Monthly Archives: February 2012

IXL Blues

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Tim

A few months ago, I was looking for a way to punish my children when they are slack in their schoolwork. I wanted something that would be measurable, tedious and difficult, without taking up any of my time. Key Parenting … Continue reading →

Posted in Homeschooling, Parenting Tips, Works for Me Wednesday | 6 Comments

No Moh Skin Cancer

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Tim

As a student at The College of William and Mary, I took Geology 101. The course met at the dreary hour of 8 a.m., Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. I was a freshman, and I didn’t know any better during course … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings, Tim | 5 Comments

Lost Days of 2011 — Vacationing in Fort Clark, Texas

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Tim

Continuing my ‘Lost Days of 2011′ series, here is another memory that went unchronicled last year. I don’t know what I was thinking, to leave this vacation out! Perhaps one of the hardest things for my mother-in-law to do last … Continue reading →

Posted in Aunts and Uncles, Family, Family News | 3 Comments

A Quiet Sunday Afternoon

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Tim

With Kathy and Rachel still away in Michigan, our Sunday afternoon had a bit less structure than usual. Kathy often comes home from church with a bee in her bonnet, as it were, to ‘get some stuff done before the … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Life | 2 Comments

Crêpes Daniel

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Tim

As part of his French class, Daniel must occasionally engage in the production of special cultural projects, to enhance his understanding of French culture. Past projects have included: Making a map of our neighborhood, with all the landmarks labeled in … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Life, Daniel, Recipes/Food | 4 Comments