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Daniel Reflection: 17 Months
Daniel is fully in the imitation stage and wants to do everything that he sees others doing. It’s cute, it’s sometimes...
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The Leon Project
Leon? Who or what is Leon? Leon was my boss a few eons ago, back at the University of Rochester Medical Center. He was a...
Four Kids and More - Jim Gaffigan
Thanks to Katie of Peace on Birth , I bring a simple smile to your day . This is especially for those dear to us who are...
Yes, We Think It's Cold Here
But pleasantly so. After all, it's a sunny 39 degrees. In contrast, my weather stickers report the following:...
Then Why Haven't I Seen Rösti at IKEA?
You'd be shocked at the number of people who think our daughter and her family live in Sweden. Just as homeschoolers know that...
Another Great Thing about Geneva, Florida
The two best things about Geneva, Florida may be our friend Richard and the Greater Geneva Grande Award Marching Band , but thanks to...
Legally Kidnapped
Legally Kidnapped: The Case Against Child Protective Services by Carlos Morales (Amazon Digital Services, 2014) Legally...
Joseph Reflection: 4 ½ Years!
It is quite strange to think that only three years ago Joseph was Daniel’s size. What a lot kids learn in a few years!...
Vivienne Reflection: 2 years and 11 months
Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! Lots going on for us as well as everyone, so this will be brief. Viv threw up last...
Books Read in 2014
I hope you all had a very merry Christmas. Ours began with a live cello carol concert and included the opportunity to serve...
Daniel Reflection: 16 Months
He’s only 16 months? Or have I made another miscalculation? He’s not talking yet (besides, banana, which he says...
NCIS - A Beautiful Christmas Show
I'll say more later about the extraordinary television show NCIS, which has captivated me in recent months, but can't wait for a major...
Joseph Reflection: 4 Years and 5 Months
Notes from this month: Joseph builds a big Brio train ramp (with multiple support pillars to make it higher). His attention span...
A Tale of Two Fergusons
The Battle of Kings Mountain was, like that of nearby Cowpens, decisive in turning the tide of the American Revolution in the...
Vivienne Reflection: 2 Years and 10 Months
The only note I have on Vivienne this month is a quote “My belly button is not sicking.” Yes, we had some sickness...
A Little Fun Serendipity for the Evening
I was making Thanksgiving candy in the kitchen. Porter was flipping channels in the family room. He settled on a documentary...
Daniel Reflection: 15 Months
Daniel is turning into a big helper. He likes bringing dishes to and from the table. He likes imitating my Swish and Swipe...
An Exception to My Objection to Christmas Ads before...
You may know the story, but still I dare you to watch this with a dry eye. It's well done, and worth watching the extras at the...
For Veterans Day, 2014
I've written about Porter's Uncle Harry here before, but this article from the Cypress Cemetery website just came to my attention, so...
A Vision for Learning
I was daydreaming about what learning looks like in the home and this visualization came to me. I explain it in a video. ...
Our Karate Kids
Congratulations on the new belts!
Cleaning Out Boxes, Discovering 1990
Joseph Reflection: 4 Years and 4 Months
Joseph continues to excel in academic areas and blow our socks off. He’s had enough exposure to Japanese and has played...
Vivienne Reflection: 2 Years and 9 Months
Vivienne is growing in stature, ability, and empathy. She’ll eat Joseph’s left-over breakfast so he doesn’t have...
Encouraging Advice from a Cop
I've been silent too long, so here's a quick bit of common sense from a policeman who wrote to Free-Range Kids about common sense...