Come Alive Tour

Did You Know?!

The American Heritage Dictionary has compiled a list of one hundred words every high-school graduate should know. I know you are wondering where that came from.

Okay, it's like this.

Beth has this book, 1001 things Every Teen Should Know Before They Leave Home (or Else They'll Come Back). First off, I didn't buy the book for her, she bought it herself. I am not sure if that is a slap to us as parents, or if she was just covering all her bases! lol

If you knew/know Beth, it is that she wants to be prepared!

Anyway, I just finished reading through it. It really is quite good. It has a lot of practical advice in it and I am thinking it will become my new graduation present to seniors.

Here is a partial list of words: abjure * abrogate * abstemious * acumen * antebellum * auspicious * belie * bellicose * bowdlerize * chicanery * chromosome * churlish * circumlocution * circumnavigate.

Goodness, I don't even know some of those words. In my everyday-homeschooling-mommy life, these words do not play a role. Maybe these should be our word of the week words.

In other news, the first three days of school have gone well. Tonight, we are going to be stretching carpet and finishing up the floor in our new room.

Aren't you all glad you stopped by to read this rambling, disjointed post?!

Can I Get a Great Big Yay?!?

Today was a good day.

I almost would go as far as saying it was a great day, because school went a little longer than I would have liked. Everyone finished their work for the day and some even finished work for tomorrow.

Luc even wanted to do more Math! Woo-Hoo!!

Like I said, only happy thoughts.

YAY!!!

Calling All Students

Welcome to the First Day of the 2009-2010 school year at RRA.

The following grades are now in session: 3rd, 7th, 10th and 11th.

I will let you know how it goes.

I am thinking happy thoughts and praying for a great year.