Since I've been so neglectful lately, I am going to give you more than the normal two for Tuesday.
Skip Counting Paper Bag Book: I'm super excited to try this with Three. He just doesn't "get" skip counting, I'm broadening my efforts.
Cut and Paste Word Sampler This is a link to Teachers Pay Teachers, which is a GREAT website IMO. This is a freebie...joining is free, and there are lots of great printable packs for free, or small amounts and as a bonus the materials are teacher created.
Homeschool Binder
Bird Feeders Adorable idea.
My Christmas Board on Pinterest
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Friday, October 26, 2012
Flashback Friday
This week has been demolished by sickness.
Monday was normal. Monday night/Tuesday morning, Four woke up coughing and snotty. It was a rough night, and it progressively got worse as the day went on. Around 5pm, he was wheezing badly enough that he asked for "his machine." (Nebulizer.) Over the next 12 hours, he had 6 breathing treatments and was STILL having a really difficult time. We had anticipated going to the zoo on Wednesday with our homeschool group, but after such a rough night (honestly, I climbed into bed at around 7am) we nixed that plan. The day was lost to breathing treatments and naps.
What a difference 24 hours makes! Thursday morning, Four woke up feeling much, much better and immediately asked to go to the zoo. So, we went with that. We loaded up and went to the zoo. It was a great day, lovely weather, and very active animals. YAY!
This morning, I woke up with the beginnings of a cold (I'm guessing it is what Four has, only stuff always settles in his chest right away...) I'm vitamin C'ing and Zinc'ing away my day. I've also spent most of it in bed. The Punk let me sleep until 9:30, and then he took Three to Kindergarten Co-Op this afternoon so I could chill in bed with Four. He brought home flowers, and dinner, and has now taken the boys up the street to play so I'm still in bed. My life is so awesome.
We have a busy weekend, so I really hope all the meds I'm taking work and I feel better in the morning. I have to finish up Four's costume, and re-do their candy collection buckets. There are also pumpkins to buy for an annual pumpkin carving party. Cold, cold, go away!
Monday was normal. Monday night/Tuesday morning, Four woke up coughing and snotty. It was a rough night, and it progressively got worse as the day went on. Around 5pm, he was wheezing badly enough that he asked for "his machine." (Nebulizer.) Over the next 12 hours, he had 6 breathing treatments and was STILL having a really difficult time. We had anticipated going to the zoo on Wednesday with our homeschool group, but after such a rough night (honestly, I climbed into bed at around 7am) we nixed that plan. The day was lost to breathing treatments and naps.
What a difference 24 hours makes! Thursday morning, Four woke up feeling much, much better and immediately asked to go to the zoo. So, we went with that. We loaded up and went to the zoo. It was a great day, lovely weather, and very active animals. YAY!
This morning, I woke up with the beginnings of a cold (I'm guessing it is what Four has, only stuff always settles in his chest right away...) I'm vitamin C'ing and Zinc'ing away my day. I've also spent most of it in bed. The Punk let me sleep until 9:30, and then he took Three to Kindergarten Co-Op this afternoon so I could chill in bed with Four. He brought home flowers, and dinner, and has now taken the boys up the street to play so I'm still in bed. My life is so awesome.
We have a busy weekend, so I really hope all the meds I'm taking work and I feel better in the morning. I have to finish up Four's costume, and re-do their candy collection buckets. There are also pumpkins to buy for an annual pumpkin carving party. Cold, cold, go away!
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Sideways Saturday
Today, I had the day off. WAHOO for my husband being home!
I've spent almost the entire day in bed. One thing I did accomplish? I made a running playlist for the days I run alone. Most days I run with a partner, and we chit chat. Once or twice a week though, I run alone. Now, I scoured google, and Pinterest. I looked at what they had to offer, and it occurs to me that playlists are very personal. It's about what motivates YOU, what gets YOU moving, what gets YOUR blood pumping. Reading other people's lists did get my wheels turning.
I opened the music on my phone (which is my constant running partner, as I use the C25K app to train.) I created a new playlist called "Runnin' Dirty," which is appropriate considering it is my team's name for the mud run I'm doing in March. *big smile* I scrolled slowly through my music, and I added all the things I know will work for me. Then I downloaded the things that other people's playlists had put into my head. Here is my list, as of now, it will change, I'm sure. But for now, this is it!
