Monthly Archives: September 2010

Quick School Explanation

Posted on September 30, 2010 by giannarae

I am NOT against homeschool. I am NOT against private school. I am NOT for public school. I  think I sounded a bit too defensive in my post about school choices.  That was not my intent.  My intent was to … Continue reading →

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Our Journey to See Secretariat: Reviewing the Movie

Posted on September 29, 2010 by giannarae

Disney nor any other film affliate has compensated me in any way for this review Secretariat proved to be better than Sea Biscuit (which we liked a lot; I mentioned that we like horse racing movies.)Since I thought I was going … Continue reading →

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Our Journey to see Secretariat Part 3

Posted on September 28, 2010 by giannarae

We were excited to see Secretariat.  We like horse racing movies and being that it was a Disney film, it’s pretty certain it will beentertaining. Chris dropped me off at the door of the theatre, and I went up to the … Continue reading →

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Our Journey to see Secretariat Part 2

Posted on September 27, 2010 by giannarae

Our journey to see Secretariat Chris needed to rest as he had been needing to awake from his nightly slumbers in the middle of the night 3 days in a row for work. So I let him rest and tried … Continue reading →

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Journey to see Secretariat Part 1

Posted on September 24, 2010 by giannarae

Yesterday I was wondering where my husband was 2 hours after he was supposed to be home.Good news!  He came home! We had free passes to see Secretariat which hasn’t been released yet. Without going into detail (I will be … Continue reading →

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off the topic of School but on the topic of our Family

Posted on September 23, 2010 by giannarae

Do you know where your husband is? Because I, for one, do not. He was supposed to be home over an hour ago. And we are going to a movie tonight. A free one. Thanks to Blogher.We have babysitters. But … Continue reading →

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Her school and her parents

Posted on September 22, 2010 by giannarae

Who is primarily responsible for my Wordgirl’s education? Answer:  ME–her mom and HIM–her dad. Whether I choose to homeschool or send to private or to public, as her parents, we are the ones responsible for her education.  Whether I am … Continue reading →

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Speculating about Education

Posted on September 21, 2010 by giannarae

What is the point of an education? My husband and mother in law are probably going to  each have a heart attack as they read that question being that they are educators. But seriously! Why is it important? Is it … Continue reading →

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Schooling

Posted on September 20, 2010 by giannarae

I am surrounded by homeschoolers. I do not feel negative toward homeschooling.  At. All. For some people it is the perfect situation. I am not upset if you choose to homeschool.  Whatever you need to do. But I never thought … Continue reading →

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He Doesn’t Understand

Posted on September 16, 2010 by giannarae

As I don’t have a picture right now, you will have to just believe me. While he is sleeping, I can’t very well sneak into his room, strap it to his head, take a picture, and expect to not disturb … Continue reading →

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