Now for a totally vain and self-serving blog post. Because what is a blog (really!?) without a good amount of vanity? Nothing, I tell you, nothing!
I am attending a wedding tomorrow for one of my good high school friends AND I CAN’T DECIDE WHAT TO WEAR! ALL CAPS!!!! EXCLAMATION POINTS!
OK, I know this is not a very serious problem, but I need your help. Today my good buddy Mikayla came over to help me choose between these two beautiful Madewell dresses, and she was literally no help at all. Sorry Mikayla. So instead of listening to me list out all the pros and cons of each dress again, she offered to take some photos so I could ask you instead. Which one? Red or blue?
A few notes:
– The wedding is tomorrow, and the forecast is rain, rain, rain
– The red dress is silk, and I’m afraid it’s going to get super wrinkly
– The blue dress is more structured, but looks sort of strange and bubbly from the side
– I love pockets in dresses
– I straightened my hair today for the first time in forever and it appears to be ombre-colored now….
– I almost fell over twice in those black heels
– We took these in front of my neighbor’s garage because finding good backgrounds in the suburbs is too hard, thanks neighbors!
Leave your vote in the comments (or over on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram…pick your poison). Please and thank you!
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“You’ve got an emergency. Who would you call at four in the morning, knowing they would get out of bed and do whatever they could to help you? Those are your friends. That reduces your Christmas-card list a lot.â€
– This article, “My Posthumous Advice for My Daughter.”
– This new show. I know. I know. God help us all, but I love it. Of course. (What can I say, my favorite Halloween movie is of the same name and I bought a pumpkin yesterday, so maybe it’s just a phase?)
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My poor little family can’t catch a break. After about two weeks of fevers and colds, yesterday we found out that Lulu’s persistent cough had turned into early stages of pneumonia. And while Tate is finally feeling much better, now I seem to have contracted Lulu’s stomach bug from last week. Positive? Due to the weeks of sickness, my pants are fitting much looser. Negative? I’m freaking hungry.
Today, even though Lulu was feeling 90% better due to antibiotics and an inhaler, she couldn’t go to school. Yesterday evening she still had a slight fever, so she can’t go back to her 2nd grade class until tomorrow. But after so many weeks being stuck inside with one kid or another, we were all ready to pull each others hair out. So after the millionth argument over the iPad, I decided we needed to get out of the house and at least spend an hour or two in the sunshine.
We decided to take a picnic and head over to Deanna Rose Farmstead, an incredible, free destination in Overland Park (suburb of Kansas City) that has animals, parks, food and everything else you’d ever want on a beautiful fall day. We are big Deanna Rose fans, and have spent many fun days there, but today was a little different. Lucy and I decided to make it in to a homeschool experience, seeing if we could cover all her school subjects in one day. Between the Native American lodge replicas (a huge hit, and a great social studies lesson), the mining area (mining for stones covers both history, science AND math) and some time at the huge playground (can’t forget recess!), we had a great, educational day. When we got home, Lu spent about an hour reading and then gave me a mini book report. She also worked on some new jewelry and gifts for friends, a perfect art project.
While today was more of a fun experiment, I have been thinking about homeschooling more and more lately. Unfortunately, this year Lulu’s grade is overcrowded, but a few children short of adding another teacher. While in the past she has had around 20 kids in her class, this year it’s more like 27 kids. And that’s WAY too many 7 and 8-year-olds for one teacher. Lulu has been coming home tired, worn out from the chaos of her class. Teachers are having to be more strict, and Lu has even complained about her favorite subjects “not being fun” anymore. This breaks my heart, but I am not sure what more I can do, other than advocate for her to the district. Lu is creative and free-spirited, and I often wonder if a more laid back homeschool schedule would benefit her. I think the hands-on learning would be so wonderful, and I believe she would excel. I’ve been reading up on homeschooling blogs, like Pioneer Woman and Bleubird, and dreaming up all the fun we’d have at our little homeschool.
But, for now, Lulu still loves school. She loves seeing her friends everyday and thinks her teacher is awesome. And I’d be lying if I said I didn’t love her heading off for the day so I have time alone with Tate and to work. While we had fun today, I know both the kids are looking forward to tomorrow and fun at school with kids their own ages. And I really, really can’t listen to another fight about the iPad.
So what do you think? Is homeschooling something you could ever see yourself pursuing? Why or why not? I’d love to hear your opinions!
Red or Blue?
/7 Comments/in Blond, Style /by MeganUPDATED: Click here to see the winner!
Now for a totally vain and self-serving blog post. Because what is a blog (really!?) without a good amount of vanity? Nothing, I tell you, nothing!
