tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793793683951428199.comments2013-08-31T19:12:30.944-05:00Tales of Free Range Homeschooling and LifeAngiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04809902641904108993noreply@blogger.comBlogger167125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793793683951428199.post-34974129733313701912013-08-31T19:12:30.944-05:002013-08-31T19:12:30.944-05:00So glad to gear I'm not the only one of that h...So glad to gear I'm not the only one of that hates GPS! If i really need directions I keep an atlas in my car, or I'll ask. I'd much rather read a map than depend on electronics :) growing up my dad and I would go on different excursions in the mountains and I'd be the navigator, so I'd rather find it myself :) my husband uses GPS and its let us down too many times! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13020508242957271682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793793683951428199.post-50595030313098929242013-08-19T01:58:18.030-05:002013-08-19T01:58:18.030-05:00Thanks, Angie, I enjoyed this post.
I switched ...Thanks, Angie, I enjoyed this post. <br />I switched mine to speaking Korean which I am just learning and that was fun because I can understand LEFT RIGHT and straight ahead. That is, it was fun UNTIL I missed my destination and couldn't understand what she was saying. Back to English!Anihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05182622719685532576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793793683951428199.post-49785940914472804122012-09-01T23:46:01.829-05:002012-09-01T23:46:01.829-05:00I dunno, Angie. I like to have my days planned out...I dunno, Angie. I like to have my days planned out to the second. And I need Google maps to tell me exactly how long it will take me to get somewhere! But Silas has been telling me I really need to lighten up...Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17416265133804487369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793793683951428199.post-57788790799288702082012-08-08T16:31:29.719-05:002012-08-08T16:31:29.719-05:00You posted!! I'm going to stalk you now...
Ma...You posted!! I'm going to stalk you now...<br /><br />MarissaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793793683951428199.post-24245229567570795812012-08-03T20:27:41.712-05:002012-08-03T20:27:41.712-05:00I know, Lesly, they are SOOOO bossy!I know, Lesly, they are SOOOO bossy!Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04809902641904108993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793793683951428199.post-47449709872320785062012-08-03T20:25:51.166-05:002012-08-03T20:25:51.166-05:00Love your post! I can't live without my gps b...Love your post! I can't live without my gps but, I can't stand her voice either so I made her mute. i do find myself talking to her. it's usually a, "i know i am going the wrong way. i have another plan." calculating...calculating...<br />leslyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793793683951428199.post-13048689732130310102011-12-20T16:25:12.652-06:002011-12-20T16:25:12.652-06:00I'll join your gang!I'll join your gang!Rebecahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08289672288435566060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793793683951428199.post-60782436233695465632011-02-10T15:31:09.042-06:002011-02-10T15:31:09.042-06:00I miss you too, Shanna. Yes, it is an adorable ag...I miss you too, Shanna. Yes, it is an adorable age, especially now that I am old enough to enjoy it. I think my first 2 sufficiently wore me down enough that I am able to just be more present with my younger 2.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04809902641904108993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793793683951428199.post-704423776466927712011-02-10T15:29:19.582-06:002011-02-10T15:29:19.582-06:00Shanna, life was simpler when I was just doing CLP...Shanna, life was simpler when I was just doing CLP. But, simple=boring for me. As for Spelling Power, I do not use it the way that they say, it seems too complicated as explained. I use the placement tests (easy to use) and then I give the boys their daily tests and they only work on the words that they miss.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04809902641904108993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793793683951428199.post-33933472377904367572011-02-10T01:40:41.166-06:002011-02-10T01:40:41.166-06:00Very cute analogies with the dragons, Angie. You&...Very cute analogies with the dragons, Angie. You're such a good writer. I miss you!<br /><br />Potting soil? ... lol. Jordan lost his toddler bed privilege (now back in the crib) after he got into David's electric razor & buzzed the front of his hair a couple of months ago. It's such a fun age, isn't it? :)Shannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11905249916066648625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793793683951428199.post-74031667485918996762011-02-10T01:30:43.297-06:002011-02-10T01:30:43.297-06:00Wow, look at all that variety! Good job, Angie! ...Wow, look at all that variety! Good job, Angie! I remember when you were doing all CLP (wasn't that the one?). <br /><br />How do you do the Spelling Power? I bought that last year & STILL have not started on it. I still need to figure out how it works (*sigh*). You just might inspire me to pull that out. Joshua told me recently he wants me to give him his very own spelling bee. He's so funny.Shannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11905249916066648625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793793683951428199.post-90463983337841807952011-02-07T10:11:31.920-06:002011-02-07T10:11:31.920-06:00Ha! I hear you, sister. I am working on a quilt fo...Ha! I hear you, sister. I am working on a quilt for Jack, a pair of shoes for a friend's new baby, and (in theory) a baby quilt for yet another newborn. So what do I do? Start looking through my patterns and fabric to make Easter clothes for my kids. Is there a Crafters Anonymous we can join?<br /><br />-AlisonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793793683951428199.post-28451175591188074442011-01-13T17:58:53.036-06:002011-01-13T17:58:53.036-06:00Amen sista!Amen sista!Rebecahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08289672288435566060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793793683951428199.post-49926147361984576072011-01-13T16:37:41.450-06:002011-01-13T16:37:41.450-06:00Thanks Jenny! Lucas was a good blanket baby. Ben...Thanks Jenny! Lucas was a good blanket baby. Benaiah was not. Speaking of parks, I want to move back to Oregon and restart our park habit. What say you?Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04809902641904108993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793793683951428199.post-46906616445490689082011-01-13T15:38:05.595-06:002011-01-13T15:38:05.595-06:00Good post Angie. I used the "on the blanket&...Good post Angie. I used the "on the blanket" method for the toddlers. We even used it at the park so I could get some visiting in and not spend the whole time chasing.