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Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Homeschool moms always... A list

31 Days to Build a Better Blog Day 2-

Day 2 Challenge: Write a list post.

I felt a little under pressure for time, so I went with a funny list. I did this type of list once before, early on in my blog career. You simply come up with a fun starting sentence, google it, and write down all the answers that make sense or are printable. My very first list was a "Jennifer should..." list, and it was fun to write.

Homeschool Moms always... (a google list)

1. Homeschool moms always have a special camaraderie.
Except when discussing charter schools, Harry Potter, Halloween, t.v. or unschooling-then it's take no prisoners time...

2. Homeschool moms always will continue to help.

3. Homeschool moms always will be notified when I post new things.
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4. Homeschool moms always are a highlight of each week. To the librarian.

5. Homeschool moms always realize the great privilege of teaching their children. Except when we want to run far, far away. But then we come back/are talked down or have some chocolate and we are good to go...Or when the Dentist asks them which month they were born and they reply that we didn't learn that...!

6. Homeschool moms were not always as political as today. Bless our hearts.

7. Homeschool mom always need a good source for free printables and worksheets.
And a hiding place.

8. Homeschool moms always try to schedule a little something.
To take to our hiding place...

9. Homeschool moms always refer to this hour as their 'lifeline'
This is the time after school-work is done, when we put our feet up, go to our hiding place and have our little something, which might or might not be a Mike's hard lemonade, the official drink of the Well-Trained Mind homeschool boards.
It really is.
I haven't had one though.
Yet.

10. Homeschool moms say there is always tomorrow.
Because there is always one more resource, one more craft, one more field-trip, one more connection and one more memory to make!

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posted at 10:55 PM
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13 Comments:

At 11:46 PM, Selena said...: Hi Jen,

I just learned a new way to make a list reading your blog post. I'll have to try the starting sentence, Google it method some time myself! Thanks!
At 8:25 AM, Theresa said...: Love it!! Especially since we are working on note-taking in our Unit Study and I was just talking about "white space" and used your post as an example...white space makes it easier on your eyes than cramming it all in...make lists, etc....ahhh, Homeschool Moms find examples in Many Things!! lol
At 8:44 AM, Hen Jen said...: so Theresa,

was I a good example of white space in a list, or a bad one?

Now you've got me wondering...
At 8:59 AM, Cascia Talbert said...: That is a great list! I don't have enough patience to homeschool my kids, but I sure wish I did.

Thanks for stopping by the Healthy Moms!
At 11:43 AM, Rachel @ Finding Joy said...: Great homeschooling list from one homeschooling mom to another!
At 3:10 PM, Mrs.Mayhem said...: Great list. I'm so intrigued by homeschooling. I would love to commit to it, but I find it hard enough to get my kids to do their homework.

I have a million questions. How do you get your kids to listen? Do they really just sit down and complete their work? Any tips for teaching kids to listen?
At 4:32 PM, Rebecca said...: Love this list....I think homeschool families are definitely feeling more empowerment and pressure as we move forward with new laws being implemented...LOVE your blog!
At 7:44 PM, Theresa said...: Definitely a good example, Jen! You made good use of the space and left enough white space so that it wasn't overwhelming to read!
At 9:59 PM, Tina Kelley said...: It takes a very special person to homeschool.. I am not one of those people but I look up to those that are!

Love your list.. it was a great mix of heart and comedy!
At 12:27 AM, Amy said...: Great list. My sister in law home schooled her oldest two boys (one is heading to Oxford this year) and she's just pulled her kids out of public school to start homeschooling again. Homeschooling can really be wonderful and I think your list shows a very fun approach to viewing home school. Love number 10 on your list.
At 4:52 PM, melyssa said...: Stopped by from THL. Love your list! Tried to comment a minute but it didn't go thru (I think. Sorry if you're getting this twice). Loved the Harry Potter (we have certain homeschooling friends we hide our dvds from) and the Mike's (though I prefer red wine. Also occasionally hidden.)

Melyssa from www.thedazeofus.blogspot.com
At 6:44 PM, Mary Prather said...: Hi! It's me from the little Homeschool Lounge challenge. I love your blog and I'm glad I found it -- my hiding place is Target! ha ha
At 11:46 PM, Gigi said...: I need to send this to one of my best friends, who homeschools. I hear a lot of her voice in this post!

Thanks for coming by my guest post at ScaryMommy Wednesday. I appreciate the read!

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