haircuts all around, well almost

It was time.

 I lined them up, put on a movie and began chopping.

Nya - I think this was only her 3rd haircut ever. 

 She had fun playing with her hair. She thought she was pretty funny - as did I.

 Noelle - first cut since January! 

 Emma - if anyone, at anytime has ever made me wish for ginger hair, it is her. 

Her hair is just the softest shade of auburn. 

I hope it never changes.

And even though Bergen, in particular, is in great need of a trim, 

by the time I was done with the girls, 

I didn't have it in me. Maybe tomorrow!

pocket pie

Fall is here, and as unoriginal as it is to say - I think it is my favorite!

We have been filling our school days with all things autumn - crafts, curriculum, and kitchen. 

Today we made individual apple pies. (Debra, if you are looking for your pie maker, it is here!)

Since I was not the least bit interested in making my own pastry we bought ready made pie crusts 

from the store and rolled them out with which to make our pies. 

It worked really well. 2 pie crusts made 6 mini pies.

They turned out ever so cute, and I was informed that they were delicious.

 I think we will try making mini pumpkin pies for Thanksgiving. 

I figure if I use the same pie maker and just cut off the leaf they will look like little pumpkins!

refresh

It is early.
All the kids are still asleep.
I woke up this morning to an alarm...my least favorite way to wake. I much prefer a tiny face whispering, "Mom", than the buzz of an alarm. But I know, from past experience, that if I get up before the children, somehow I get a jump start on my day.
I have been having a hard time trying to figure out how to home school and fit in things like exercise, hobbies, even a shower. If I want these things to happen I must get up while it is still dark, before the children wake.
I always feel better when I do. Why don't I remember this? Somehow it just does not hold the same appeal as a couple more hours of sleep.
I sit here in front of my computer, when I should be in the shower. I finished my workout and thought I would quickly check a couple of my favorite blogs before I get ready for the day.
It just so happens that I am off to a two day home schooling conference today. I have plateaued. I need fresh ideas, help, and inspiration. I hope, and pray that this will be just the thing.
And what do I stubble upon in my precious few minutes in blogland? A post by a lady I greatly admire, as if written just for me, just this day, in the wee small hours of the morning.
Enjoy.

Why I almost gave up home schooling