Homeschooling, The Cops, Daytime Incarceration

Last Wednesday, I dropped my boys off at a local outdoor, free, county provided skatepark.

Not that it should matter, but they had both done a bunch of work for the week already. We have Wednesday morning off from “other kids” (I homeschool 2 kids in addition to my own for my income). They had Spanish class scheduled for later that day.

I get a call from my oldest that my youngest “landed on his face”. My oldest evaluates “It’s bad enough to come home but not bad enough to go to the hospital”.

I arrive to see my 2 boys engaged in conversation with 2 police officers (the park is adjacent to a police station). The Officers are not there because of the injury. They are there because “someone called in” that 2 boys were “not in school” and at the skatepark.

That was irritating enough, but one of the Officers then went on to say “I’m not sure, but I think homeschooled children need to be home during school hours.”

In my best Homeschooler for Political and Other Reasons Voice, I said “Officer _________, I *am* sure. You’ll need to check your ordinances because that assumption is incorrect”.

They wanted me to stay so that another Officer could arrive and take information to log the injury. Um, no? Kids get injured and into their parents vehicle all the time at that park without an incident report. I was not staying and making us late for Spanish.

On the way to get popsicles (my method of nursing for lip injuries), I called the Texas Homeschool Coalition, “just in case”. Officer __________ had called my home for “just a report” by the time I got home 20 minutes later. I did call him back. He asked if I “knew my driver’s license number”.

No.

“Do you have it handy?”

“Yes”

“Um, will you give it to me?”

“No.”

“It’s only a report for our log”

“If it’s only a report, my dl# won’t be needed”.

Isn’t there a *crime* they can be investigating?

Before and After

Pic of me at my highest:

Today:

This is related to homeschooling. The Alamo is the background in one of them.

Brochure

I now have a brochure to print detailing my Parenting Coaching services.

I also have a resume that might interest you.

Phew.

A Day in the Life of the HappilyMarried Happy Homeschooler

I picked up my kids from a sleepover (one in trade since I’ll be watching her kids this week overnight) plus an additional.

Today, I was one of the organizers for the “All Church Birthday Party” after worship. We divided the year into quarters, decorated each quarter for a celebration using events that fall into their quarter, fed 100+ people, played trivia, pin the tail on the donkey, sang Happy Birthday.

Oh, and I reconvened my Contemporary Issues Adult Bible Study Class after our summer break. I introduced the curriculum (eclectic and budget friendly, just like I do at home) and got caught up on the life and prayer needs of my class. I used to teach in Chandler, AZ, using Faithlink. It’s Methodist, but us Presbyterians are pretty open minded.

Cleaned up after the after church event, went to Blockbuster in search of “Facing the Giants” to show tonight at my home for the kick off event of our new Jr. High Youth Fellowship. (Kick off …. get it if you’ve seen the movie?). Dropped one child home to be picked up later, met another one at my home to supervise until her mom gets home.

Located the missing headset since last night, found the one working remote so my oldest could “Watch the game”.

It’s 2:15. I have about 2 minutes before I’ll want to get the house in order so a bunch of kids can come over and mess it up.

New Place for New Stuff

I’ve added a new page to my discipline site for new items, tips, posts and ideas.

Private Giggle

I now have GOYBP business cards. I gave out my first ones today.

The first went to my former therapist (I’d use her now, actually, but my health insurance doesn’t cover mental health).

The second went to my son’s therapist.

I find that very funny.

New Article and My Space

I cut and paste a new article from my space account to my discipline pages.

BTW, I started My Space to keep track of my son’s.

Things That Should Not Have Been Re-Done

The movie Halloween
The movie The Shining
The song “Another Brick in the Wall”
The movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (dons armour)
The song “Take a Look at My Girlfriend”

Remakes the Happy Homeschooler Approves of

The song “Lean on Me”
Dawn of the Dead

Come To My Other Room

I posted on my More Jo blog a plea for questions for my newsletter. I also posted about a completely flabberghasting Q & A I read tonight from Family Circle.

Before and After

Pic of me at my highest:

Today:

This is related to homeschooling. The Alamo is the background in one of them.

Private Giggle

I now have GOYBP business cards. I gave out my first ones today.

The first went to my former therapist (I’d use her now, actually, but my health insurance doesn’t cover mental health).

The second went to my son’s therapist.

I find that very funny.

Before and After

Pic of me at my highest:

Today:

This is related to homeschooling. The Alamo is the background in one of them.

Before and After

Pic of me at my highest:

Today:

This is related to homeschooling. The Alamo is the background in one of them.

Brochure

I now have a brochure to print detailing my Parenting Coaching services.

I also have a resume that might interest you.

Homeschooling, The Cops, Daytime Incarceration

Last Wednesday, I dropped my boys off at a local outdoor, free, county provided skatepark.

Not that it should matter, but they had both done a bunch of work for the week already. We have Wednesday morning off from “other kids” (I homeschool 2 kids in addition to my own for my income). They had Spanish class scheduled for later that day.

I get a call from my oldest that my youngest “landed on his face”. My oldest evaluates “It’s bad enough to come home but not bad enough to go to the hospital”.

I arrive to see my 2 boys engaged in conversation with 2 police officers (the park is adjacent to a police station). The Officers are not there because of the injury. They are there because “someone called in” that 2 boys were “not in school” and at the skatepark.

That was irritating enough, but one of the Officers then went on to say “I’m not sure, but I think homeschooled children need to be home during school hours.”

In my best Homeschooler for Political and Other Reasons Voice, I said “Officer _________, I *am* sure. You’ll need to check your ordinances because that assumption is incorrect”.

