Owner: Dodging Raindrops URL:http://seattlemomoftwo.blogspot.com Join Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 22:45:49 -0600 Rating:0 Site Description: I'm a "married late in life" stay at home mommy of 2 preschool boys living in the Pacific Northwest. I'm an expat Canadian. I love reading and crafting. Kid quotes, links, photos, you know, the usual. Site statistics:Click here
Works for Me Wednesday - more music for Ipod 2008-07-08 21:10:35 I found a great way to fill up my new IPod (not really an IPod but an MP3 player) cheaply and legally. I love Half Price Books - it is a store with used CD, movies and books. I always check the clearance music section. I find great CDs for only $1 or $2! Then I "rip" the CDs onto my computer and then transfer the songs onto my MP3 player. That is a lot of music for your money, better than paying $ Read more:Works
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June in photos 2008-07-02 00:25:39 My hubby and my boys made a wooden boat together. C loved using a hammer and was pretty adept with it.There was a lot of jumping on the couch going on since the weather (for most of June) was cold and rainy. I want a couch with cushions that can't be removed. :)When the weather warmed up, my hubby set up the tent in the backyard. They boys had great fun with that including eating hot dogs Read more:photos
Portrait day! 2008-07-23 21:34:22 This is my youngest looking uncharacteristically serious. Sears did a good job. Read more:Portrait
Links to share 2008-07-18 09:00:02 A list of menu plans with recipes and ideas for side dishes. I'm always interested in what other people are having for dinner and getting new ideas.Spinach in a smoothie? For kids? I'll have to try it.My son loves to colour animals but it very picky selective about which ones. They have to be realistic and preferably mammals from Africa. Here's a great site with very realistic drawings, no cartoon
A to Z meme 2008-07-10 19:44:27 Carrie at Mommy Brain tagged me for this meme.Accent: Sigh. I used to have a Canadian accent. It is still faint but new people I meet don't know I'm Canadian. I lived in Canada my whole life. My hubby and I moved to the US 8 1/2 years ago. I still used Canadian spelling and refuse to say scones the American way. It is supposed to be pronounced with a short o sound! That one drives me crazy. If you
Vacation photos 2008-08-07 20:47:20 I've been a lazy blogger lately. We got back from vacation a week ago. We went to Long Beach, Washington and Olympia along the way.C wants to be let into the halls of power.We played mini golf (well, C cheated A LOT!) and I thought my boys resembled Fred and Barnie.We rented this fun buggy. It was like a bicycle for two with seats for the boys in the front. There was a paved path that we rode on a Read more:Vacation
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The Accidental Homeschooler 2008-08-24 23:51:17 That's what I've decided to call myself. For now! I didn't imagine that I would be homeschooling. I don't have any philosophical objections to it but I don't believe that it suits my personality or that of my son. That being sad, here I am, preparing to homeschool. Here's the background. My oldest son has been on a waiting list for a private Christian school since March! It isn't looking good sinc Read more:Accidental
Free MPs to download (legal) 2008-08-13 17:34:48 Amazon has lots of great deals on MPs. I found a whole bunch this week that are free.Nina Simone, Billie Holiday, Mahalia Jackson and Elizabeth Mitchell.They also have a Friday 5, which is five MP3 albums that are $5, which changes weekly.I love filling my MP3 player up without spending a lot! Read more:legal
Fun, lightweight movie to recommend 2008-09-17 00:45:07 If you'd like a movie
with a lot of laughs and isn't crude or trying to make a big point, I recommend Baby Mama starring Tina Fey. I was laughing almost all the way through. Steve Martin's character is so over the top it's great.I had an MRI done on my elbow this morning. It was super painful since they had me partially straighten it (I can't straighten my right arm) and hold it in an awkward posi
Book sales! 2008-09-13 10:00:02 I love to buy used books from my local library. The discards are especially good quality. I found this great website that helps you find library sales coming up in your area - U.S. and Canada. Book Sale Finder There are a few coming up this month in my area!