Caught Up-Usher
Follow Me-Uncle Kracker
Hey Hey-Superchick
Work Out-J Cole
Your Love Is My Drug-Ke$ha (but really, anything by her would work, this is just prob my fav)
Like It's Her Birthday-Good Charlotte
One More Night-Maroon 5
Not Afraid-Eminem
One More-Superchick
Out of My Head-Lupe Fiasco
Birthday Cake Dance Remix-Rihanna
We R Who We R-Ke$ha
Whistle-Flo Rida
Yeah-Usher, Lil' John and Ludacris
#1-Nelly
Raise Your Glass-P!nk
Candy Shop-50 Cent
Gold Digger-Kanye West
Finally Found You-Enrique Iglesias
Fastest Girl In Town-Miranda Lambert
Til the World Ends-Britney Spears
Kerosene-Miranda Lambert
Settle Down-No Doubt
Sweet Escape-No Doubt
Everybody Talks-Neon Trees
Undo It-Carrie Underwood
It's so schizophrenic...it's perfect!
I've spent almost the entire day in bed. One thing I did accomplish? I made a running playlist for the days I run alone. Most days I run with a partner, and we chit chat. Once or twice a week though, I run alone. Now, I scoured google, and Pinterest. I looked at what they had to offer, and it occurs to me that playlists are very personal. It's about what motivates YOU, what gets YOU moving, what gets YOUR blood pumping. Reading other people's lists did get my wheels turning.
I opened the music on my phone (which is my constant running partner, as I use the C25K app to train.) I created a new playlist called "Runnin' Dirty," which is appropriate considering it is my team's name for the mud run I'm doing in March. *big smile* I scrolled slowly through my music, and I added all the things I know will work for me. Then I downloaded the things that other people's playlists had put into my head. Here is my list, as of now, it will change, I'm sure. But for now, this is it!
Caught Up-Usher
Follow Me-Uncle Kracker
Hey Hey-Superchick
Work Out-J Cole
Your Love Is My Drug-Ke$ha (but really, anything by her would work, this is just prob my fav)
Like It's Her Birthday-Good Charlotte
One More Night-Maroon 5
Not Afraid-Eminem
One More-Superchick
Out of My Head-Lupe Fiasco
Birthday Cake Dance Remix-Rihanna
We R Who We R-Ke$ha
Whistle-Flo Rida
Yeah-Usher, Lil' John and Ludacris
#1-Nelly
Raise Your Glass-P!nk
Candy Shop-50 Cent
Gold Digger-Kanye West
Finally Found You-Enrique Iglesias
Fastest Girl In Town-Miranda Lambert
Til the World Ends-Britney Spears
Kerosene-Miranda Lambert
Settle Down-No Doubt
Sweet Escape-No Doubt
Everybody Talks-Neon Trees
Undo It-Carrie Underwood
It's so schizophrenic...it's perfect!
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Skinny Housewife
Orange Chicken Stir Fry-this turned out SO good. Super yummy, lean chicken lots of veggies. MMMM. Changes I made-because I rarely make a recipe exactly as it states:
I didn't have oyster sauce, so I left that out. I didn't have cornstarch (because I used it all in a crafty project for the kids...and keep forgetting to replace it) so I used flour. I had half a red bell pepper left over in the fridge, so I chopped it and threw it in. I didn't have oranges, because my kids never eat straight oranges (they love mandarin ones though!) but I did have lemons, so I threw in the zest of one lemon. I didn't have minced ginger, I used dried. It was still really good. :)
And, I'm sharing a snack suggestions list: 26 Low Calorie Snacks to Keep you Looking Slim
Get your skinny on. ;)
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Wordy Wednesday
Today's post has nothing to do with homeschooling, or children. It has to do with me. Just me. Not mommy. Not wifey. Just Shauna.
Two years ago I stumbled upon a list on someone's blog. It was entitled 101 Things in 1001 Days. I googled, and found that it's an actual thing: Day Zero Project
I began about making my list. I'm 250 days away from the completion of my project. For the record, my list still isn't even up to 101 things, so I need to add some silly little things. I mostly concentrated on BIG things I wanted to tackle (like putting my feet in TWO oceans, and traveling to another country) in the beginning. Then I added things that would push me out of my comfort zone (like wearing a skirt or dress OUT five different times, and eating at 10 new restaurants.) I'm only up to 79 goals. I've completed only 17 things from my list. I have until my 37th birthday to complete my goal. I really want to make it.