They wanted me to stay so that another Officer could arrive and take information to log the injury. Um, no? Kids get injured and into their parents vehicle all the time at that park without an incident report. I was not staying and making us late for Spanish.

On the way to get popsicles (my method of nursing for lip injuries), I called the Texas Homeschool Coalition, “just in case”. Officer __________ had called my home for “just a report” by the time I got home 20 minutes later. I did call him back. He asked if I “knew my driver’s license number”.

No.

“Do you have it handy?”

“Yes”

“Um, will you give it to me?”

“No.”

“It’s only a report for our log”

“If it’s only a report, my dl# won’t be needed”.

Isn’t there a *crime* they can be investigating?

Private Giggle

I now have GOYBP business cards. I gave out my first ones today.

The first went to my former therapist (I’d use her now, actually, but my health insurance doesn’t cover mental health).

The second went to my son’s therapist.

I find that very funny.

Private Giggle

I now have GOYBP business cards. I gave out my first ones today.

The first went to my former therapist (I’d use her now, actually, but my health insurance doesn’t cover mental health).

The second went to my son’s therapist.

I find that very funny.

Phew.

A Day in the Life of the HappilyMarried Happy Homeschooler

I picked up my kids from a sleepover (one in trade since I’ll be watching her kids this week overnight) plus an additional.

Today, I was one of the organizers for the “All Church Birthday Party” after worship. We divided the year into quarters, decorated each quarter for a celebration using events that fall into their quarter, fed 100+ people, played trivia, pin the tail on the donkey, sang Happy Birthday.

Oh, and I reconvened my Contemporary Issues Adult Bible Study Class after our summer break. I introduced the curriculum (eclectic and budget friendly, just like I do at home) and got caught up on the life and prayer needs of my class. I used to teach in Chandler, AZ, using Faithlink. It’s Methodist, but us Presbyterians are pretty open minded.

Cleaned up after the after church event, went to Blockbuster in search of “Facing the Giants” to show tonight at my home for the kick off event of our new Jr. High Youth Fellowship. (Kick off …. get it if you’ve seen the movie?). Dropped one child home to be picked up later, met another one at my home to supervise until her mom gets home.

Located the missing headset since last night, found the one working remote so my oldest could “Watch the game”.

It’s 2:15. I have about 2 minutes before I’ll want to get the house in order so a bunch of kids can come over and mess it up.

Brochure

I now have a brochure to print detailing my Parenting Coaching services.

I also have a resume that might interest you.

Brochure

I now have a brochure to print detailing my Parenting Coaching services.

I also have a resume that might interest you.

New Place for New Stuff

I’ve added a new page to my discipline site for new items, tips, posts and ideas.

Homeschooling, The Cops, Daytime Incarceration

Last Wednesday, I dropped my boys off at a local outdoor, free, county provided skatepark.

Not that it should matter, but they had both done a bunch of work for the week already. We have Wednesday morning off from “other kids” (I homeschool 2 kids in addition to my own for my income). They had Spanish class scheduled for later that day.

I get a call from my oldest that my youngest “landed on his face”. My oldest evaluates “It’s bad enough to come home but not bad enough to go to the hospital”.

I arrive to see my 2 boys engaged in conversation with 2 police officers (the park is adjacent to a police station). The Officers are not there because of the injury. They are there because “someone called in” that 2 boys were “not in school” and at the skatepark.

That was irritating enough, but one of the Officers then went on to say “I’m not sure, but I think homeschooled children need to be home during school hours.”

In my best Homeschooler for Political and Other Reasons Voice, I said “Officer _________, I *am* sure. You’ll need to check your ordinances because that assumption is incorrect”.

They wanted me to stay so that another Officer could arrive and take information to log the injury. Um, no? Kids get injured and into their parents vehicle all the time at that park without an incident report. I was not staying and making us late for Spanish.

On the way to get popsicles (my method of nursing for lip injuries), I called the Texas Homeschool Coalition, “just in case”. Officer __________ had called my home for “just a report” by the time I got home 20 minutes later. I did call him back. He asked if I “knew my driver’s license number”.

No.

“Do you have it handy?”

“Yes”

“Um, will you give it to me?”

“No.”

“It’s only a report for our log”

“If it’s only a report, my dl# won’t be needed”.

Isn’t there a *crime* they can be investigating?

Homeschooling, The Cops, Daytime Incarceration

Last Wednesday, I dropped my boys off at a local outdoor, free, county provided skatepark.

Not that it should matter, but they had both done a bunch of work for the week already. We have Wednesday morning off from “other kids” (I homeschool 2 kids in addition to my own for my income). They had Spanish class scheduled for later that day.

I get a call from my oldest that my youngest “landed on his face”. My oldest evaluates “It’s bad enough to come home but not bad enough to go to the hospital”.

I arrive to see my 2 boys engaged in conversation with 2 police officers (the park is adjacent to a police station). The Officers are not there because of the injury. They are there because “someone called in” that 2 boys were “not in school” and at the skatepark.

That was irritating enough, but one of the Officers then went on to say “I’m not sure, but I think homeschooled children need to be home during school hours.”

In my best Homeschooler for Political and Other Reasons Voice, I said “Officer _________, I *am* sure. You’ll need to check your ordinances because that assumption is incorrect”.

They wanted me to stay so that another Officer could arrive and take information to log the injury. Um, no? Kids get injured and into their parents vehicle all the time at that park without an incident report. I was not staying and making us late for Spanish.

