Comments on: Whew! Home! And WE HAVE SOME WINNERS! http://www.steppingonlegos.com/2008/05/29/whew-home-and-we-have-some-winners/ Adventures in Life, Love and Laundry Fri, 09 Jan 2009 22:45:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Myris http://www.steppingonlegos.com/2008/05/29/whew-home-and-we-have-some-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-10728 Myris Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:14:10 +0000 http://www.steppingonlegos.com/?p=691#comment-10728 Hrmph! I'm an hour from RR. I could have driven down to say hi! Hrmph! I’m an hour from RR. I could have driven down to say hi!

]]> By: HeatherL http://www.steppingonlegos.com/2008/05/29/whew-home-and-we-have-some-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-10680 HeatherL Mon, 02 Jun 2008 03:19:44 +0000 http://www.steppingonlegos.com/?p=691#comment-10680 oh shame on you for not calling Leslie:) i may be in Austin in Sept. I'll let you know for sure as soon as i know:) oh shame on you for not calling Leslie:) i may be in Austin in Sept. I’ll let you know for sure as soon as i know:)

]]> By: Christina http://www.steppingonlegos.com/2008/05/29/whew-home-and-we-have-some-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-10644 Christina Sat, 31 May 2008 00:45:06 +0000 http://www.steppingonlegos.com/?p=691#comment-10644 Well, as a public school mom I just have to say I rather dislike field trips (one might even use the word 'hate')... it's just waaaay too many kids in a very stimulating environment. Thankfully I've always got a younger kid at home and that's my excuse for going on very few field trips with my kids. I'm always amazed when I meet a teacher or parent who *likes* doing field trips. But then, I'm also easily overwhelmed by my own 4 kids, so maybe it's me... Anyway, I think it's amazing all the cool stuff you got to see and do only 2.5 hours away from home. :) Well, as a public school mom I just have to say I rather dislike field trips (one might even use the word ‘hate’)… it’s just waaaay too many kids in a very stimulating environment. Thankfully I’ve always got a younger kid at home and that’s my excuse for going on very few field trips with my kids. I’m always amazed when I meet a teacher or parent who *likes* doing field trips. But then, I’m also easily overwhelmed by my own 4 kids, so maybe it’s me…

Anyway, I think it’s amazing all the cool stuff you got to see and do only 2.5 hours away from home. :)

]]> By: Elizabeth http://www.steppingonlegos.com/2008/05/29/whew-home-and-we-have-some-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-10638 Elizabeth Fri, 30 May 2008 21:34:05 +0000 http://www.steppingonlegos.com/?p=691#comment-10638 I so agree with your thoughts about school groups. We have it pretty much figured out how to avoid them at the museums here at home. There is an audible groan in the van if my children spot a school but pulling up to where we're going. And since I'm too lazy to post this and start a new comment, can I just say I am totally with you on the panicking about college-thing. My dd is finishing her freshman year (at home) and sometimes the enourmity of what we're doing is overwhelming. But then I just think about the son of an aquaintance. He was a total slacker. You know that kind that give all homeshcoolers a bad name (think unsupervised room in basement, NO supervision what-so-ever, more contact with the city's finest, etc.) But, even with NOTHING (IMHO) to put into a portfolio or transcript, he got into a college. Surely anything we do with our children will be better. So there's my brown paper bag for you to stop hyperventilating and come down off the edge. After my year of doing the same thing, I've decided that what I want most is to enjoy the time I have left with my daughter and not spend all of my time worrying and asking her how far she got in whatever subject I'm obssessing about at the moment. I have to say, though, this is easier said than done. Elizabeth I so agree with your thoughts about school groups. We have it pretty much figured out how to avoid them at the museums here at home. There is an audible groan in the van if my children spot a school but pulling up to where we’re going. And since I’m too lazy to post this and start a new comment, can I just say I am totally with you on the panicking about college-thing. My dd is finishing her freshman year (at home) and sometimes the enourmity of what we’re doing is overwhelming. But then I just think about the son of an aquaintance. He was a total slacker. You know that kind that give all homeshcoolers a bad name (think unsupervised room in basement, NO supervision what-so-ever, more contact with the city’s finest, etc.) But, even with NOTHING (IMHO) to put into a portfolio or transcript, he got into a college. Surely anything we do with our children will be better. So there’s my brown paper bag for you to stop hyperventilating and come down off the edge. After my year of doing the same thing, I’ve decided that what I want most is to enjoy the time I have left with my daughter and not spend all of my time worrying and asking her how far she got in whatever subject I’m obssessing about at the moment. I have to say, though, this is easier said than done.