This project is about expanding myself. Big and small. When I complete this 101 things, I intend to make a new list because I like the idea of always having things to accomplish and push myself towards.
I encourage you to do something like this. Maybe it's not 101 things, maybe it's 10. Maybe it's not 1001 days, maybe it's 100. Maybe it's 1 thing, in the next 10 days! Whatever it is, set some goals for YOU.
You. Not your children. Not your husband. YOU. You do remember YOU, right? Sometimes as moms we lose ourselves to our children, and our marriage, and the business of our days. Find you again. I promise, you will not regret it. Making yourself a priority is not something that should make you feel guilty. It will make you a better YOU, and THAT is beneficial to your children.
Do you.
Two years ago I stumbled upon a list on someone's blog. It was entitled 101 Things in 1001 Days. I googled, and found that it's an actual thing: Day Zero Project
I began about making my list. I'm 250 days away from the completion of my project. For the record, my list still isn't even up to 101 things, so I need to add some silly little things. I mostly concentrated on BIG things I wanted to tackle (like putting my feet in TWO oceans, and traveling to another country) in the beginning. Then I added things that would push me out of my comfort zone (like wearing a skirt or dress OUT five different times, and eating at 10 new restaurants.) I'm only up to 79 goals. I've completed only 17 things from my list. I have until my 37th birthday to complete my goal. I really want to make it.
This project is about expanding myself. Big and small. When I complete this 101 things, I intend to make a new list because I like the idea of always having things to accomplish and push myself towards.
I encourage you to do something like this. Maybe it's not 101 things, maybe it's 10. Maybe it's not 1001 days, maybe it's 100. Maybe it's 1 thing, in the next 10 days! Whatever it is, set some goals for YOU.
You. Not your children. Not your husband. YOU. You do remember YOU, right? Sometimes as moms we lose ourselves to our children, and our marriage, and the business of our days. Find you again. I promise, you will not regret it. Making yourself a priority is not something that should make you feel guilty. It will make you a better YOU, and THAT is beneficial to your children.
Do you.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Two for Tuesday
Halloween Fun with Five Little Pumpkins
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And, if you're kids are asking every day about Halloween, you can make this cute countdown craft with them (we did this over the weekend.)
We're counting down to Halloween!
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And, if you're kids are asking every day about Halloween, you can make this cute countdown craft with them (we did this over the weekend.)
We're counting down to Halloween!
Monday, October 15, 2012
Manic Monday
Today consisted of normal Monday things. Zumba for me (I so love Zumba...like, LOVE it love it!) Pottery class for my girls, then we had lunch with The Bestie and her crew, along with The Boo Boo. It was bearable. There was some discussion about some uncomfortable mess going on between my kids, The Bestie's kids and another good friends kids during pottery class. Sigh. I mean...my kids aren't in "real" school shouldn't we be immune to this sort of thing?? We'll deal. We'll hope that friendships between the grown ups are strong enough to withstand the growing up of our children.
We came home and I discovered the dog has fleas. Two let him swim in the pond and then gave him a bath. I washed our comforter (since he sleeps on our bed.) Fleas are so gross. *shiver*
There was an impromptu rain shower, and Three and Four played in it. I love it when the kids get to play in the rain. One of my favorite childhood memories is playing in the rain (yeah, so, it was a hurricane technically...I lived.)
Manic Monday hasn't been so manic...I like it like that.
I got my blog report-and last weeks hit count: 131!!!! Awesomesauce! Keep it up, y'all. Comment too, let me know what you're thinking.
We came home and I discovered the dog has fleas. Two let him swim in the pond and then gave him a bath. I washed our comforter (since he sleeps on our bed.) Fleas are so gross. *shiver*
There was an impromptu rain shower, and Three and Four played in it. I love it when the kids get to play in the rain. One of my favorite childhood memories is playing in the rain (yeah, so, it was a hurricane technically...I lived.)
Manic Monday hasn't been so manic...I like it like that.
I got my blog report-and last weeks hit count: 131!!!! Awesomesauce! Keep it up, y'all. Comment too, let me know what you're thinking.
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