On the way to get popsicles (my method of nursing for lip injuries), I called the Texas Homeschool Coalition, “just in case”. Officer __________ had called my home for “just a report” by the time I got home 20 minutes later. I did call him back. He asked if I “knew my driver’s license number”.

No.

“Do you have it handy?”

“Yes”

“Um, will you give it to me?”

“No.”

“It’s only a report for our log”

“If it’s only a report, my dl# won’t be needed”.

Isn’t there a *crime* they can be investigating?

New Place for New Stuff

I’ve added a new page to my discipline site for new items, tips, posts and ideas.

New Place for New Stuff

I’ve added a new page to my discipline site for new items, tips, posts and ideas.

New Article and My Space

I cut and paste a new article from my space account to my discipline pages.

BTW, I started My Space to keep track of my son’s.

Come To My Other Room

I posted on my More Jo blog a plea for questions for my newsletter. I also posted about a completely flabberghasting Q & A I read tonight from Family Circle.

Come To My Other Room

I posted on my More Jo blog a plea for questions for my newsletter. I also posted about a completely flabberghasting Q & A I read tonight from Family Circle.

New Article and My Space

I cut and paste a new article from my space account to my discipline pages.

BTW, I started My Space to keep track of my son’s.

Things That Should Not Have Been Re-Done

The movie Halloween
The movie The Shining
The song “Another Brick in the Wall”
The movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (dons armour)
The song “Take a Look at My Girlfriend”

Remakes the Happy Homeschooler Approves of

The song “Lean on Me”
Dawn of the Dead

New Article and My Space

I cut and paste a new article from my space account to my discipline pages.

BTW, I started My Space to keep track of my son’s.

Phew.

A Day in the Life of the HappilyMarried Happy Homeschooler

I picked up my kids from a sleepover (one in trade since I’ll be watching her kids this week overnight) plus an additional.

Today, I was one of the organizers for the “All Church Birthday Party” after worship. We divided the year into quarters, decorated each quarter for a celebration using events that fall into their quarter, fed 100+ people, played trivia, pin the tail on the donkey, sang Happy Birthday.

Oh, and I reconvened my Contemporary Issues Adult Bible Study Class after our summer break. I introduced the curriculum (eclectic and budget friendly, just like I do at home) and got caught up on the life and prayer needs of my class. I used to teach in Chandler, AZ, using Faithlink. It’s Methodist, but us Presbyterians are pretty open minded.

Cleaned up after the after church event, went to Blockbuster in search of “Facing the Giants” to show tonight at my home for the kick off event of our new Jr. High Youth Fellowship. (Kick off …. get it if you’ve seen the movie?). Dropped one child home to be picked up later, met another one at my home to supervise until her mom gets home.

Located the missing headset since last night, found the one working remote so my oldest could “Watch the game”.

It’s 2:15. I have about 2 minutes before I’ll want to get the house in order so a bunch of kids can come over and mess it up.

Phew.

A Day in the Life of the HappilyMarried Happy Homeschooler

I picked up my kids from a sleepover (one in trade since I’ll be watching her kids this week overnight) plus an additional.

Today, I was one of the organizers for the “All Church Birthday Party” after worship. We divided the year into quarters, decorated each quarter for a celebration using events that fall into their quarter, fed 100+ people, played trivia, pin the tail on the donkey, sang Happy Birthday.

Oh, and I reconvened my Contemporary Issues Adult Bible Study Class after our summer break. I introduced the curriculum (eclectic and budget friendly, just like I do at home) and got caught up on the life and prayer needs of my class. I used to teach in Chandler, AZ, using Faithlink. It’s Methodist, but us Presbyterians are pretty open minded.

Cleaned up after the after church event, went to Blockbuster in search of “Facing the Giants” to show tonight at my home for the kick off event of our new Jr. High Youth Fellowship. (Kick off …. get it if you’ve seen the movie?). Dropped one child home to be picked up later, met another one at my home to supervise until her mom gets home.

Located the missing headset since last night, found the one working remote so my oldest could “Watch the game”.

It’s 2:15. I have about 2 minutes before I’ll want to get the house in order so a bunch of kids can come over and mess it up.

Come To My Other Room

I posted on my More Jo blog a plea for questions for my newsletter. I also posted about a completely flabberghasting Q & A I read tonight from Family Circle.

Things That Should Not Have Been Re-Done

The movie Halloween
The movie The Shining
The song “Another Brick in the Wall”
The movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (dons armour)
The song “Take a Look at My Girlfriend”

Remakes the Happy Homeschooler Approves of

The song “Lean on Me”
Dawn of the Dead

Things That Should Not Have Been Re-Done

The movie Halloween
The movie The Shining
The song “Another Brick in the Wall”
The movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (dons armour)
The song “Take a Look at My Girlfriend”

Remakes the Happy Homeschooler Approves of

The song “Lean on Me”
Dawn of the Dead

Brochure

I now have a brochure to print detailing my Parenting Coaching services.

I also have a resume that might interest you.

Before and After

Pic of me at my highest:

Today:

This is related to homeschooling. The Alamo is the background in one of them.

Homeschooling, The Cops, Daytime Incarceration

Last Wednesday, I dropped my boys off at a local outdoor, free, county provided skatepark.

Not that it should matter, but they had both done a bunch of work for the week already. We have Wednesday morning off from “other kids” (I homeschool 2 kids in addition to my own for my income). They had Spanish class scheduled for later that day.

I get a call from my oldest that my youngest “landed on his face”. My oldest evaluates “It’s bad enough to come home but not bad enough to go to the hospital”.

