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Why Teaching Textbooks? First, the textbooks were written specifically for homeschool students. The lessons are clearly written, directly to the student. I am in need of Teaching Textbooks Pre-Algebra and also Rosetta Stone Latin American Spanish. I would prefer the complete homeschooling version of Rosetta. Read More »

As far as the Tornado Warning goes: Yes, I can’t help it. I’m a nervous nellie. It runs in the blood. I caught it from my Mom. And, admittedly, I did come up with a plan as to how I would get into one of my BFF’s houses before the tornado struck in the middle of the night. THIS IS WHAT MOM’S DO! Sorry that HE can’t relate! Read More »

I had a full, 48-hour period where I did not open up my laptop. FORTY-EIGHT HOURS!!! Yes, 48 hours! This is a complete first for me, since the invention of this thing they call a computer.
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Gosh, not sure. Scratch that. I know what DAYS they would NOT include. The 5 DAYS that precede ANY TRAVEL INVOLVED for this family of six (!). Hubs posted a “He Said” about traveling with the kids, after reading a CNN.com article. Read More »

Okay, although hubby’s bullet points werent’ exactly on cue, when I pictured Dave heading to the gym this weekend, for the 1st time in 1/2 a year, I ADMIT IT!!! I did picture the Chris Farley scene in “Tommy Boy” where he sucks in his belly and asks “Is the gym this way?“ Read More »

Here’s to hoping that Kat doesn’t also have a “skewed” view of business travel.Was I (a) hanging in a hottub each day and (b) closing bars each night,or was I (c) stressed out and working until midnight? Read More »

Yes,I know – we’re so gay.We celebrate our 1st kiss/date anniversary.February 16th,2000.10 years ago.4 kids later.Ironcially,my sister’s 1st kiss/date with her hubby (who is also a “Dave F”) was February 16th,but 15 years prior (ouch!).In the spirit of this day,I couldn’t help but throw out my version of our marriage,spoken in others’ words.Admittedly,lil’ nervous to see his version! Read More »

Okay,it’s rare that I cry — unless I hear a sad story about a child,or a parent.However,I balled my eyes out last night when I realized what I had done.It was mortifying;humbling;shocking.Moreover,it was a testament.A testament to the fact that I am officially in over my head. Read More »

Thank GOODNESS my BFFs here in Raleigh got the memo sometime in their adult/mommy life that I would need my thirties to still resemble my college and sorority. Read More »

Yeah, yeah, yeah... you're probably expecting the good 'ole I can't stand when my kids fight...A very valid annoyance in my life. Read More »