921251253526.post-43189145971602126252011-01-21T20:43:15.469-08:002011-01-21T20:43:15.469-08:00What kind of nut homeschools?
Aren't you wor...What kind of nut homeschools? <br /><br />Aren't you worried about the prom? <br /><br />What about drugs? Don't you want your children to learn how to say no? They need to be offered drugs so they will understand.<br /><br />And... here's my personal favorite... "If you were more involved in your child's education, you wouldn't have to homeschool."<br /><br />Seriously?<br /><br />I would just like to see people evaluate educational options based on the needs of the individual children. And do what's right for each kid.<br /><br />I can dream, can't I?Amihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08353667980806676067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777572921251253526.post-20863494959708205632011-01-21T17:59:11.037-08:002011-01-21T17:59:11.037-08:00I loved this post so much. It was wonderful to rea...I loved this post so much. It was wonderful to read what worked for your family! And you are SO right. No college in the world gives a flying fig about the special math curriculum your kid used in the 3rd grade. I love your attitude. I am tweeting this immediately : )Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07874897254332872367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777572921251253526.post-64794487688211873512011-01-21T14:34:11.422-08:002011-01-21T14:34:11.422-08:00Mark - even with your being gay (and drunk) I real...Mark - even with your being gay (and drunk) I really think it could work!! There are some details to work out...for one thing...Joel is my son, not my husband (I'll give that mistake to the wine)...Also - there is that business with the clean house and dinner at 6:00 - also, you wouldn't be bringing your four kids would you? I'm assuming you'll leave them with Fred? I have a problem being fond of other people's children, even the very cute ones....oh well, nothing we can't overcome.Carol Pavliskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03368979644107669048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777572921251253526.post-87638081979535454462011-01-21T14:03:13.308-08:002011-01-21T14:03:13.308-08:00As I sit here at 5:01 PM Eastern time, drinking my...As I sit here at 5:01 PM Eastern time, drinking my Merlot and "feeling it", I'm thinking that, you're right, I am neurotic. Luckily, I'm comfortable with it.<br />And even though I am three sheets to the wind, I do think that you are amazing. I need a wife just like you. But I would insist on a clean house, dinner promptly at 6PM, and kids showered and in bed by 8PM. If Joel ever leaves you, keep me in mind. Your Friend, m.<br />p.s., I'm sorry if you are losing Homeschooling moms/followers because of me. m.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01049586061176648341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777572921251253526.post-7854979829601651202011-01-21T13:29:58.139-08:002011-01-21T13:29:58.139-08:00Mark, you are a funny, funny man. Seriously. Sit...Mark, you are a funny, funny man. Seriously. Sitting over there in your neurotically spotless house...there is no homeschooling in your future that doesn't come with a pretty heavy-duty prescription. Just kidding - you'd find your groove, I'm sure. Or Fred would. Somebody would. And if not, there's always wine. And if you lived in California there would also be medical marijuana.Carol Pavliskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03368979644107669048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777572921251253526.post-31796327950371451772011-01-21T13:08:44.298-08:002011-01-21T13:08:44.298-08:00I have to agree, great post!! I enjoyed reading ev...I have to agree, great post!! I enjoyed reading every word of it.Utehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16652604425012130772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777572921251253526.post-57009148078967779332011-01-21T12:39:31.219-08:002011-01-21T12:39:31.219-08:00Great Post!
So far, knock on wood, John's new ...Great Post!<br />So far, knock on wood, John's new school is working out for him. However, if all falls to pieces, Fred and I have talked about the Homeschooling idea. I think that it might be good for John and possibly Joshua. Jacob and Claire thrive on School. We'll see. And with John being in public school, and a good one, we basically have to stay in the township. When they were all in private school, we could move anywhere we wanted. I know for sure that I will never be a Homeschooling Mom. I wouldn't be able to concentrate on teaching the kids knowing that there is laundry to fold. I'm nuts that way. I don't know how you can teach and keep a perfectly spotless house. You're amazing!!!<br />Your Friend, m.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01049586061176648341noreply@blogger.com