Robin's Nest

 It is the weekend and I have much to do. The youngest and I walked outside with the littlest dog, I quickly noticed the amount of stuff that needs to go away. The not so fun part of this is trying to find a wagon without a flat tire. More often than not I get to the wagon once it is flat. Today was no different. It looked fine but pulled heavy, it was not a wagon that I have ever used, I don't even know when it arrived on the property. I filled it with a few things and pulled with all I had for energy and strength. One load was all I could manage with that wagon. Once loaded it became apparent that the wheels were flat, not all of them but two were. Still, that makes it hard to roll. One load to the dumpster and one load to the shed. A mattress half stripped its covering is the other project we worked on. You cannot throw a mattress in the trash. You can throw a disassembled mattress in the trash. Makes me wonder... I did not wonder for long. Why you ask? Or maybe you didn't a...

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...