What happens when the Boyd girls start collaborating on an illustrated story? Magic — and some product-placement marketing for a local donut shop.
The story of the donut pirate
Meet My Teacher: Why Mem Fox rocks
Who is interested in a lively discussion about the virtues of phonics versus the “whole language” approach to reading instruction? Or the life of an eccentric Australian author? Or just a cute picture of our kids? You are? Read on. Continue reading “Meet My Teacher: Why Mem Fox rocks”
An ode to the Papa: the wonderful role Jon Boyd plays in our homeschool
Did you ever wonder what part the Papa plays in our homeschool? Here’s the inside scoop. Continue reading “An ode to the Papa: the wonderful role Jon Boyd plays in our homeschool”
Bathroom Math and other tales from our first day of homeschool 2013
We had our first day of the homeschool year yesterday, and I’m so pleased to say that we weathered it without any tears or mood-altering substances. (As long as you don’t count chocolate.) Continue reading “Bathroom Math and other tales from our first day of homeschool 2013”
My quinquennial short(er) haircut
About every five years, I remove several inches of my hair from my head. It just happened again! Continue reading “My quinquennial short(er) haircut”
Putting a little vacation into everyday life
There is something qualitatively different about life on vacation. Do you think it might be possible to bring some of that back home, too? Continue reading “Putting a little vacation into everyday life”
Sometimes you just have to do things in your pajamas
In the wee hours earlier this week, our whole family headed out in the middle of the night for some stargazing. The girls are still trying to decide whether it was worth it. Continue reading “Sometimes you just have to do things in your pajamas”
How to enjoy your visit to the emergency room
Well, I took a trip to the emergency room on Wednesday. I would have written about it sooner except I was a little worried about bleeding on the keyboard. Continue reading “How to enjoy your visit to the emergency room”
Help! My kid will wear only one set of clothes!
Our seven-year-old daughter will only wear one particular set of clothes. This is one of the many reasons we are grateful for our new washing machine. Continue reading “Help! My kid will wear only one set of clothes!”
Rosie and her animals
Pinky, Marvin, Curvy Horns, Hamsty, Paddington, Chickie, Fuzzarino, Lamby, Sheepy, Splashy. . . Our five-year-old daughter has never met a stuffed animal she didn’t like. Continue reading “Rosie and her animals”