Señora Gose's Homeschool Spanish Blog (aka "Seriously, Suzanne")

This blog post is because my husband is my new boss, and he likes things organized. So I'm organizing my computer. And I find old stuff I wrote. And I was HILARIOUS. (Maybe I still am!) I remember my dad sending me a link about how people change from child one to child three (Sorry I don't have the author - please claim it if it's you, I'll give you props!) and he asked me to fill in the number 4 and 5 spots. So I did. Enjoy! Written/edited in 2009. My additions are in blue.   BIRTH ORDER OF...

I've never done this before... I mean, I've never just pasted a link to another blog for you...I just think we should all read this man's blog post. A shout out to Ashley Nance for sharing it. It's not a new post. It's 5 years old. But here it is, anyway. It's worth it. Read it, make the click.https://www.copyblogger.com/fight-for-your-ideas/

I'm feverishly working on the Ministry Flashcards. Sweet hubby has put a deadline on it for the end of the month. So I find myself asking the children: Does this look like peace?Or does THIS look like peace? And sweet Audie answers: "Mom, that looks like a dove."

What do we say at every get together? The party is always in the kitchen! Learning is just the same! Our family was sitting around the kitchen laughing and chatting, and I had the realization that so MUCH of their learning happens right there. They're relaxed and not on the spot. They are happy with full tummies, and yummy tastes in their mouths, and they have plenty to focus on, taking any performance pressure off of them. No WONDER they learn so many history facts at dinner with Daddy! If you ever hit a road block in learning, move to...

Just like any child, our kiddos LOVE the Fair. Between the rides, bouncy houses, meeting new friends, and seeing all the animals to be judged, this past three day weekend was non-stop.For me, as a mother, I was most pleased with how our five children interact with every person they meet. From the old-timers at the car show to the toddlers who are just beginning to speak, our children always began by asking questions and then wait to offer information. Asking questions is a skill some people have lost. I've observed many students putting forth statements as fact, but being...