Lyrical Liberties November 17, 2008
My 4 year old’s favorite song is “I Have Decided” by Amy Grant. She has her own version of how the song goes:
“I have decided I’m gonna live a believer, ride on back of the deciever, amummummu what i believe”
She may not have the words right, but she is very heartfelt when she sings it.
Captured November 13, 2008
For some inexplicable reason I was thinking about how cool it would be if you could set your life to music. There would be crescendos and diminuendos. There would be drum solos and complete silences.
Sometimes I hear songs that completely capture what I am experiencing at that moment. The music that embodies my life right now is what I call the “happy” part of Pachelbel’s Canon. It’s when the flutes come in and sing their whimsical, upbeat song. It feels lighthearted, like good things are coming. After dwelling in the land of the bass for so long, the flutes feel really good.
Pixie Dust and Peter Pan November 11, 2008
On Saturday we went to see the play Peter Pan at the Bing Crosby Theater with some friends. It was awesome! I was really impressed with the acting, singing and the stage sets. Addy was mesmerized with Captain Hook, the crocodile and of course, the flying! There was considerable discussion as to whether or not the pixie dust they used was “real”, but the final deduction was that it was not. Addy is still trying to figure out how to get her hands on the real thing.
never say never… November 6, 2008
i always said i would never home school and now i am seriously considering it. I would love to have your input on curriculum, experiences, advice, warnings, etc. Tell me what i need to know.
book club ramblings and stuff November 6, 2008
i love being apart of a book club. we have been meeting over a year, the same four of us, choosing, discussing, loving and sometimes hating our selections. We met two nights ago at my house to discuss a book titled, A Little Trouble With the Facts. The book itself was mediocre, but our conversation was lively. We covered a wide array of topics including, chinking wood homes, home schooling, and Who-ville. it was good times.
In other news, our friends the Probascos are coming today to stay with us for a couple of days. It is always a blessing to catch up with old friends. We go way back with Chris…well, 12 years back. Wow! How does that happen?
More stuff: Addy has really been enjoying the BBC Narnia Series on dvd. We have tried to explain some of the deeper meanings of the story, but mostly she likes to see the narnia creatures and children interacting, especially the Lion. He is the best part.
So, i am off to bake scones, listen to amy grant and revel in my clean house, for however long that lasts (and it won’t last long!)