I arrive to see my 2 boys engaged in conversation with 2 police officers (the park is adjacent to a police station). The Officers are not there because of the injury. They are there because “someone called in” that 2 boys were “not in school” and at the skatepark.

That was irritating enough, but one of the Officers then went on to say “I’m not sure, but I think homeschooled children need to be home during school hours.”

In my best Homeschooler for Political and Other Reasons Voice, I said “Officer _________, I *am* sure. You’ll need to check your ordinances because that assumption is incorrect”.

They wanted me to stay so that another Officer could arrive and take information to log the injury. Um, no? Kids get injured and into their parents vehicle all the time at that park without an incident report. I was not staying and making us late for Spanish.

On the way to get popsicles (my method of nursing for lip injuries), I called the Texas Homeschool Coalition, “just in case”. Officer __________ had called my home for “just a report” by the time I got home 20 minutes later. I did call him back. He asked if I “knew my driver’s license number”.

No.

“Do you have it handy?”

“Yes”

“Um, will you give it to me?”

“No.”

“It’s only a report for our log”

“If it’s only a report, my dl# won’t be needed”.

Isn’t there a *crime* they can be investigating?

Before and After

Pic of me at my highest:

Today:

This is related to homeschooling. The Alamo is the background in one of them.

Phew.

A Day in the Life of the HappilyMarried Happy Homeschooler

I picked up my kids from a sleepover (one in trade since I’ll be watching her kids this week overnight) plus an additional.

Today, I was one of the organizers for the “All Church Birthday Party” after worship. We divided the year into quarters, decorated each quarter for a celebration using events that fall into their quarter, fed 100+ people, played trivia, pin the tail on the donkey, sang Happy Birthday.

Oh, and I reconvened my Contemporary Issues Adult Bible Study Class after our summer break. I introduced the curriculum (eclectic and budget friendly, just like I do at home) and got caught up on the life and prayer needs of my class. I used to teach in Chandler, AZ, using Faithlink. It’s Methodist, but us Presbyterians are pretty open minded.

Cleaned up after the after church event, went to Blockbuster in search of “Facing the Giants” to show tonight at my home for the kick off event of our new Jr. High Youth Fellowship. (Kick off …. get it if you’ve seen the movie?). Dropped one child home to be picked up later, met another one at my home to supervise until her mom gets home.

Located the missing headset since last night, found the one working remote so my oldest could “Watch the game”.

It’s 2:15. I have about 2 minutes before I’ll want to get the house in order so a bunch of kids can come over and mess it up.

Private Giggle

I now have GOYBP business cards. I gave out my first ones today.

The first went to my former therapist (I’d use her now, actually, but my health insurance doesn’t cover mental health).

The second went to my son’s therapist.

I find that very funny.

New Place for New Stuff

I’ve added a new page to my discipline site for new items, tips, posts and ideas.

Brochure

I now have a brochure to print detailing my Parenting Coaching services.

I also have a resume that might interest you.

Private Giggle

I now have GOYBP business cards. I gave out my first ones today.

The first went to my former therapist (I’d use her now, actually, but my health insurance doesn’t cover mental health).

The second went to my son’s therapist.

I find that very funny.

Homeschooling, The Cops, Daytime Incarceration

Last Wednesday, I dropped my boys off at a local outdoor, free, county provided skatepark.

Not that it should matter, but they had both done a bunch of work for the week already. We have Wednesday morning off from “other kids” (I homeschool 2 kids in addition to my own for my income). They had Spanish class scheduled for later that day.

I get a call from my oldest that my youngest “landed on his face”. My oldest evaluates “It’s bad enough to come home but not bad enough to go to the hospital”.

I arrive to see my 2 boys engaged in conversation with 2 police officers (the park is adjacent to a police station). The Officers are not there because of the injury. They are there because “someone called in” that 2 boys were “not in school” and at the skatepark.

That was irritating enough, but one of the Officers then went on to say “I’m not sure, but I think homeschooled children need to be home during school hours.”

In my best Homeschooler for Political and Other Reasons Voice, I said “Officer _________, I *am* sure. You’ll need to check your ordinances because that assumption is incorrect”.

They wanted me to stay so that another Officer could arrive and take information to log the injury. Um, no? Kids get injured and into their parents vehicle all the time at that park without an incident report. I was not staying and making us late for Spanish.

On the way to get popsicles (my method of nursing for lip injuries), I called the Texas Homeschool Coalition, “just in case”. Officer __________ had called my home for “just a report” by the time I got home 20 minutes later. I did call him back. He asked if I “knew my driver’s license number”.

No.

“Do you have it handy?”

“Yes”

“Um, will you give it to me?”

“No.”

“It’s only a report for our log”

“If it’s only a report, my dl# won’t be needed”.

Isn’t there a *crime* they can be investigating?

Come To My Other Room

I posted on my More Jo blog a plea for questions for my newsletter. I also posted about a completely flabberghasting Q & A I read tonight from Family Circle.

Come To My Other Room

I posted on my More Jo blog a plea for questions for my newsletter. I also posted about a completely flabberghasting Q & A I read tonight from Family Circle.

New Article and My Space

I cut and paste a new article from my space account to my discipline pages.

BTW, I started My Space to keep track of my son’s.

Phew.

A Day in the Life of the HappilyMarried Happy Homeschooler

I picked up my kids from a sleepover (one in trade since I’ll be watching her kids this week overnight) plus an additional.

Today, I was one of the organizers for the “All Church Birthday Party” after worship. We divided the year into quarters, decorated each quarter for a celebration using events that fall into their quarter, fed 100+ people, played trivia, pin the tail on the donkey, sang Happy Birthday.

