09 February 2010 By Jane 5 In Homeschooling
As I may have mentioned, one of the great benefits of homeschooling is that you can take it on the road. This is one of the main reasons why we homeschool.
Thelma is numbering her paper for a spelling test. Spelling is not her strong suit.
Yes, the desk is a bit unconventional.
She misses 4. We still have work to do.
-Jane, Homeschool Mom
My parents invest in a plot of land and we get to reap the benefits of the amenities.
By Jane on July 16, 2011
Without even knowing how to play golf or even having an interest in it, my parents recently bought a piece of land at a golf community that is about 30 minutes away from us. No, they’re not planning on retiring or building a house here…its strictly an investment. But, even though we don’t have a [...]
Category: Random Stuff
Jane: Shooting a commercial for HGTV Fine Living.
By Jane on January 18, 2010
As I mentioned, occassionally, Dick and I and the girls do some small-time modeling/acting on the side. It’s fun and it’s really nice to unexpectedly get a check in the mail every now and then. I get a call last week from my agent saying that HGTV would like to use me for another Fine Living [...]
Category: Acting & Modeling, Faves
Thelma and Louise play PRETEND: Jungle girls in Avatarland.
By Jane on April 19, 2010
I love love love to watch my girls play PRETEND. Whenever they play PRETEND, their imagination just goes WILD…oh the stories they come up with! They are so innocent, carefree, imaginative, creative, and funny. On this day, Thelma and Louise decided to play Jungle Girls that live in Avatarland. Pretend this is our house and we [...]
Category: Thelma & Louise
Red wine, dark chocolate, and a fireplace…ahhhhhhh.
By Jane on October 18, 2009
It was a SUPER cold day in Metropolis. Cold weather makes me want to hibernate and I’m less apt to leave my house to go anywhere. Therefore, when one is hibernating, make sure to have some good red wine, some semi-sweet dark chocolate, and a warm, cozy fireplace. Cuddle with a book or your loved [...]
Category: Random Stuff
By Jane on September 19, 2009
If you have not met Monk, you’re about to now. Dick gave Monk to Thelma a couple of years ago for Christmas. Bought from Justice Girls, she came hugging one of those comfy matching monkey flannel blankets. Monk is sassy and is one of the most traveled Monkey stuffed animals I know because Thelma just [...]
Category: Monk & Friends
What do you do when your kids ask the ultimate question: Is Santa real?
By Jane on December 1, 2009
It is the inevitable question that every parent faces at some point or another. Louise is asking me AGAIN if Santa is real. The answer? Not so easy. Do you continue with your trickery so that your child can believe in the goodness that is Santa Claus? Or tell them the truth and hope there [...]
Category: Kwik Kwotes, Thelma & Louise
Jane and June have a theme party: PIMPs and HOs.
By Jane on May 5, 2010
My girl June Cleaver and I decided we would throw a theme party and used our birthdays (which are kinda around the same time) as a excuse for one. I love love love theme parties!! It’s so fun to get dressed up and as a mom, I get almost zero chance to dress up. Our [...]
Category: Random Stuff
Late run to Walmart for Arts and Crafts
By Jane on November 23, 2009
I like to buy things at the dollar store to use for arts and crafts projects at home. It’s a great inexpensive way to let your kids tune into their artistic side without spending tons of money because arts and crafts supplies can get pretty pricey. At the dollar store you usually find wooden frames, boxes, birdhouses, [...]
Category: Random Stuff
By Jane on February 14, 2011
Here’s a Valentine’s card that Dick sent me in 1999 when I was living in Detroit. In case you can’t read Dick’s wonderful handwriting: “This is for you & Barfi (our dog). You guys are the best, especially you, only you, always only you. Happy Valentine’s Day.” Yes, he can be quite a sweetie. Hope [...]
Category: Random Stuff
My Cinderella Girls working hard to clean their room.
By Jane on December 30, 2010
After we get the old bed out, there’s still plenty of cleaning to do prior to moving in and setting up the new beds. The girls reminded me of this phrase that I’ve must have repeated before, “It always gets worse before it gets better Mommy!” Yep, true dat, girls. But I’ve trained these girls [...]
Category: Random Stuff
Right song + Wrong timing = Embarrassing Moment.
