Water bugs... Palmetto Bugs... I don't care... they are cockroaches (insert diarrhea inducing shiver) and I LOATHE them!! I would go so far as to say I have a phobia of them. Katsaridaphobia... that's what I've got. Along with Gephyrophobia, a fear of crossing bridges. That one, at least, is getting better since moving to Florida, but the raoches?? Not so much!
We had a run in last night... these roaches and I. A run in that I would consider to be of apocalyptic proportions. It was my own fault. I know better than to leave a 20 pound bag of dog food open in my garage... but they aren't allowed here. Didn't they get the memo?? The story is as follows...
DH and I were outside preparing for the "garage sale that wasn't" when I noticed that the dog was out of food. So I get the dish.... insert my arm into the container up to the elbow... and scoop. Then I start SCREAMING like some bimbo in a B rated horror movie! Something moved!! Something touched me!! My panicked brain new instantly what it was but directed my face over the container just the same. All the while commanding my mouth to scream bloody murder and my legs to carry me far, FAR away at the same instant!
What resulted was an "Elaine Benes Dance Move"...
and a husband who was trying desperately not to laugh while I'm in the yard retching and gagging uncontrollably! Now I'm angry... revenge is all I can think of, and I know just how to do it!!
Here chick, chick, chick...I's gets me some chickens... I's sets 'um near by... and I's turns the dog vittles out...well... my Ol' man turns 'em vittles out...
Did you know, that cockroaches will play dead?? Ahhhh but yes! Think about that for a minute. Let that sink into your brain if you will. What could that mean? Well, obviously it means that they can THINK! UGH!! I'm pretty sure they are plotting to take over the world! Remember "Mimic"? A movie about so called mutant cockroaches who transform themselves and kill people?? I think these bugs are their scouts... that's what I think!!
We stood there, DH and the chickens and I in total amazement at the cleverness of a-for-mentioned bugs. What now?? I went and got a stick that was approximately 100 feet long that's what. A screwed up all the courage I could muster... and... and... touched one!! Then I screamed as I dropped the stick in case the nasty thing started to crawl up it! To late! As soon as it twitched the chickens were all over it like... well... like chickens on a bug!!
Ha HA! you filthy beasts! You nasty critters! You, you... gross..things... and stuff. I tell you, I got WAY to much satisfaction out of making sure that every last one of them became chicken feed. Way to much!
Me
Friday, July 31, 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Movin' on up!
I LOVE hs'ing the kids. Even on tough days when I'm not feeling well and they think they can get away with not doing their work. ( Ask them how that works out, lol). We usually work through the summer so we can take more breaks that are longer through out the year, and this summer is no exception.
We are at the end of our first "official" curriculum! With all of the outside struggles we had last year it took longer than expected, but we did it!!! Barring any unforeseeable circumstances our last day will be no later than the 30th of this month. I ordered our next curriculum a couple of months ago, and I am really looking forward to getting it going. We will be doing "A New World of Adventure" which picks up where "A World of Adventure" left off. We will begin with the colonies and learn about American history up until just after the Revolutionary War.
I like these unit studies because they cover all subjects except math and typing. We get to read loads of classic literature and, because of the way it's set up, I can teach different levels at one time. I just give each child access to their level of "text books" (a.k.a. library books) to supplement what we learned about that day. I also like that we "relearn" and "reuse" the different parts of grammar several times. This helps reinforce what we've all ready learned and commit it to memory better!
For math we use "Math U See". I really like that it covers different learning styles to better help all kids. This is really handy for those of us with special needs or learning disabilities! Each level comes with a teaching DVD for your child to watch, and then do the corresponding work sheets. It is also very tactile because you can buy block sets to help your child grasp any given aspect of what they are learning. They get to see it, hear it, manipulate it and do it. Very cool! I'm very happy to announce that I ordered our next work book sets today and am eagerly anticipating each child "movin' on up" very soon!