Oh, and I reconvened my Contemporary Issues Adult Bible Study Class after our summer break. I introduced the curriculum (eclectic and budget friendly, just like I do at home) and got caught up on the life and prayer needs of my class. I used to teach in Chandler, AZ, using Faithlink. It’s Methodist, but us Presbyterians are pretty open minded.

Cleaned up after the after church event, went to Blockbuster in search of “Facing the Giants” to show tonight at my home for the kick off event of our new Jr. High Youth Fellowship. (Kick off …. get it if you’ve seen the movie?). Dropped one child home to be picked up later, met another one at my home to supervise until her mom gets home.

Located the missing headset since last night, found the one working remote so my oldest could “Watch the game”.

It’s 2:15. I have about 2 minutes before I’ll want to get the house in order so a bunch of kids can come over and mess it up.

New Article and My Space

I cut and paste a new article from my space account to my discipline pages.

BTW, I started My Space to keep track of my son’s.

New Place for New Stuff

I’ve added a new page to my discipline site for new items, tips, posts and ideas.

Things That Should Not Have Been Re-Done

The movie Halloween
The movie The Shining
The song “Another Brick in the Wall”
The movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (dons armour)
The song “Take a Look at My Girlfriend”

Remakes the Happy Homeschooler Approves of

The song “Lean on Me”
Dawn of the Dead

Things That Should Not Have Been Re-Done

The movie Halloween
The movie The Shining
The song “Another Brick in the Wall”
The movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (dons armour)
The song “Take a Look at My Girlfriend”

Remakes the Happy Homeschooler Approves of

The song “Lean on Me”
Dawn of the Dead

Before and After

Pic of me at my highest:

Today:

This is related to homeschooling. The Alamo is the background in one of them.

Homeschooling, The Cops, Daytime Incarceration

Last Wednesday, I dropped my boys off at a local outdoor, free, county provided skatepark.

Not that it should matter, but they had both done a bunch of work for the week already. We have Wednesday morning off from “other kids” (I homeschool 2 kids in addition to my own for my income). They had Spanish class scheduled for later that day.

I get a call from my oldest that my youngest “landed on his face”. My oldest evaluates “It’s bad enough to come home but not bad enough to go to the hospital”.

I arrive to see my 2 boys engaged in conversation with 2 police officers (the park is adjacent to a police station). The Officers are not there because of the injury. They are there because “someone called in” that 2 boys were “not in school” and at the skatepark.

That was irritating enough, but one of the Officers then went on to say “I’m not sure, but I think homeschooled children need to be home during school hours.”

In my best Homeschooler for Political and Other Reasons Voice, I said “Officer _________, I *am* sure. You’ll need to check your ordinances because that assumption is incorrect”.

They wanted me to stay so that another Officer could arrive and take information to log the injury. Um, no? Kids get injured and into their parents vehicle all the time at that park without an incident report. I was not staying and making us late for Spanish.

On the way to get popsicles (my method of nursing for lip injuries), I called the Texas Homeschool Coalition, “just in case”. Officer __________ had called my home for “just a report” by the time I got home 20 minutes later. I did call him back. He asked if I “knew my driver’s license number”.

No.

“Do you have it handy?”

“Yes”

“Um, will you give it to me?”

“No.”

“It’s only a report for our log”

“If it’s only a report, my dl# won’t be needed”.

Isn’t there a *crime* they can be investigating?

Before and After

Pic of me at my highest:

Today:

This is related to homeschooling. The Alamo is the background in one of them.

Homeschooling, The Cops, Daytime Incarceration

Last Wednesday, I dropped my boys off at a local outdoor, free, county provided skatepark.

Not that it should matter, but they had both done a bunch of work for the week already. We have Wednesday morning off from “other kids” (I homeschool 2 kids in addition to my own for my income). They had Spanish class scheduled for later that day.

I get a call from my oldest that my youngest “landed on his face”. My oldest evaluates “It’s bad enough to come home but not bad enough to go to the hospital”.

I arrive to see my 2 boys engaged in conversation with 2 police officers (the park is adjacent to a police station). The Officers are not there because of the injury. They are there because “someone called in” that 2 boys were “not in school” and at the skatepark.

That was irritating enough, but one of the Officers then went on to say “I’m not sure, but I think homeschooled children need to be home during school hours.”

In my best Homeschooler for Political and Other Reasons Voice, I said “Officer _________, I *am* sure. You’ll need to check your ordinances because that assumption is incorrect”.

They wanted me to stay so that another Officer could arrive and take information to log the injury. Um, no? Kids get injured and into their parents vehicle all the time at that park without an incident report. I was not staying and making us late for Spanish.

On the way to get popsicles (my method of nursing for lip injuries), I called the Texas Homeschool Coalition, “just in case”. Officer __________ had called my home for “just a report” by the time I got home 20 minutes later. I did call him back. He asked if I “knew my driver’s license number”.

No.

“Do you have it handy?”

“Yes”

“Um, will you give it to me?”

“No.”

“It’s only a report for our log”

“If it’s only a report, my dl# won’t be needed”.

Isn’t there a *crime* they can be investigating?

Brochure

I now have a brochure to print detailing my Parenting Coaching services.

I also have a resume that might interest you.

New Place for New Stuff

I’ve added a new page to my discipline site for new items, tips, posts and ideas.

Phew.

A Day in the Life of the HappilyMarried Happy Homeschooler

I picked up my kids from a sleepover (one in trade since I’ll be watching her kids this week overnight) plus an additional.

