Everyone is finally sleeping! 0:) Thats why I have time to be on the computer! HAPPY CANADA DAYYYYYY!!!!
McKay graduated! I was able to attend with Mom and Dad. It was a beautiful ceremony. Now, he is moving on to pass the bar for law.
We still talk about purchasing land outside the city for the children to run and play and learn. Sometimes it seems that it is only a moment away. Other times it seems the dream may never come to fruition. Time will tell. All is in the hands of He who knows best.
You may have noticed. I have decided not to use this lovely little blog for my CLASS (Classic, Literature, Academic, Study, Society) Instead, I made a new blog to use to keep track of essays I write during my studies. For any who are interested, here is a link http://thesongofawoman.wordpress.com
I will try to continue to keep this blog for my own public journaling thoughts as well as a record of things I get to do in our family.
Until Next time, Make it Matter!
0:)
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
June 18, 2014
Cassi has been on a mission to assist in saving the bees. She took a nice photo of her dad's and made a flyer with an essay she and her siblings composed. She invited a friend from church to assist her in handing out flyers in both neighborhoods. It went well.
Today we rescued this wasp from inside our house. We caught him in a bowl with some syrup and then took him outside to free him. Hooray! One more point for the pollinators! 0:)
Monday, June 2, 2014
A Well-Behaved Mormon Woman: Thank You, Jesus! LDS Church Responds to Ordain Wo...
A Well-Behaved Mormon Woman: Thank You, Jesus! LDS Church Responds to Ordain Wo...: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been put in the unfortunate situation of having to, twice now, use strong measure...
Here is my own response to Ordain Women:
The real questions for OW are: “Do you believe The Church and The Priesthood is Christ’s and has been restored by Him to the earth? Do you believe He has called the current prophet and apostles to lead His church today?” If the answer is yes, the logical course would then be to work beside them, to support and to sustain them. It would be to put your shoulder to the wheel and push along. The duty of a woman imbued with such knowledge is clear to her.
If the answer is no, the logical course is either to move on to where you see greener pasture, or to attempt to usurp what you see as power and authority and wealth as your own.
There are women who have truly been abused, neglected, and mistreated. However, their wounds cannot be healed by receiving ordination to the priesthood.
We live in a day when everyone feels they have a right to whatever they want. “I want” regardless of the consequences has truly become the sin of our day. We look not at how what we want will impact the whole of the universe, but at how we think it will make us feel better about ourselves, more important in the eyes of others, more valuable, more happy, more. We are all wanting something more. OW is simply wanting more. And demanding it from the messengers of The Lord isn’t going to get it for them, but it will make the church look to others as they are hoping to make it look. From the great and spacious building we hear their voices scoffing at the traditions of The Lord’s covenant people, making a mockery of things which should be sacred, and, when all else fails the age-old accusation will inevitable rear it’s ugly head. Since there is no reproach to be found, except with men, they will simply cry, “Liar!. You have taken what was rightfully ours!"
Here is my own response to Ordain Women:
The real questions for OW are: “Do you believe The Church and The Priesthood is Christ’s and has been restored by Him to the earth? Do you believe He has called the current prophet and apostles to lead His church today?” If the answer is yes, the logical course would then be to work beside them, to support and to sustain them. It would be to put your shoulder to the wheel and push along. The duty of a woman imbued with such knowledge is clear to her.
If the answer is no, the logical course is either to move on to where you see greener pasture, or to attempt to usurp what you see as power and authority and wealth as your own.
There are women who have truly been abused, neglected, and mistreated. However, their wounds cannot be healed by receiving ordination to the priesthood.
We live in a day when everyone feels they have a right to whatever they want. “I want” regardless of the consequences has truly become the sin of our day. We look not at how what we want will impact the whole of the universe, but at how we think it will make us feel better about ourselves, more important in the eyes of others, more valuable, more happy, more. We are all wanting something more. OW is simply wanting more. And demanding it from the messengers of The Lord isn’t going to get it for them, but it will make the church look to others as they are hoping to make it look. From the great and spacious building we hear their voices scoffing at the traditions of The Lord’s covenant people, making a mockery of things which should be sacred, and, when all else fails the age-old accusation will inevitable rear it’s ugly head. Since there is no reproach to be found, except with men, they will simply cry, “Liar!. You have taken what was rightfully ours!"
Sunday, June 1, 2014
June 1, 2014
Making it Matter
Our Little CLASS for Children's literature is now complete and the dedicated trio of the group are moving on. We have had the idea to base our new combined studies on the Harvard Classics library. We are modelling it after the Franklin's junto club. We've chosen the triskelion as our society symbol. Modelling the branches of study after personal development, human development, and spiritual expansion seemed a natural development.