Random ramblings 2008-09-12 18:58:34 The boys are loving Sid the Science Kid - a new PBS Kids show. We let them watch it in the mornings. Usually they just watch DVDs and videos at 5 pm which they call "TV time." They did a simple experiment yesterday with freezing and melting water.I went to a specialist about my tendinitis yesterday. I'm getting an MRI done on Tuesday. He was very concerned when he saw that I can't straighten my ri Read more:Random
Freebie to share 2008-09-10 23:38:08 Grab this one quick. I don't think it will last long.A free 2 year subscription to Parents magazine. I just let mine lapse since their editorials annoy me (liberal bias, scaring parents about safety, etc) but I'll renew for free just to get the craft ideas and recipes. :)
Children's book Monday 2008-09-08 10:07:01 Elise is back with the children's book carnival! My five year old son enjoys beginner chapter books. Books that come in a series are especially fun. Two series that we have recently enjoyed are Mercy Watson and Mr. and Mrs. Green.Mr. and Mrs. Green is my favourite since it they are a happily married alligator couple. The books in the series are Meet Mr. and Mrs. Green, Lucky Days with Mr. and Mrs. Read more:Children
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The Accidental Homeschooler - Part 2 2008-09-07 23:07:19 Thank you to all those who provided input and ideas. I appreciate every single comment. I'm getting ready to start officially on Tuesday, September 9th.For math, we're doing Saxon Math 1. My hubby will be doing the teaching. A is so eager to get started that they did lesson one today!For Bible, I'm going to read from Leading Little Ones to God, after saying the Lord's Prayer every day.For read alo Read more:Accidental
Backwards Works for Me - Help with homeschooling 2008-09-03 18:53:33 Today is a backwards day at Works
for Me Wednesday. You ask for advice instead of telling what works for you.I need help getting started picking books and curriculum for homeschooling my son for kindergarten. Homeschooling isn't my first choice since we applied at a private Christian school and didn't get through the waiting list. I'm scrambling to get ready for school next week since my son is ge Read more:Backwards
Summer reading challenge - completed. 2008-08-25 18:37:54 Well, I set small goals for myself and I *almost* completed this one! :)- Mr. Pip by Lloyd Jones - I didn't finish this one. It was for my book club and I went to the meeting and found out what happened. I don't have much incentive to finish the book now! I should probably finish it but it wasn't all that compelling.- Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks - another book club read. Finished.- In the Read more:Summer
Getting on the bandwagons 2008-09-24 22:32:43 I've joined the Bare Escentuals bandwagon. I went out and bought the basics kit last night and I'm hooked! I put it on this morning and this evening I don't have an oily forehead! That is a first for me. It feels so light on my skin and I love how I don't look "made up."I also joined the muffin tin craze. I tried it out on my boys for afternoon snack time and they loved it. I took photos but I'm t
Fun video to share 2008-09-20 23:59:42 EepyBird's Sticky Note experiment from Eepybird on Vimeo. Read more:video
"I need to keep an eye on you, Mommy" 2008-10-13 19:51:04 Apparently, I need supervision. Today while my oldest was at his gymnastics class I wanted to go through the drive through Starbucks. My 3 year old wouldn't have any of that. He said he wanted to come into the store with me because "I need to keep an eye on you." What?? How hilarious! I don't know where that came from. :)Yes, he did come in with me. He got a cookie. I got a latte. The usual schtic Read more:Mommy
The Accidental Homeschooler - Part 3 2008-10-08 09:56:15 I thought it was time to do an update. So many are asking me how homeschooling is going. I can't give a short, quick answer! Here's a photo of my boys (well one of them) saying the Pledge of Allegiance. A looks so serious! Since I'm Canadian and don't intend to apply for American citizenship it is pretty weird that every morning I'm leading them in the pledge while holding the US flag! Math - Saxo Read more:Accidental
Children's book Monday - Drawing book 2008-10-06 09:00:01 I found this gem at the used bookstore for a dollar! Ed Emberly's Drawing Book of Animals. (sorry for the tiny image)My 5 year old son has been literally churning out drawings by the dozens since he read it! What a fantastic book. We love other Ed Emberly books as well. Our favourites are Picture Pie and Fingerprint Drawing Book. Check them out - we borrowed them from the library first.For more gr Read more:Children
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Thanksgiving crafts round up 2008-11-13 19:07:06 I have found a whole bunch of great crafts for Thanksgiving
. I just need to narrow them down. :)Handprint turkey with a twist - this one is made with foam. Idea from No Time For Flashcards.A collection of ideas for a Thanksgiving kids table (including printables) from No Fuss Fabulous.Pumpkin pie scented play dough from Pepper Paints.Ramblings of a Crazy Woman has a new idea posted almost every da Read more:round
Weekly homeschool notes 2008-11-10 02:09:33 I'm going to try to post weekly about homeschooling. No promises. :)I've been keeping a very informal journal of homeschooling. It is fun to look back and see what we've "accomplished." I don't want to get too hung up on schedules and such but keeping records encourages and motivates *me*.Math - Saxon Math is still going well. My husband and I enjoy using the program even though we don't follow it Read more:Weekly
Halloween photos 2008 2008-11-06 23:50:45 Sorry this post is so late.This year we had a very frugal Halloween
. A's lion costume came from eBay and was less than $18. A and I shopped eBay together which was funny. C decided to wear A's monkey costume (circa 2007) for one pre-Halloween event and then A's chicken costume (circa 2006) for Halloween day itself when we went to a carnival during the day and trick or treating at night. I lo Read more:photos
Giveaway time! 2008-10-27 17:21:51 Its time for the fall blog giveaway carnival. For the huge list of giveaways, go over to Don't Try This at Home.
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