They censored my baby. ; )

While we were in the middle of doing Ryan's science lesson, out of the blue he asked,"What is wrong with school?" I asked him what he meant.  He said that when he was in [public] school they had an in class project that required him to write a mini book.  He said that the teacher said that they could write about anything that they wanted and then they had to draw pictures and read it to the class.  He said that he wrote about Jesus and that his teacher said that he couldn't read it.  This came as a shock to me as he never told me about the situation. I asked, "Really, are you serious?" He said, "Yeah, what is wrong with school?" First, I was so proud that of all the things he chose to write about Jesus. Then, I was surprised not that he was censored, but that he didn't like that Jesus was not allowed.  I was so proud of him.  Don't get me wrong, I am not one of the homeschooling moms that bash the public school system.  (I know they exist.) I went through public school and my nieces and nephews currently attend public school.  My children excelled academically, had some good teachers and friends in public school and they may one day return. My simple reason for homeschooling is that it works for us. Current changes in my life may threaten my ability to continue homeschooling them, but with that being said I will continue to do so for as long as it works. I will at some point go more in depth with our homeschooling journey, but as this came up today I wanted to share this story. Until next time....

"Really?"

Okay, so yesterday after lunch I went outside to play soccer w/Ryan (my 8yr. old) and we saw a bird walking around in the grass.  I told him to stay still and waited for the bird to look away.  When the bird looked away, I whispered for him to walk slowly towards the bird. He did and then the bird stopped. So did Ryan. The bird turned away and Ryan tiptoed slowly towards the bird again.  And again, the bird turned to watch Ryan.  So basically, Ryan and the bird are playing a game of red light, green light. (Oops. I think I just told my age, but don't laugh 'cause if you know the game, I just told your age too.wink.) So, they play about three rounds and the bird is obviously winning, when all of a sudden Ryan starts running full speed towards the bird yelling "AHHHHHHHH!" and the bird flew away.  Ryan turned to me and innocently said, "He flew away for no reason." All I could do was stare at him and think, "Really? No reason, huh ?"  ; ) Gotta love him.

RR's Newest Pick Up Line

This is my son's newest pick up line.  It took me a second to get this one.... "Girl, you must be from Nashville, cause you're the only ten I see."  {Tennessee}

*Needless to say, he's still single  : ) and that suits me just fine, at least for the next ten years or so...

RR's Pick Up Lines

At dinner today, my son shared two of his sure-fire pick up lines with me: {brace yourself}

" Is your dad a thief ? 'Cause he must have stole the stars and put them in your eyes." and my favorite, "If I could rewrite the alphabet, I would start with u."

OMG! Needless to say his brother and I couldn't stop laughing.  All I could think was, "really?" Thank goodness he's smart, cute, kind-hearted and obviously funny.  Otherwise, he would have no chance.  Hopefully, he will find a girl that will look pass his lack of "smoothness".  I can only hope....                                                                   

*****Disclaimer***** These pick up lines are endorsed by and ONLY by my 12 yr. old son.  I will not be held liable or responsible in any way when they fail.  

*Actually, they may just be corny enough to work.  The ability to make someone laugh or smile can work wonders. : )

"The Water Bill"

Today, my boys were talking about things that they want to do in there spare time when they are adults. ( I have no idea why...for two silly boys they have alot of serious conversations.) My 12yr. old said that he would like to design video games during his time off and that he wanted my 8yr. to play with him and try them out.  My 8yr. old quickly responded, "We won't get to play much then, because we will have to be mature and pay a water bill." : ) I smiled and chuckled under my breath.  He was so serious and so cute.  Later, I thought.....I need to "play" more.  After all, there's more to being a grown up than "paying a water bill".  : ) Out of the mouths of babes...