TTFN,
Me
We are at the end of our first "official" curriculum! With all of the outside struggles we had last year it took longer than expected, but we did it!!! Barring any unforeseeable circumstances our last day will be no later than the 30th of this month. I ordered our next curriculum a couple of months ago, and I am really looking forward to getting it going. We will be doing "A New World of Adventure" which picks up where "A World of Adventure" left off. We will begin with the colonies and learn about American history up until just after the Revolutionary War.
I like these unit studies because they cover all subjects except math and typing. We get to read loads of classic literature and, because of the way it's set up, I can teach different levels at one time. I just give each child access to their level of "text books" (a.k.a. library books) to supplement what we learned about that day. I also like that we "relearn" and "reuse" the different parts of grammar several times. This helps reinforce what we've all ready learned and commit it to memory better!
For math we use "Math U See". I really like that it covers different learning styles to better help all kids. This is really handy for those of us with special needs or learning disabilities! Each level comes with a teaching DVD for your child to watch, and then do the corresponding work sheets. It is also very tactile because you can buy block sets to help your child grasp any given aspect of what they are learning. They get to see it, hear it, manipulate it and do it. Very cool! I'm very happy to announce that I ordered our next work book sets today and am eagerly anticipating each child "movin' on up" very soon!
TTFN,
Me
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
ROFLMBO!!
Balloonist and Fisherman
A woman in a hot air balloon realizes she is lost. She
lowers her altitude and spots a man fishing from a boat below.
She shouts to him, 'Excuse me, can you help me? I
promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but I
don't know where I am.'
The man consults his portable GPS and
replies,'You're in a hot air balloon, approximately
30 feet above ground elevation of 2346 feet above sea level.
You are at 49 degrees,14.97 minutes north latitude and 100
degrees, 49.09 minutes west longitude.
She rolls her eyes and says, 'You must be a
Conservative!'
'I am,' replies the man. 'How did you know?'
'Well,' answers the balloonist,
'everything you tell me is technically correct, but I
have no idea what to do with your information, and I'm
still lost. Frankly, you're not much help to me.'
The man smiles and responds, 'You must be a
Liberal'. 'I am,' replies the balloonist.
'How did you know?'
'Well,' says the man, 'You don't know
where you are or where you're going. You've risen to
where you are, due to a large quantity of hot air. You made
a promise that you have no idea how to keep, and now you
expect me to solve your problem.
You're in exactly the same predicament you were
before we met, but, somehow, it's now my fault.
Brazilian
The Dept Of Defense briefed the president this morning.
They told President Obama that 2 Brazilian soldiers were killed in Iraq .
To everyone's surprise, all the color drained from Obama's face.
Then he collapsed onto his desk, head in his hands, visibly shaken,
almost in tears.
Finally, he composed himself and asked, 'Just how many is a brazilian?'
This is not surprising, since he obviously has no understanding of
billion or trillion either.
}Thank you MML at Prepwise for making me pee myself!!{
TTFN
Me
A woman in a hot air balloon realizes she is lost. She
lowers her altitude and spots a man fishing from a boat below.
She shouts to him, 'Excuse me, can you help me? I
promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but I
don't know where I am.'
The man consults his portable GPS and
replies,'You're in a hot air balloon, approximately
30 feet above ground elevation of 2346 feet above sea level.
You are at 49 degrees,14.97 minutes north latitude and 100
degrees, 49.09 minutes west longitude.
She rolls her eyes and says, 'You must be a
Conservative!'
'I am,' replies the man. 'How did you know?'
'Well,' answers the balloonist,
'everything you tell me is technically correct, but I
have no idea what to do with your information, and I'm
still lost. Frankly, you're not much help to me.'
The man smiles and responds, 'You must be a
Liberal'. 'I am,' replies the balloonist.
'How did you know?'
'Well,' says the man, 'You don't know
where you are or where you're going. You've risen to
where you are, due to a large quantity of hot air. You made
a promise that you have no idea how to keep, and now you
expect me to solve your problem.
You're in exactly the same predicament you were
before we met, but, somehow, it's now my fault.
Brazilian
The Dept Of Defense briefed the president this morning.
They told President Obama that 2 Brazilian soldiers were killed in Iraq .
To everyone's surprise, all the color drained from Obama's face.
