My boy has four invisible friends that we’ve never met. In fact, he’s never met them either…not in real life. Over time, my TBP has found a group of fellow video gamers that he plays with daily. Sometimes the four of them play together and other days it’s any combination of them. They have learned … Continue reading
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Reflections From This Birthday Girl
Like New Years Eve and the beginning of a new school year, I find myself reflecting. I often do the same on my birthday. What I know is that the birthdays of today are quieter than those in my twenties. The parties aren’t as late in the night and they aren’t as crowded. Those birthdays … Continue reading
Are You the Fun One?
If you are lucky like me, you are parenting your child with someone who you love and respect. Parenting is a marathon and a team is absolutely necessary. I know that my son is aware of our distinct differences. I am the schooling, zombie battling, sticking to the rules and allowance chart mama. If there’s … Continue reading
The Blog Choices
In the past, I used this blog as a vehicle to work through parenting struggles. During the early days, those confused and worry about the future days, tantrums and intensities provided me with lots of material. I am thankful for the support and answers that came from the blog, either directly or indirectly. I am … Continue reading
Proud Mama Keep On…
I am proud of my son. Today, he took risks and attended a computer animation class in the city. He didn’t know anyone and many others came with friends. He didn’t participate the whole time, but he listened and observed and walked away with some new techniques. I told My TBP that when I take … Continue reading
Return to our Better Reality
During last year’s December to January transition, we were struggling. The New Year was supposed to be filled with hope and optimism and we were worried. The tears and anxiety started just two days into the break but increased dramatically four days before the return to school. It was clear that the status quo couldn’t … Continue reading
On This Day Last Year
Although it is hard to imagine, it is already New Year’s Eve. As with most people, I spend a great deal of time on this day reflecting about the year that we’ve just experienced. On this same day last year, we were beyond worried about my son. School was no longer working for him and … Continue reading
Welcome Back
A few weeks ago, I decided to go on a blogging vacation. If I’m being honest, I had mixed feelings about my decision. A part of me wondered if I could do it. My blog has always been a place where I would turn to vent or share about the ins and outs of homeschooling … Continue reading
The Thanksgiving Line
During this first full year of homeschooling, we have experienced many benefits to this change. This week, I know at his school we would have had half days due to conferences, a feast with other classes, an assembly, and a “special” visitor that comes to the PE classes and teaches the students dance moves. I … Continue reading
My Twice Baked Potato Writes!
A few weeks ago, I shared that my son had started writing for fun again. I was so thankful. I wouldn’t say that this happened without some level of “encouragement” from his writing mama. I had heard a successful author talk about his writing career. He said that he had been homeschooled and he shared … Continue reading
My Twice Baked Potato 