Category Archives: Homeschooling

Floating Rosary

Posted on 21 October 2011 by Valarie

We have the most awesomest homeschool support group ever!!  This afternoon, they gathered together to pray for an end to abortion, and then, in honor of the Respect Life Campaign and of October being the month of the Holy Rosary, … Continue reading →

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High School, Again??

Posted on 16 June 2011 by Valarie

Somehow, my “Baby” will be starting High School this Fall.  I had been warned that this would happen, that they would all eventually grow up, and I have tried to savor every possible moment so that it couldn’t possibly slip … Continue reading →

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New Chapter

Posted on 7 April 2011 by Valarie

It has been many years, almost nineteen, actually, since we’ve had only once child at home.  With Alex going off to Boot Camp this week, and Kendall still in North Carolina, it has been eerily empty here.  Abby has been … Continue reading →

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Great Sewing Site

Posted on 25 February 2011 by Valarie

One of my favorite things about homeschooling is that it gives me the opportunity to spend a lot of time doing ‘Girl Stuff’ with my daughter.  We share many of the same interests, like crocheting and sewing. Abby is becoming … Continue reading →

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Father-Daughter Bonding

Posted on 22 February 2011 by Valarie

I envy the relationship that my daughter has with my husband.  I never felt close, or even very loved by my own father, and I was always afraid to even joke around with him because of his volatile temper.  Not … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Dance Pics

Posted on 12 February 2011 by Valarie

Abby and Alex went to the Homeschool Choir Valentine’s Dance last night, and both of them had an absolute blast!  They had dinner at Chili’s with several of their friends beforehand, and then arrived 30 minutes early for a bit … Continue reading →

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Setting the Standard

Posted on 25 January 2011 by Valarie

I am on several homeschool email lists, and get all sorts of emails from all sorts of people.  After homeschooling for the past 17 years, there are just a lot of things I don’t feel the need to know about … Continue reading →

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Civil Disappointment

Posted on 17 January 2011 by Valarie

I think Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was an amazing man, and I admire him, his work, and his family so much. They were the real thing, you know? He fought for civil rights, but with love, respect, and dignity. … Continue reading →

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Planning for 2011

Posted on 31 December 2010 by Valarie

This time of year is always sort of weird for me.  The Christmas Crescendo has almost faded out, and the New Year is bearing down upon us.  I gave up on resolutions years ago, because they seem to always be … Continue reading →

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Kendall’s Graduation

Posted on 29 December 2010 by Valarie

Kendall’s Graduation on the 18th of this month went very well.  I’m told that had he graduated in the Spring, it would have lasted up to 4 times longer, so I am very grateful that he chose a winter ceremony! … Continue reading →

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Capital Tour & Tea Party Lady

Posted on 20 November 2010 by Valarie

On Wednesday, Abby and I went with our homeschool group to tour the Capital Building and Visitor Center downtown. It was a lot of fun for both of us, and we learned some things that we hadn’t known before, such … Continue reading →

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Gypsy Child

Posted on 24 October 2010 by Valarie

Abby got to attend her very first Masquerade Ball on Friday night, hosted by the Christian Choral Society of Austin.  She is not a member, but our homeschool group was invited. She had been working on a costume for All … Continue reading →

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Counting Our Blessings

Posted on 11 October 2010 by Valarie

I cannot believe that we have been living in Texas for almost two full months!  I am happy to report that, all things considered, we are doing very well, and are very happy in our new home. Which is not … Continue reading →

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I Will Survive! (Homeschooling, That Is. . )

Posted on 30 September 2010 by Valarie

This was posted to my homeschool email list, and I love it!  So, for anyone who needs encouragement on the homeschool journey today. . .

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Texas, At Last

Posted on 26 August 2010 by Valarie

We are sort of settling in here in Austin.  The move went very smoothly.  We had wonderful help from our amazing friends on both ends of this journey.  In North Carolina, we had a small army to help us pack … Continue reading →

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