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00536191701757095495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793793683951428199.post-26510873746797107382011-01-13T13:56:44.419-06:002011-01-13T13:56:44.419-06:0014 1/2 oz. can of tomatoes, I chop up the sausage ...14 1/2 oz. can of tomatoes, I chop up the sausage but sliced would fine too, green lentils, and chicken bouillon. This is just a yummy soup.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04809902641904108993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793793683951428199.post-26481808984969268482011-01-12T10:05:07.323-06:002011-01-12T10:05:07.323-06:00Even an old mom like me can learn something new. F...Even an old mom like me can learn something new. For the first time I have two boys that are close in age. They get into twice as much trouble as the older ones did, as the olders are separated by four years and these younger two by only 21 months. I have a whole new respect for YOU, Angie! <br /><br />Terri in Mapletonsubject by designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10587758866636087935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793793683951428199.post-34831681070001596192011-01-12T09:59:29.545-06:002011-01-12T09:59:29.545-06:00Do you just slice the sausage? About the canned to...Do you just slice the sausage? About the canned tomatoes... what size can? Sorry, I'm a details person and I can't cook well without a recipe! :D I have never cooked lentils, although I have both red ones and green ones in my pantry. Just the word "lentils" makes my husband's face pucker. I guess his mother made them? Oh, does it matter what flavor of bouillon you use?<br /><br />Terri in Mapleton, ORsubject by designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10587758866636087935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793793683951428199.post-50311872318522783122011-01-06T12:06:37.001-06:002011-01-06T12:06:37.001-06:00Perfect, Bekah! You always were such a good song ...Perfect, Bekah! You always were such a good song maker.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04809902641904108993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793793683951428199.post-75903426876634279552011-01-05T13:01:58.677-06:002011-01-05T13:01:58.677-06:00I love your gnomes! Reminds me of a song....
Oh,...I love your gnomes! Reminds me of a song....<br /><br />Oh, give me a home<br />Where the garden gnomes roam<br />Where the deer and the antelope play<br />Where chickens go "peep"<br />And homeschooling's cheap<br />And the boys drive mom crazy all day!Bekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445569048243199501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793793683951428199.post-60621893334877153162011-01-04T19:55:20.280-06:002011-01-04T19:55:20.280-06:00Your children will grow up with memories about how...Your children will grow up with memories about how wonderful Christmas was, because of all the hard work you put into it. At the same time, I hope you are taking time to enjoy the moments with your husband and the children during the holidays. This year as I was removed from the stress and pressure we put ourselves through every year, I got the best gift of enjoying each and every moment. I bet you are starting your own traditions and that is what matters. In-laws traditions don't always feel like they belong, because you and Chris are now a different family then what the both of you grew up with. I threw out Pat's Christmas-Eve Chili tradition, because I just couldn't get into it no matter how hard I tried. So if people join us on Christmas-Eve, they get Company Speghetti. If they want to bring their chili, they can, but don't ask me to heat it up. I still haven't lived that one down. :(Sherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00223041178874831754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793793683951428199.post-55919073927672922572011-01-04T19:37:36.381-06:002011-01-04T19:37:36.381-06:00I like lentils, because my mom never made lentils....I like lentils, because my mom never made lentils. Your recipe sounds good. Look forward to making it sometime.Sherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00223041178874831754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793793683951428199.post-70973285832707857272011-01-01T17:46:16.521-06:002011-01-01T17:46:16.521-06:00I have learned a lot about the way boys play by th...I have learned a lot about the way boys play by the one I have sandwiched in between two girls. When he first fell in love with cars, trains and pocket knives I was shocked because he was surrounded by Littlest Pet Shop and Polly Pockets. It just comes naturally.Jodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493665532285353985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793793683951428199.post-89782583944546670782010-12-28T17:08:39.170-06:002010-12-28T17:08:39.170-06:00I hope you do feel better soon. This year was not...I hope you do feel better soon. This year was not as bad for me as some years but still, it was still down. I think I am just trying to create something that I just don't have the ability to achieve (the wonderful Christmas in my mind). I think that my next holiday at home will be everything out of a box....I wonder if that will improve things (or if I could bear the box-ness).Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04809902641904108993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793793683951428199.post-21018395727109543802010-12-27T14:33:02.853-06:002010-12-27T14:33:02.853-06:00Just tried to post a comment, but I am pretty sure...Just tried to post a comment, but I am pretty sure I lost it when I went to sign in. Forgive me if you get two similar comments.<br /><br />Oh, my dear friend. I have been feeling some awful blues this Christmas. I can't put my finger on it. As disfuntional as my extended family is, I miss them and my friends who are scattered across the country. I too have heard people complain about having to go from house to house and I wish we were invited along. PK prayed for me the other day and asked God to restore my joy. I am so waiting for that prayer to be answered. I think the kids have had a fabulous Christmas and for that I am grateful!! We will be packing up the Christmas decorations in a few days. My dad and his wife are coming for two nights so I thought I would leave everything up. I am really looking forward to their visit but at the same time am dreading the let down I will feel when they leave and the decorations are down and the house returns to "normal." Feeling the blues with you...But I keep listing the things I have been so blessed with...my kids, my husband who loves me and wants me to be happy, he has a job that pays the bills and we have our beautiful home. Shouldn't be a sad thought around, yet they loom.Jodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493665532285353985noreply@blogger.com