Home education continues it's adventure. My husband graduates with his PhD. On Wednesday. And time keeps marching on.
As ever, I have no real idea of what to do with this blog. I might end up using it for our Little Society. I might not. Until next time...
Our Little CLASS for Children's literature is now complete and the dedicated trio of the group are moving on. We have had the idea to base our new combined studies on the Harvard Classics library. We are modelling it after the Franklin's junto club. We've chosen the triskelion as our society symbol. Modelling the branches of study after personal development, human development, and spiritual expansion seemed a natural development.
Home education continues it's adventure. My husband graduates with his PhD. On Wednesday. And time keeps marching on.
As ever, I have no real idea of what to do with this blog. I might end up using it for our Little Society. I might not. Until next time...
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
March 19, 2014
2:50 pm
A Great Day!
A Great Day!
Spotlight for today was...Donatello. 0:)
Science Experiment for today. Turgor Pressure.
Here is the wilted Celery. We were able to see the blue water go up the xylem tubes and we were able to see as the water spread to the cells and the stalk began to stiffen. Fabulous!
Lucy with Piano Practice
Kellie working on Math...
I took some time to read Thoreau's esssay on Friendship...
And on the Duty of Civil Disobedience...So very inspiring. I wish I would have read this one 20 years ago! At least its never too late to stand for something.
Here is our lovely and lively looking celery stalk. Amazing!
Confession for the day: I have never made instant mac and cheese. I can't imagine eating it. This is just good ole noodles and homemade unsalted butter mixed in with good old cheddar. 0:) MMMM.
Here is Grandma for our Wednesday piano lessons!
My visiting teachers came today, also. Jane and Joyce. Love those women. They are so very inspiring. I am so very grateful for them both!
Colin is napping now. And its hot dogs and smokies on the grill tonight for dinner. The children are all ecstatic because I've not bought hot dogs or smokies all winter. 0:p
Also, as an aside. My dear little Colin is sleeping all night, in his own little bed, in the little boys' room. Sigh. Life is so very good!
This morning I came in the bathroom and teased and tickled Lucy while we were brushing our teeth. She said, "Stoooop, Mom." To which I replied, "Do you know, Miss Lucy, that I have slept all night long, and that Colin is sleeping in his own bed? I may NEVER STOP AGAIIIIIN!" So true. Sleep feels oh so good on me! 0:) Hello World!!!! I am alive again!
Here's to another day of Making it Matter!
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
March 18, 2014
Today I was up at 3:00am. Colin wanted to sleep in Charlie's room, and sleep he did. I was up at 3:00, same as always, expecting to hear him up and crying. So, I worked on collecting the Ward History. He didn't make a peep until 6:30. For real? So, tonight he is in with Charlie, again. And I will not, hopefully, be up at 3:00 waiting for him to cry.
The day has been fabulous. The children all did well with their schedules and spent most of the day making paper dolls and paper doll houses and pets and pet houses. Really, I think they went through an entire ream of paper. No kidding.
I was busy making a lap desk for myself. I've always wanted one, and I found some scrap wood. So, I just put one together while the children were playing. Well, Colin actually helped me while the others were playing. 0:) Lucky Lucky Me!
It really has been a great day. I know 9:30pm isn't really late, but I'm so tired tonight. The boys went to bed with no problem. I think Colin enjoys hearing Tom Swift, too. Girls are asleep already as well. I'm going to bed. Although nothing out of the ordinary, or extra spectacular occurred today I totally feel like its been a great success. In every way, today we were able to Make it Matter!
Sweet Dreams, All.
0:)
The day has been fabulous. The children all did well with their schedules and spent most of the day making paper dolls and paper doll houses and pets and pet houses. Really, I think they went through an entire ream of paper. No kidding.
I was busy making a lap desk for myself. I've always wanted one, and I found some scrap wood. So, I just put one together while the children were playing. Well, Colin actually helped me while the others were playing. 0:) Lucky Lucky Me!
Here is Colin falling asleep on my lap while I was writing on my new lap desk.
Adorable little boy!
It really has been a great day. I know 9:30pm isn't really late, but I'm so tired tonight. The boys went to bed with no problem. I think Colin enjoys hearing Tom Swift, too. Girls are asleep already as well. I'm going to bed. Although nothing out of the ordinary, or extra spectacular occurred today I totally feel like its been a great success. In every way, today we were able to Make it Matter!
Sweet Dreams, All.
0:)
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