Then he collapsed onto his desk, head in his hands, visibly shaken,
almost in tears.
Finally, he composed himself and asked, 'Just how many is a brazilian?'
This is not surprising, since he obviously has no understanding of
billion or trillion either.
}Thank you MML at Prepwise for making me pee myself!!{
TTFN
Me
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Organized Packing
The Big M family is up for yet another adventure soon! I will post about it specifically sometime in the next month or so, but for now....
No, we are not moving right now, we are here until our lease is up in February, but I'm not going to be caught off guard! (again, lol) So I've started to pack using a method I got from the Duggar book (which came from another book). You start with the things you really don't have to have out. You know what I'm talking about, books you never got around to reading, but swear you will, nick-knacks and such. (You know, the really important stuff...)
For this project you are going to need the following...
1) File boxes (how many will depend on how much you have)
2) Note card Binder
3) Hole punched Note Cards
4) Pencil w/ an eraser
5) Crayons
6) Zip top snack bag (optional, but really helpful)
Ok, now that you have these things on hand we will get started.
Step one, put your note cards in the binder, and put holes on HALF of the top flap of your zip top. (If you choose not to go this route, then just ignore that...) Put the bag in the binder making sure you can still open it (the bag, not the binder). Then put your crayons and a pencil in it (you may also want a sharpener, but I didn't add one to mine).
Step two... Using file boxes solves a couple of problems. One, they are a really good size, which makes them hard to over load, and two, you can stack about 500 pounds on top and not have to worry! Now put one box together. Go ahead, I'll wait..... Got it?? Good! Now, decide what types of things you will put in the box, and assign those things a color.
I will be using books for my tutorial today... Now, step three, assign that box a number, and write it on all four sides of the box it it's color...
Step four is to write that number on your card (in its color) and start loading the box. As you load it, write down what you are adding in pencil...
Since this box is all one type of book, I added that to the card and the box but it isn't really necessary. When I put the box in it's storage space, I will add that to the card (in pencil) as well. This is necessary, so that you will be able to find it when you need to. Now, any time you need something, you look it up, go to the box and remove it, erasing it from the card until you put it back!
I'm finding this very helpful and worth the time it takes. I hope you do as well!!
TTFN,
Me
How to pack and save your sanity!! lol
No, we are not moving right now, we are here until our lease is up in February, but I'm not going to be caught off guard! (again, lol) So I've started to pack using a method I got from the Duggar book (which came from another book). You start with the things you really don't have to have out. You know what I'm talking about, books you never got around to reading, but swear you will, nick-knacks and such. (You know, the really important stuff...)
For this project you are going to need the following...
1) File boxes (how many will depend on how much you have)
2) Note card Binder
3) Hole punched Note Cards
4) Pencil w/ an eraser
5) Crayons
6) Zip top snack bag (optional, but really helpful)
Ok, now that you have these things on hand we will get started.
Step one, put your note cards in the binder, and put holes on HALF of the top flap of your zip top. (If you choose not to go this route, then just ignore that...) Put the bag in the binder making sure you can still open it (the bag, not the binder). Then put your crayons and a pencil in it (you may also want a sharpener, but I didn't add one to mine).
Step two... Using file boxes solves a couple of problems. One, they are a really good size, which makes them hard to over load, and two, you can stack about 500 pounds on top and not have to worry! Now put one box together. Go ahead, I'll wait..... Got it?? Good! Now, decide what types of things you will put in the box, and assign those things a color.
I will be using books for my tutorial today... Now, step three, assign that box a number, and write it on all four sides of the box it it's color...
Step four is to write that number on your card (in its color) and start loading the box. As you load it, write down what you are adding in pencil...
Since this box is all one type of book, I added that to the card and the box but it isn't really necessary. When I put the box in it's storage space, I will add that to the card (in pencil) as well. This is necessary, so that you will be able to find it when you need to. Now, any time you need something, you look it up, go to the box and remove it, erasing it from the card until you put it back!
I'm finding this very helpful and worth the time it takes. I hope you do as well!!
TTFN,
Me
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