Revenge Can Happen in the Morning

Good Morning Everyone!
              Recently I've come to the conclusion that my daughter is never going to want to sleep until her teenager years arrive and since that means another 10 to 11 years of me being woke up at the wee hours of the morning I've decided that when the time finally comes revenge will be totally justified. Now let me explain for a minute I don't mind waking up early on the weekdays, but when the weekend arrives I would really relish another extra hour of sleep. I'm a Leo, which means I'm part kitty cat and as all of you know cats really enjoy their sleep, especially in the early morning hours where we can stretch out in the rising sun. Oh, to sleep in the bright sunshine how I miss you........
              The plus side of being awake in the early hours of the weekend is that I have plenty of time, while the rest of the world is still asleep, to plan my rightful revenge against my child. Now some of you prissy people out there right now may think I'm a horrible person for planning revenge against my child, well this is what I have to say to you.........I'm the one who spent 38 weeks carrying her around inside me, while vomiting the entire time, there is no such thing as morning sickness it's anytime sickness, then went through almost 13 hours of hard labor not counting the first 17 hours I sat in that hospital bed because my water was leaking and I was having contractions. Then as a "thank you mommy" she precedes to wake me up all through the night and early in the morning since then. I love her and I will do anything for her, even if it means dragging my a** out of bed every morning. So, with all that I don't think planning some premeditated revenge against her teen years is all that bad. If you feel different on that, I'm sorry, but I think it will be awesome fun.
               Here are the few ideas I have planned so far.........................

                                                 Breakfast With A Side of Revenge

1. Learn to play the drums, play drum solo to the sunrise.
             
2. Hide the crying baby doll under her bed.

3. Give a whipped cream hair do in her sleep.

4. Make a recorded tape of people screaming "Good Morning!," place on a timer.

5. Buy cymbals, play cymbals while marching through house.

6. Place 2 car jacks under bed, gently rise bed, Scream Fire!!!

7. Make recorded of people screaming for "Barney!," place on timer.

8. Set clocks forward 2 hours on a school day, see what happens when alarm goes off (keep straight face)

                                  --------------------------------------------------------

          Well, that's all I have for now, but as I said I still have 10 to 11 more years to come up with some really great stuff. Time to go get started on the day. I hope you all have a wonderful day and if you come up with any great revenge plans, let me know, maybe when the time comes I'll have a book full of things I can try. :)

Going to be so much fun!!!

Homeschooling the Little Ones

Good Morning Everyone!
          Today I'm thinking intellectually. It amazes me that so many parents have begun leaving all education up to the school systems, when learning begins long before our children ever get put in a classroom setting. As soon as our little ones are brought into this world they begin learning. Every experience is a new one to them and before everyone starts thinking I'm crazy and trying to teach my 20 month old trigonometry, let me explain.
          Newborns and little babies are learning trust from you. The whole let your baby cry it out thing always has bothered me. Yes, after leaving our babies in a room by themselves in the dark they will cry till they fall asleep and after a couple nights they will just quit crying when they are used to that routine. But, what are you really teaching that child? They don't just stop crying because they know it is bedtime, they stop because they learn not to depend on you to come anyway, so what's the point. I understand, sometimes, a mother just needs to walk away and regroup. Take a breath before putting back on our mommy battle gear and spreading butt cream under our eyes as warrior paint, before walking back into the line of fire. Yes, when you begin talking like this, by all means, take a break and regain that last sliver of sanity you keep. But, go back establish trust and let your child know that you will be there. They only know crying for communication, if you were in a different land and no one could understand you I'm sure after a bunch of frustrating attempts, you'd cry a little too.
         But, before I get way off subject, babies are also learning days and nights, motor skills, and about all the little things we forget to notice anymore. So, what is it going to harm to begin singing the ABCs or 12 pick up sticks, it's just going to get stuck in their heads sooner. With doing that my daughter can already count to 20 with help and she knows what leader comes after C when singing. Math can begin as early as them learning that if they have one cookie and I give them another cookie, WOW they got 2 cookies!!! YAY!!!
         In the end, learning is constant and never ending. Although it is up to the parent to support all learning and show the children the fun and amazement of knowledge. Which I have given up on the public school idea anyway so, I have to find way to make all this stuff fun. Even math and I can't stand math, may the Goddess help me when we reach algebra because that will be when my brain may just jump out of my head and run away screaming, "A+B=3" over and over again. With the knowledge that I might lose my brain to the insanity of algebra one day, I am still going to home-school my daughter.
          Public school are just not inspiring much hope for me. Most are overcrowded and understaffed. Some teachers have lost their joy of teaching because they are giving so many restrictions as to what is appropriate to teach and to which students are allowed to learn. I may be pagan but I completely disagree with taking holidays and the pledge out of schools. Believing in one God is not required to say the pledge of allegiance. Denying our children pride in our country and the unity of standing up together to speak is wrong. Most kids don't even notice that god is mentioned in it. Plus, it does not mention which god it is speaking of. Parents could take the time to explain that it is not the religion that matters, but the pride and respect we hold for our flag. I have, also, noticed that many students are dropping out by 10th grade and just getting their GED's. While their is definitely nothing wrong with a GED, especially since that was how I graduated, I know that most are doing just because they believe it is easier and they can be done with school. We don't want our children to be in a hurry to get out of school. We need to nurture the desire to learn new things and to keep them learning throughout life.
          Private schools are not much better in my area, because they are all focused on the christian religion. Long ago I knew a little boy who attended a christian private school in my town. He came home in tears one day because his teacher told him that Pokemon is the devil and since he watched it he was now doomed to the burning flames of hell, and yes she said that. He was 6 years old. How can someone say that to a kid is way beyond me, but me and his cousin were so ready to go show that woman what real hell could be.

Watch out these cute little things are demons dragging your children straight to Hell!!!

        With that, home-school it is. Here is some links I have found to help anyone interested and if anyone has any other interesting ones please post in a comment. Hope you enjoy and keep the joy of learning. Thanks!!! Hope everyone has a spectacular day!!!!

http://www.hslda.org/laws/analysis/North_Carolina.pdf   

http://www.oakmeadow.com

http://www.cchsa.com/index.html

http://www.softschools.com

http://www.childcareland.com/free.html

 http://www.homeschool-curriculum-for-life.com/best-home-schooling-resources.html

 http://homeschool.calvertschool.org

http://www.education.com

http://www.home-school.com/groups/NC.html

http://paganwiccan.about.com/od/familyandparenting/a/PaganHomeschool.htm