By Jane on November 25, 2009
June Cleaver and I became good friends when Thelma was in public school for Kindergarten. One of the few good things that came out of that. June and I connected right away being that June is also an exceptional artist, she’s groovy, down-to-earth and unpretentious…she’s not your typical “Mommy” and isn’t phased by some of [...]
Category: Faves, Random Stuff
Dick’s new method of weight lifting.
By Jane on September 30, 2011
Here is my dear husband, using our lovely son to assist him in keeping his arms toned. And although I know that Benz is totally safe in Dick’s hands, this totally makes me nervous. I love that my husband doesn’t take himself seriously and can be stupid silly. Yes, you’re stupid silly. And cute too. [...]
Category: Random Stuff
By Jane on August 26, 2010
Warning visitors! If you come stay at my house, I may put you to work. I’m not opposed to child labor. LOL Anyway, Taylor loves helping. She really does! Em, on the other hand, is a bonafide ADULT. Plus, I’m right alongside them…cooking with Taylor, mowing the grass. They’re just ASSISTING! Yes, a little bit [...]
Category: Random Stuff
By Jane on September 26, 2009
My little fashionistas’ and their choices in making a statement… Mom has nothing to do with these ensembles. They are in full charge of how they dress. That’s Mommy’s one-glove! Where’s the other one??? I love these deformed glasses and how they look on [...]
Category: Smashin' Fashion, Thelma & Louise
By Jane on November 3, 2009
A few weeks ago, Dick and I attended the wedding of some dear friends of mine, Tiffany and Patrick. You may remember Tiffany from the Bruchetta Recipe Post. She’s the founder of GoBigHead.com. The ceremony was touching, the wedding decor was gorgeous, and the Bride was glowing. I was super-duper flattered when they asked if [...]
Category: Random Stuff
Simple and super tasty Almond Crusted Chilean Sea Bass.
By Jane on February 11, 2011
I made some Chilean Sea Bass the other day for my dad’s birthday. All I did was sprinkle salt, pepper, and my special mushroom seasoning (optional) and cooked the bass in the oven at 350F for about 30-40 minutes (or until it’s cooked). Use olive oil to coat the pan. I then added a crushed [...]
Category: Food
By Jane on March 16, 2010
My girls met up with some of their BOY friends, not boyfriends, at the park to play the other day. The youngest is timid about standing next to Louise at first. After a little urging, he gets over it. Cute. From playing dress-up and being girly to playing baseball with the boys…ain’t no thang for [...]
Category: Random Stuff
Mommy, it’s summer, we want MOHAWKS.
By Jane on June 24, 2010
Thelma and Louise came up to me the other day requesting that I give them SUMMER HAWKS. “Mommy, we want mohawks.” “What, now? Like, right now?” I love that my kids are FIERCE but I guess I get nervous because I am unsure of my ability to give them a proper cut that wouldn’t result [...]
Category: Random Stuff
Jane’s Maternity Wear: Goth Preggar.
By Jane on March 17, 2011
You may remember that occasionally this Jane’s inner Goth comes out. Mostly around Halloween…like when I was a Goth School Girl or Goth Geisha Girl. For my 34th birthday, I also had a Goth Party. Pregnancy doesn’t keep me from getting my Goth on. OMG, can we say HUGE COW? Lucy takes this picture under unfavorable [...]
Category: Anything Maternity/Pregnancy
By Jane on December 17, 2010
Friend: “So are you eating more now that you’re expecting?” Jane: “Well…no, not really. It seems I’m eating about the same.” Dick: “That’s because she usually eats for two. Nothing’s changed.” Hardy, har, har. You are just hilarious! (Of course, now that I’m in the second trimester, I’m feeling more of an appetite. Look out!) [...]
Category: Random Stuff
08/07/2010 at 11:48 PM Permalink
i was also home schooled when i was younger and it is also a great weay to get your education.**”
22/07/2010 at 6:17 PM Permalink
i was home schooled too but i would still prefer regular schools.”-`
09/09/2010 at 3:56 AM Permalink
i was home schooled and it is quite satisfactory when providing basic education~:*
23/10/2010 at 8:40 AM Permalink
my kids are home schooled and they are always performing well in class during their High School years~~~
15/12/2010 at 11:44 PM Permalink
i was home schooled when i was still very young and i have to stay that it is also a great way to educate your kids ~:’