Today, I was one of the organizers for the “All Church Birthday Party” after worship. We divided the year into quarters, decorated each quarter for a celebration using events that fall into their quarter, fed 100+ people, played trivia, pin the tail on the donkey, sang Happy Birthday.

Oh, and I reconvened my Contemporary Issues Adult Bible Study Class after our summer break. I introduced the curriculum (eclectic and budget friendly, just like I do at home) and got caught up on the life and prayer needs of my class. I used to teach in Chandler, AZ, using Faithlink. It’s Methodist, but us Presbyterians are pretty open minded.

Cleaned up after the after church event, went to Blockbuster in search of “Facing the Giants” to show tonight at my home for the kick off event of our new Jr. High Youth Fellowship. (Kick off …. get it if you’ve seen the movie?). Dropped one child home to be picked up later, met another one at my home to supervise until her mom gets home.

Located the missing headset since last night, found the one working remote so my oldest could “Watch the game”.

It’s 2:15. I have about 2 minutes before I’ll want to get the house in order so a bunch of kids can come over and mess it up.

Private Giggle

I now have GOYBP business cards. I gave out my first ones today.

The first went to my former therapist (I’d use her now, actually, but my health insurance doesn’t cover mental health).

The second went to my son’s therapist.

I find that very funny.

New Place for New Stuff

I’ve added a new page to my discipline site for new items, tips, posts and ideas.

Brochure

I now have a brochure to print detailing my Parenting Coaching services.

I also have a resume that might interest you.

Private Giggle

I now have GOYBP business cards. I gave out my first ones today.

The first went to my former therapist (I’d use her now, actually, but my health insurance doesn’t cover mental health).

The second went to my son’s therapist.

I find that very funny.

Things That Should Not Have Been Re-Done

The movie Halloween
The movie The Shining
The song “Another Brick in the Wall”
The movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (dons armour)
The song “Take a Look at My Girlfriend”

Remakes the Happy Homeschooler Approves of

The song “Lean on Me”
Dawn of the Dead

Come To My Other Room

I posted on my More Jo blog a plea for questions for my newsletter. I also posted about a completely flabberghasting Q & A I read tonight from Family Circle.

Things That Should Not Have Been Re-Done

The movie Halloween
The movie The Shining
The song “Another Brick in the Wall”
The movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (dons armour)
The song “Take a Look at My Girlfriend”

Remakes the Happy Homeschooler Approves of

The song “Lean on Me”
Dawn of the Dead

New Article and My Space

I cut and paste a new article from my space account to my discipline pages.

BTW, I started My Space to keep track of my son’s.

Come To My Other Room

I posted on my More Jo blog a plea for questions for my newsletter. I also posted about a completely flabberghasting Q & A I read tonight from Family Circle.

Phew.

A Day in the Life of the HappilyMarried Happy Homeschooler

I picked up my kids from a sleepover (one in trade since I’ll be watching her kids this week overnight) plus an additional.

Today, I was one of the organizers for the “All Church Birthday Party” after worship. We divided the year into quarters, decorated each quarter for a celebration using events that fall into their quarter, fed 100+ people, played trivia, pin the tail on the donkey, sang Happy Birthday.

Oh, and I reconvened my Contemporary Issues Adult Bible Study Class after our summer break. I introduced the curriculum (eclectic and budget friendly, just like I do at home) and got caught up on the life and prayer needs of my class. I used to teach in Chandler, AZ, using Faithlink. It’s Methodist, but us Presbyterians are pretty open minded.

Cleaned up after the after church event, went to Blockbuster in search of “Facing the Giants” to show tonight at my home for the kick off event of our new Jr. High Youth Fellowship. (Kick off …. get it if you’ve seen the movie?). Dropped one child home to be picked up later, met another one at my home to supervise until her mom gets home.

Located the missing headset since last night, found the one working remote so my oldest could “Watch the game”.

It’s 2:15. I have about 2 minutes before I’ll want to get the house in order so a bunch of kids can come over and mess it up.

New Article and My Space

I cut and paste a new article from my space account to my discipline pages.

BTW, I started My Space to keep track of my son’s.

New Place for New Stuff

I’ve added a new page to my discipline site for new items, tips, posts and ideas.

Brochure

I now have a brochure to print detailing my Parenting Coaching services.

I also have a resume that might interest you.

Private Giggle

I now have GOYBP business cards. I gave out my first ones today.

The first went to my former therapist (I’d use her now, actually, but my health insurance doesn’t cover mental health).

The second went to my son’s therapist.

I find that very funny.

Homeschooling, The Cops, Daytime Incarceration

Last Wednesday, I dropped my boys off at a local outdoor, free, county provided skatepark.

Not that it should matter, but they had both done a bunch of work for the week already. We have Wednesday morning off from “other kids” (I homeschool 2 kids in addition to my own for my income). They had Spanish class scheduled for later that day.

I get a call from my oldest that my youngest “landed on his face”. My oldest evaluates “It’s bad enough to come home but not bad enough to go to the hospital”.

I arrive to see my 2 boys engaged in conversation with 2 police officers (the park is adjacent to a police station). The Officers are not there because of the injury. They are there because “someone called in” that 2 boys were “not in school” and at the skatepark.

That was irritating enough, but one of the Officers then went on to say “I’m not sure, but I think homeschooled children need to be home during school hours.”

In my best Homeschooler for Political and Other Reasons Voice, I said “Officer _________, I *am* sure. You’ll need to check your ordinances because that assumption is incorrect”.

