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Schooling two active boys has never been more... interesting. That's the word I'm looking for!
I love my boys! God has given them the blessing of strong, active bodies and minds. We continually pray the first will remain intact, and the second will remain engaged with Him first, and then the school work. You'll meet my sweet sons, both entirely different, but both loving God to the best of their ability in the way He made them. I lovingly refer to them as my Bell Pepper Boy and my Habanero or Hambone. That should say it all!
This blog is an eclectic mix. The events, conversations, and the thoughts behind it all will be in here.
Every once in a while I'll try to capture something I don't want to forget. I hope you find things you enjoy. Please let me know if you do!
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Our Curriculum
- Mystery of History vol. 1
- Saxon 5/4
- Horizons Grade 2
- A Beka Language
- Spelling Power
- Apologia Zoology 1
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- The Bible
- Adam and His Kin by Beechick
- It by Groeschel
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Wednesday, May 14, 2008
When I Grow Up. . .
Posted in Curriculum Things
I should be an editor when I grow up. Few things can drive me absolutely bonkers like the abuse of our national language. Reading through curriculum samples over the last few days has been a constant reminder that so much is being overlooked in publishing. Some of what I've seen seems to indicate that there may be no official standard in our language anymore. How sad. To my knowledge, there really is a right way to communicate in the written form.
What was it that pushed me over the edge to write this entry? You'll love it.
Why would two, to, and too be too tricky to navigate? Should I trust a program targeting Language Arts that will allow such things? They are typos, no doubt. I'm sure of it. I don't have to feel excited about it, though, do I? *sigh*
Perhaps I am a bit of a "stickler" for grammatical things, but it seems only right in educational programs. After all, I chose home schooling to be sure my sons were getting the best. I am annoyed by having to correct simple errors. Sadly, if I miss it, I have a son "going lawyer" on me later. Surely, I'll hear, "But, Mom! It was this way in the ____________ book!" (insert appropriate whiny tone for effect and accuracy.)
*sigh*
I am particular. Perhaps I am too particular. At least I am sure I am not to particular or two particular. I know who I am and what I am. *lol*
If I make a grammatical error, I know I am taking license to do so. My college degree says I know what to do, even if I choose not to do it. I'm fairly certain the ellipses is rarely used in modern text. . .but I know how to use it.
Okay, I will remove myself from my soap box now. I apologize to all my friends who are too kind to read my entries, even when there are two in a day. An entry like this is probably too strongly worded.
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