I am attending a wedding tomorrow for one of my good high school friends AND I CAN’T DECIDE WHAT TO WEAR! ALL CAPS!!!! EXCLAMATION POINTS!
OK, I know this is not a very serious problem, but I need your help. Today my good buddy Mikayla came over to help me choose between these two beautiful Madewell dresses, and she was literally no help at all. Sorry Mikayla. So instead of listening to me list out all the pros and cons of each dress again, she offered to take some photos so I could ask you instead. Which one? Red or blue?
A few notes:
– The wedding is tomorrow, and the forecast is rain, rain, rain
– The red dress is silk, and I’m afraid it’s going to get super wrinkly
– The blue dress is more structured, but looks sort of strange and bubbly from the side
– I love pockets in dresses
– I straightened my hair today for the first time in forever and it appears to be ombre-colored now….
– I almost fell over twice in those black heels
– We took these in front of my neighbor’s garage because finding good backgrounds in the suburbs is too hard, thanks neighbors!
Leave your vote in the comments (or over on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram…pick your poison). Please and thank you!
I Heart the Internet : Fall Edition
/0 Comments/in web /by Megan– The above photo of a high school assembly in 1968, via Flickr.
– This lip sync battle between Jimmy Fallon, one of his writers and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. I mean, seriously.
– Au Revoir Simone’s new song, “Somebody Who.”
– Shakespeare being performed in its original accent, as it would’ve been spoken at the time it was written. So fascinating!
– This quote, by Piers Morgan (via Mighty Girl):
– This article, “My Posthumous Advice for My Daughter.”
– This new show. I know. I know. God help us all, but I love it. Of course. (What can I say, my favorite Halloween movie is of the same name and I bought a pumpkin yesterday, so maybe it’s just a phase?)
– Chocolate Pumpkin Pie. Boom.
An Unexpected Homeschool Monday
/0 Comments/in Family, Fun /by MeganMy poor little family can’t catch a break. After about two weeks of fevers and colds, yesterday we found out that Lulu’s persistent cough had turned into early stages of pneumonia. And while Tate is finally feeling much better, now I seem to have contracted Lulu’s stomach bug from last week. Positive? Due to the weeks of sickness, my pants are fitting much looser. Negative? I’m freaking hungry.
Today, even though Lulu was feeling 90% better due to antibiotics and an inhaler, she couldn’t go to school. Yesterday evening she still had a slight fever, so she can’t go back to her 2nd grade class until tomorrow. But after so many weeks being stuck inside with one kid or another, we were all ready to pull each others hair out. So after the millionth argument over the iPad, I decided we needed to get out of the house and at least spend an hour or two in the sunshine.
We decided to take a picnic and head over to Deanna Rose Farmstead, an incredible, free destination in Overland Park (suburb of Kansas City) that has animals, parks, food and everything else you’d ever want on a beautiful fall day. We are big Deanna Rose fans, and have spent many fun days there, but today was a little different. Lucy and I decided to make it in to a homeschool experience, seeing if we could cover all her school subjects in one day. Between the Native American lodge replicas (a huge hit, and a great social studies lesson), the mining area (mining for stones covers both history, science AND math) and some time at the huge playground (can’t forget recess!), we had a great, educational day. When we got home, Lu spent about an hour reading and then gave me a mini book report. She also worked on some new jewelry and gifts for friends, a perfect art project.
While today was more of a fun experiment, I have been thinking about homeschooling more and more lately. Unfortunately, this year Lulu’s grade is overcrowded, but a few children short of adding another teacher. While in the past she has had around 20 kids in her class, this year it’s more like 27 kids. And that’s WAY too many 7 and 8-year-olds for one teacher. Lulu has been coming home tired, worn out from the chaos of her class. Teachers are having to be more strict, and Lu has even complained about her favorite subjects “not being fun” anymore. This breaks my heart, but I am not sure what more I can do, other than advocate for her to the district. Lu is creative and free-spirited, and I often wonder if a more laid back homeschool schedule would benefit her. I think the hands-on learning would be so wonderful, and I believe she would excel. I’ve been reading up on homeschooling blogs, like Pioneer Woman and Bleubird, and dreaming up all the fun we’d have at our little homeschool.
But, for now, Lulu still loves school. She loves seeing her friends everyday and thinks her teacher is awesome. And I’d be lying if I said I didn’t love her heading off for the day so I have time alone with Tate and to work. While we had fun today, I know both the kids are looking forward to tomorrow and fun at school with kids their own ages. And I really, really can’t listen to another fight about the iPad.
So what do you think? Is homeschooling something you could ever see yourself pursuing? Why or why not? I’d love to hear your opinions!