Normal is BORING!

I posted on FB about how my boards were all done for our first day of school! Another Mom asked what my system looks like so here is my chaos on boards. I have 3 dry erase boards in my kitchen & magnets on the fridge for The Beast so he can know what the big things of the day are & so he can use them as tools. One board is the current day it includes work for the day & chores The second is the week with lists, things to do ect The third is my Momma board family portrait made by Bubba This is The Beasts fridge board/communication center This is what is in Bubba's room for him & friends It helps me to have to repeat everything a thousand times, now I just say check the board.... That is my crazy on boards.

LifeSchooling LifeSchooling is "homeschooling" in our home; I do not like the term homeschooling because I feel that there is a ignorant stigma around it to certain stereotypes. We are not taking the classroom, it's routine and doubling that in our home.  Bubba does Math, Social, Studies, Science, English, Computer Science, Robotics, Auto Mechanics & LIFE SKILLS. We want our kids to be kids, to enjoy & explore life; not rush through it. I want my kids to know that the house does not come with a maid or a magic fairy who cleans it when they go to sleep. Food that goes in your belly doesn't get there by just asking Mom or Dad. If you lost something there is no wand to shake & it will appear. Responsibility & Accountability are BIG in the house!  I am learning myself to hand over the reins of control in certain areas so I can teach the kids about  R & A ugh it can be hard sometimes. Our definition of schooling is to love learning, to ...

The Adventures of Mr. Potato Head Exhibit I just wanted to share these collages from the CT Science Center. Declan (9yrs) asked for his birthday for a membership, with the help of our family we were able to attain this for him. We love going there! Currently there is a traveling exhibit of The Adventures of Mr. Potato Head & Mindbender Mansion.  Finn (2yrs) & I only went to the Mr. Potato Head side, the exhibit is for 3rd & under. The staff is very good at making sure that the big kids do not come in; very politely they let them know that it is meant for younger kids. KidSpace & Forces in Motion We LOVE the Forces in Motion room. Finn can  make a race car push the button & watch it go. He LOVES the magnetic trains, he cheers and claps for them! Best place to end our visit is in the KidSpace area! Bring extra clothes & be prepared to get wet! There is a discounted rate for admission for Homeschoolers & 15% off on a membersh...

Hi my name is Meghan;  I am a mom of 2 boys Declan & Finn, 2 furdaughters who are rescue pups. Wife to an amazing man who works so hard so I may stay home with our boys.  I am collector of tattoos, LOVE to cook & am a firm believer that what you put out into the universe will come back to you. I search for the good in all things & wholeheartedly believe that my responsibility as a parent is to raise upstanding citizens who will tip the scales of society where it should be.  I am striving to teach my boys through actions & that being rich is not just about money.  Normal is boring is a saying I have been saying for years. I want my kids to never fit into some mold that someone else feels that they should be in; to think outside the box; to strive for progress & not perfection.... I am blogging to find my me time, share my journey as a parent; hopefully/maybe I will help someone in their journey; sharing things we love to do & reso...