Update on my Life: Varmints, Popularity, and Edjucation
Whatup? I knew you were dying to know. (Delusions of grandeur? Perhaps)
Not that my life is that interesting, but at least I try to make it sound that way. Whether or not I’m successful, is up to personal interpretation. (I don’t want to know, really.)
So, you may have noticed that I have been missing a bit from my beloved blogosphere. We went to Yellowstone (I blogged that) and then spent a day a Lagoon (did not blog that) and then pretty much everyone got sick. Oh, and I had to school shop, which is not really that much fun when everyone is feeling rather blah. Then I didn’t do much for days but what I had to and, of course, spent quality time listlessly browsing the internet. And becoming addicted to Facebook (Do you want to be my friend? Please! Add me!) Also, I did some homework. I’m trying to finish a BYU class. Unfortunately, I’m not even half-way.
So, that is not exciting. Believe me. I’ve lived it. This blog should be titled, “How Boring my Life Really Is” and then everyone would rush to read it, because that is the type of blog title that really draws a crowd.
Oh, I could add that a large mouse/rat-type-thing got into the house while we away. Ken left the garage door up a crack and the house door ajar so that our baby bunnies would not get too hot while we were on vacation. So, a critter got in. Thank goodness it wasn’t a snake. We have a lot of snakes around here. (Just the harmless garden variety, but still…)
So, Po tried to make a trap with a giant pickle jar and paper across top and a lure of cheese and finished it up with driftwood stairs. Fine art. I told him to get the rat trap from the woodpile, but no one could bear the thought of killing a furry little creature. Except me. Because mice and rats are right up there with snakes. Or should I say down there. Anyway. We never saw hide nor hair of the little varmit, which is just as well.
I haven’t been writing much, but I am hearing voices. A strange and new story is unfolding. I think I am insane. According to Fox News this is a good thing. Apparently, we all are… Who knew?
So, I started homeschooling this week. It’s day 4 and my brain is totally fried already. (Only 176 days to go. Isn’t that comforting?) It’s just 2nd Grade and K, but it’s a lot of work. I tip my hat to my fellow homeschoolers, especially those who are homeschooling multiple children. Homeschooling is not for the faint of heart. But it’s worth it. (Please do not say otherwise, because I’m feeling a little fragile right now.)
But I can still joke about it:
So, that is what is going on. Do you feel better now that you know what is going on in my life? I know I do.
Whatup with you?
Hats off to you for homeschooling your children! That is a hilarious cartoon.
I know quite a few ladies in my neighborhood who do it. I think it’s awesome that you will have the patience to give your kids the best possible education. I love the social aspects of regular school for my kids, but I often think there is lots of room for improvement!
But do I do anything about it? Sadly no.:-) I admire you.
I DO feel better knowing that you are still alive!!!!
I do take my hat off to you for finding the energy to homeschool your kids. It is a great sacrifice of yours and you are, I’m sure, wonderful at it. I remember feeling such excitement, yet frustration at having to work again, after such a nice summer break.
You should introduce yourself to my father. I told him about you guys when I was over there one day and saw your house from his, but he has a terrible memory and might not remember, so forgive him if he doesn’t, but don’t tell him I said so.
It’s good to hear from you.
Love the cartoon. And hey, I’d trade you the rat for all of the stupid weevils that have invaded our house and won’t die off. Really, I have to keep our opened cereal boxes in the fridge so they’re protected.
Remember, a boring life is a good life.
Great cartoon, Melinda. Homeschoolers unite!
Pink-the one thing I don’t like about public school is the social aspect. (Bullies!) Socialization has never been an issue with my kids. They are surrounded by people most of the time.
This cartoon is funny, but completely inaccurate.
Becky-I’m feeling good about being alive.
Mandolin-stop by some time when you go to see your dad. I would LOVE it.
Janette-Yeah, I’ll take the rat. At least I can trap it. Weevils-yuck! Have you tried plastic containers made just for cereal? Also, does cereal go soft in the fridge?
Jared- Homeschool Rocks!!!