They wanted me to stay so that another Officer could arrive and take information to log the injury. Um, no? Kids get injured and into their parents vehicle all the time at that park without an incident report. I was not staying and making us late for Spanish.

On the way to get popsicles (my method of nursing for lip injuries), I called the Texas Homeschool Coalition, “just in case”. Officer __________ had called my home for “just a report” by the time I got home 20 minutes later. I did call him back. He asked if I “knew my driver’s license number”.

No.

“Do you have it handy?”

“Yes”

“Um, will you give it to me?”

“No.”

“It’s only a report for our log”

“If it’s only a report, my dl# won’t be needed”.

Isn’t there a *crime* they can be investigating?

Brochure

I now have a brochure to print detailing my Parenting Coaching services.

I also have a resume that might interest you.

Before and After

Pic of me at my highest:

Today:

This is related to homeschooling. The Alamo is the background in one of them.

Homeschooling, The Cops, Daytime Incarceration

Last Wednesday, I dropped my boys off at a local outdoor, free, county provided skatepark.

Not that it should matter, but they had both done a bunch of work for the week already. We have Wednesday morning off from “other kids” (I homeschool 2 kids in addition to my own for my income). They had Spanish class scheduled for later that day.

I get a call from my oldest that my youngest “landed on his face”. My oldest evaluates “It’s bad enough to come home but not bad enough to go to the hospital”.

I arrive to see my 2 boys engaged in conversation with 2 police officers (the park is adjacent to a police station). The Officers are not there because of the injury. They are there because “someone called in” that 2 boys were “not in school” and at the skatepark.

That was irritating enough, but one of the Officers then went on to say “I’m not sure, but I think homeschooled children need to be home during school hours.”

In my best Homeschooler for Political and Other Reasons Voice, I said “Officer _________, I *am* sure. You’ll need to check your ordinances because that assumption is incorrect”.

They wanted me to stay so that another Officer could arrive and take information to log the injury. Um, no? Kids get injured and into their parents vehicle all the time at that park without an incident report. I was not staying and making us late for Spanish.

On the way to get popsicles (my method of nursing for lip injuries), I called the Texas Homeschool Coalition, “just in case”. Officer __________ had called my home for “just a report” by the time I got home 20 minutes later. I did call him back. He asked if I “knew my driver’s license number”.

No.

“Do you have it handy?”

“Yes”

“Um, will you give it to me?”

“No.”

“It’s only a report for our log”

“If it’s only a report, my dl# won’t be needed”.

Isn’t there a *crime* they can be investigating?

Before and After

Pic of me at my highest:

Today:

This is related to homeschooling. The Alamo is the background in one of them.

New Article and My Space

I cut and paste a new article from my space account to my discipline pages.

BTW, I started My Space to keep track of my son’s.

Phew.

A Day in the Life of the HappilyMarried Happy Homeschooler

I picked up my kids from a sleepover (one in trade since I’ll be watching her kids this week overnight) plus an additional.

Today, I was one of the organizers for the “All Church Birthday Party” after worship. We divided the year into quarters, decorated each quarter for a celebration using events that fall into their quarter, fed 100+ people, played trivia, pin the tail on the donkey, sang Happy Birthday.

Oh, and I reconvened my Contemporary Issues Adult Bible Study Class after our summer break. I introduced the curriculum (eclectic and budget friendly, just like I do at home) and got caught up on the life and prayer needs of my class. I used to teach in Chandler, AZ, using Faithlink. It’s Methodist, but us Presbyterians are pretty open minded.

Cleaned up after the after church event, went to Blockbuster in search of “Facing the Giants” to show tonight at my home for the kick off event of our new Jr. High Youth Fellowship. (Kick off …. get it if you’ve seen the movie?). Dropped one child home to be picked up later, met another one at my home to supervise until her mom gets home.

Located the missing headset since last night, found the one working remote so my oldest could “Watch the game”.

It’s 2:15. I have about 2 minutes before I’ll want to get the house in order so a bunch of kids can come over and mess it up.

New Place for New Stuff

I’ve added a new page to my discipline site for new items, tips, posts and ideas.

Phew.

A Day in the Life of the HappilyMarried Happy Homeschooler

I picked up my kids from a sleepover (one in trade since I’ll be watching her kids this week overnight) plus an additional.

Today, I was one of the organizers for the “All Church Birthday Party” after worship. We divided the year into quarters, decorated each quarter for a celebration using events that fall into their quarter, fed 100+ people, played trivia, pin the tail on the donkey, sang Happy Birthday.

Oh, and I reconvened my Contemporary Issues Adult Bible Study Class after our summer break. I introduced the curriculum (eclectic and budget friendly, just like I do at home) and got caught up on the life and prayer needs of my class. I used to teach in Chandler, AZ, using Faithlink. It’s Methodist, but us Presbyterians are pretty open minded.

Cleaned up after the after church event, went to Blockbuster in search of “Facing the Giants” to show tonight at my home for the kick off event of our new Jr. High Youth Fellowship. (Kick off …. get it if you’ve seen the movie?). Dropped one child home to be picked up later, met another one at my home to supervise until her mom gets home.

Located the missing headset since last night, found the one working remote so my oldest could “Watch the game”.

It’s 2:15. I have about 2 minutes before I’ll want to get the house in order so a bunch of kids can come over and mess it up.

Private Giggle

I now have GOYBP business cards. I gave out my first ones today.

The first went to my former therapist (I’d use her now, actually, but my health insurance doesn’t cover mental health).

The second went to my son’s therapist.

I find that very funny.

