Ahhh….Education

I decided that this year was a great year to learn about “American History” – – especially because we were faced with the most important presidential election in my life, thus far.
I have noticed that the best way for Boo to learn, is to completely engulf her in whatever we are learning (that means [...]

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Shut ‘er Down!!!

 At lunch this afternoon, Sassy Sissy says to Boo, “You were such a cute baby. **pause** What happened?”
Without missing a beat, Boo tilts her head, and says, “You know, I have wondered the very same thing, myself.”
KA-PLOW!! She’s been shut down!

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Learning….through laughter and tears…..

Learning happens….even when you least expect it……..at the grocery store, Taco Bell, and Wal-Mart, for Pete’s Sake. Today Boo learned how to handle conflict, evaluate problems and make decisions.
That kind of learning is emotionally draining……so, in an attempt to cope, I turned to “Tuesdays with Morrie.”
Was I smoking crack? Seriously. Who in the [...]

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What I am Worth….

Boo: “Here is one cent – – for being my Mom.”  She holds out a penny for my inspection.
I say, “A penny, huh?  That is what I’m worth for being your Mom?” Moments like these, I wish I was able to lift just one of my eyebrows… 
Boo: “Actually, you are worth a quarter.  But, [...]

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