by Amy LeForge | Jan 27, 2011 | Tween
Getting children to be obedient can be a tricky thing. I know this will ruffle some feathers, but there are times in life when I expect the boys to do something simply because I’ve asked. Period. Of course I try to share the logic behind my directions and...
by Amy LeForge | Mar 23, 2010 | Home Schooling
Sooooo. To continue with improvements we’re trying to make around here let’s talk about item number two: the schedule. Up until 2 weeks ago the general plan was to wake up when we wake up in the morning, then roll with school after breakfast. The burden...
by Amy LeForge | Mar 16, 2010 | Home Schooling
Okay. As of today, the boys and I are still at home doing school. We don’t have everything solved, but I think we made a good decision or two last week. There are multiple issues: scheduling, responsibility, and the whole unwillingness to leave the house or try...
by Amy LeForge | Sep 26, 2009 | Education
Last May the boys and I went to the city to visit a museum and we walked over to the fish ladder. When we returned to the van we were horrified to discover a parking ticket on the windshield. I’d checked the signs and parked in what I thought was a legal spot....
by Amy LeForge | Jun 24, 2009 | Education
Hullloooooooo, Internets! I’ve been away from you for-lemme check-3 days ohmygoodness! Allow me to explain. 🙂 If you read my post at GNMParents (now Forever Parenting) you know that the boys were gone last week. The older boys went to Scout Camp and the youngers...