Things That Should Not Have Been Re-Done

The movie Halloween
The movie The Shining
The song “Another Brick in the Wall”
The movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (dons armour)
The song “Take a Look at My Girlfriend”

Remakes the Happy Homeschooler Approves of

The song “Lean on Me”
Dawn of the Dead

Come To My Other Room

I posted on my More Jo blog a plea for questions for my newsletter. I also posted about a completely flabberghasting Q & A I read tonight from Family Circle.

Come To My Other Room

I posted on my More Jo blog a plea for questions for my newsletter. I also posted about a completely flabberghasting Q & A I read tonight from Family Circle.

New Article and My Space

I cut and paste a new article from my space account to my discipline pages.

BTW, I started My Space to keep track of my son’s.

Things That Should Not Have Been Re-Done

The movie Halloween
The movie The Shining
The song “Another Brick in the Wall”
The movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (dons armour)
The song “Take a Look at My Girlfriend”

Remakes the Happy Homeschooler Approves of

The song “Lean on Me”
Dawn of the Dead

Before and After

Pic of me at my highest:

Today:

This is related to homeschooling. The Alamo is the background in one of them.

Private Giggle

I now have GOYBP business cards. I gave out my first ones today.

The first went to my former therapist (I’d use her now, actually, but my health insurance doesn’t cover mental health).

The second went to my son’s therapist.

I find that very funny.

Brochure

I now have a brochure to print detailing my Parenting Coaching services.

I also have a resume that might interest you.

Homeschooling, The Cops, Daytime Incarceration

Last Wednesday, I dropped my boys off at a local outdoor, free, county provided skatepark.

Not that it should matter, but they had both done a bunch of work for the week already. We have Wednesday morning off from “other kids” (I homeschool 2 kids in addition to my own for my income). They had Spanish class scheduled for later that day.

I get a call from my oldest that my youngest “landed on his face”. My oldest evaluates “It’s bad enough to come home but not bad enough to go to the hospital”.

I arrive to see my 2 boys engaged in conversation with 2 police officers (the park is adjacent to a police station). The Officers are not there because of the injury. They are there because “someone called in” that 2 boys were “not in school” and at the skatepark.

That was irritating enough, but one of the Officers then went on to say “I’m not sure, but I think homeschooled children need to be home during school hours.”

In my best Homeschooler for Political and Other Reasons Voice, I said “Officer _________, I *am* sure. You’ll need to check your ordinances because that assumption is incorrect”.

They wanted me to stay so that another Officer could arrive and take information to log the injury. Um, no? Kids get injured and into their parents vehicle all the time at that park without an incident report. I was not staying and making us late for Spanish.

On the way to get popsicles (my method of nursing for lip injuries), I called the Texas Homeschool Coalition, “just in case”. Officer __________ had called my home for “just a report” by the time I got home 20 minutes later. I did call him back. He asked if I “knew my driver’s license number”.

No.

“Do you have it handy?”

“Yes”

“Um, will you give it to me?”

“No.”

“It’s only a report for our log”

“If it’s only a report, my dl# won’t be needed”.

Isn’t there a *crime* they can be investigating?

Come To My Other Room

I posted on my More Jo blog a plea for questions for my newsletter. I also posted about a completely flabberghasting Q & A I read tonight from Family Circle.

New Article and My Space

I cut and paste a new article from my space account to my discipline pages.

BTW, I started My Space to keep track of my son’s.

Phew.

A Day in the Life of the HappilyMarried Happy Homeschooler

I picked up my kids from a sleepover (one in trade since I’ll be watching her kids this week overnight) plus an additional.

Today, I was one of the organizers for the “All Church Birthday Party” after worship. We divided the year into quarters, decorated each quarter for a celebration using events that fall into their quarter, fed 100+ people, played trivia, pin the tail on the donkey, sang Happy Birthday.

Oh, and I reconvened my Contemporary Issues Adult Bible Study Class after our summer break. I introduced the curriculum (eclectic and budget friendly, just like I do at home) and got caught up on the life and prayer needs of my class. I used to teach in Chandler, AZ, using Faithlink. It’s Methodist, but us Presbyterians are pretty open minded.

Cleaned up after the after church event, went to Blockbuster in search of “Facing the Giants” to show tonight at my home for the kick off event of our new Jr. High Youth Fellowship. (Kick off …. get it if you’ve seen the movie?). Dropped one child home to be picked up later, met another one at my home to supervise until her mom gets home.

Located the missing headset since last night, found the one working remote so my oldest could “Watch the game”.

It’s 2:15. I have about 2 minutes before I’ll want to get the house in order so a bunch of kids can come over and mess it up.

New Place for New Stuff

I’ve added a new page to my discipline site for new items, tips, posts and ideas.

Things That Should Not Have Been Re-Done

The movie Halloween
The movie The Shining
The song “Another Brick in the Wall”
The movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (dons armour)
The song “Take a Look at My Girlfriend”

Remakes the Happy Homeschooler Approves of

The song “Lean on Me”
Dawn of the Dead

Come To My Other Room

I posted on my More Jo blog a plea for questions for my newsletter. I also posted about a completely flabberghasting Q & A I read tonight from Family Circle.

Things That Should Not Have Been Re-Done

The movie Halloween
The movie The Shining
The song “Another Brick in the Wall”
The movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (dons armour)
The song “Take a Look at My Girlfriend”

Remakes the Happy Homeschooler Approves of

The song “Lean on Me”
Dawn of the Dead

New Article and My Space

I cut and paste a new article from my space account to my discipline pages.

BTW, I started My Space to keep track of my son’s.

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