Robin's Nest

 My 10-year-old just informed me that Christmas eve is 1 week away. Thank you, YouTube, for raising the expectations of all electronically connected kids to higher heights than last year. On this item I lowered the bar by continually reminding the kiddos of our goal to travel. I also remind them that the big guy only provides one gift to each child, the rest are provided by the family and friends. I justify this because why would Santa give one family more gifts than another? And our family has decided that less gifts will mean mom going out of the house to work less often. Also, that mom can plan more travel trips for the whole family. Not to mention there is no lack of toys, dolls, or electronics in this house. there they go,  way in the distance  watching them pull away this is the lead car on the trip   the youngest had a turn in the kitchen today Yes, I still owe on the motor home and the solar panels, but I may take the sage advice of a friend and take out...

Yesterday was 9-11, I was extremely busy with daily life, yet the memory of that day played like a 8 track tape in my mind. I did not take the time to explain it to the kids in the house. Not that it didn't seem important, it just didn't happen. Too many other things were happening that took precedence over that memory for me. However, I missed an opportunity or at least I feel like I did, to remind the kiddos that service and responsibility for our country and the freedom we have is on all of us. Covid-19 has turned our lives upside down and taken over what is important to us as a people. Luckily, Veteran's Day is coming up and we can touch on it there, as a homeschooling parent I feel that constant reminder is important to all of us. Our History this Fall is just covering the state of Colorado and we will move to surrounding states as the year goes on. The other events must and can be worked in to the curriculum. As we try to settle into this new house and clear out of th...