Elizabeth

]]> By: Jenn http://www.steppingonlegos.com/2008/05/29/whew-home-and-we-have-some-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-10631 Jenn Fri, 30 May 2008 18:44:26 +0000 http://www.steppingonlegos.com/?p=691#comment-10631 I agree with you on the school group thing. In fact, if we are ever out and about and see a group that is keeping there group together but having fun and learning I make a point to say something to one of the teachers to let them know I thought it was great that they could balance it all! When we head to the zoo or something of that nature and end up being there on a tour day, we avoid the preschoolers-on-a-rope and school groups as best as possible. It makes my kids sad and I, like you, get frustrated. I'll be interested to read your college post. We are well away from it, but homeschooling is fitting us nicely and I look to seperate from a set curriculum as soon as the twins are a little more independent (another year?) I'd love to hear your thoughts, what info your finding, etc. Oh and a magnifying glass is the best tool there is for a kid any age. We have every size and ones with lights too! I agree with you on the school group thing. In fact, if we are ever out and about and see a group that is keeping there group together but having fun and learning I make a point to say something to one of the teachers to let them know I thought it was great that they could balance it all! When we head to the zoo or something of that nature and end up being there on a tour day, we avoid the preschoolers-on-a-rope and school groups as best as possible. It makes my kids sad and I, like you, get frustrated.

I’ll be interested to read your college post. We are well away from it, but homeschooling is fitting us nicely and I look to seperate from a set curriculum as soon as the twins are a little more independent (another year?) I’d love to hear your thoughts, what info your finding, etc. Oh and a magnifying glass is the best tool there is for a kid any age. We have every size and ones with lights too!

]]> By: Jane http://www.steppingonlegos.com/2008/05/29/whew-home-and-we-have-some-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-10628 Jane Fri, 30 May 2008 14:08:53 +0000 http://www.steppingonlegos.com/?p=691#comment-10628 Oops, I was totally wrong. lol Oops, I was totally wrong. lol

]]> By: Leslie http://www.steppingonlegos.com/2008/05/29/whew-home-and-we-have-some-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-10624 Leslie Fri, 30 May 2008 12:46:20 +0000 http://www.steppingonlegos.com/?p=691#comment-10624 In Austin and didnt call Leslie? Harummph! :-) In Austin and didnt call Leslie?
Harummph!

:-)

]]> By: Kelly http://www.steppingonlegos.com/2008/05/29/whew-home-and-we-have-some-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-10621 Kelly Fri, 30 May 2008 04:40:24 +0000 http://www.steppingonlegos.com/?p=691#comment-10621 Glad today was a better day. I actually have seen some really scary school groups myself lately. It is totally out of control at the zoo and freaks me out every time. I got a big laugh out of Addison and her guesses about what the bats eat. Also, Lucy HATES ants as well. Our girls are so similar. Glad today was a better day. I actually have seen some really scary school groups myself lately. It is totally out of control at the zoo and freaks me out every time.

I got a big laugh out of Addison and her guesses about what the bats eat. Also, Lucy HATES ants as well. Our girls are so similar.

]]> By: Cara http://www.steppingonlegos.com/2008/05/29/whew-home-and-we-have-some-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-10620 Cara Fri, 30 May 2008 02:08:51 +0000 http://www.steppingonlegos.com/?p=691#comment-10620 I love Lucky's! My sister is in the Round Rock area so I've been there many times. Happy you had a good time! I love Lucky’s! My sister is in the Round Rock area so I’ve been there many times. Happy you had a good time!

]]> By: Ginger http://www.steppingonlegos.com/2008/05/29/whew-home-and-we-have-some-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-10619 Ginger Fri, 30 May 2008 01:58:22 +0000 http://www.steppingonlegos.com/?p=691#comment-10619 Hey Nicki, I hate to say it, but I am not your Aunt Ginger, but I bet she is a lovely lady. I don't meet many Gingers so I can understand your confusion. I am just a single adoptive mom with 2 daughters from China and a daughter from Vietnam, who I believe may be from the same orphanage as your Addy. I just lived in Texas for about 6 years many, many years ago so I know Austin well (it was a fun road trip for us). Sounds like you had a lovely trip. Hey Nicki, I hate to say it, but I am not your Aunt Ginger, but I bet she is a lovely lady. I don’t meet many Gingers so I can understand your confusion. I am just a single adoptive mom with 2 daughters from China and a daughter from Vietnam, who I believe may be from the same orphanage as your Addy. I just lived in Texas for about 6 years many, many years ago so I know Austin well (it was a fun road trip for us).

Sounds like you had a lovely trip.

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