That is just awful for your DD, Jenny. The coach should have taken the opportunity to teach about sportsmanship -- or about consequences for unacceptable behavior on behalf of the boys.

Goofy day here -- no preschool, DD7 had to take a standardized test as per MN homeschool law. At the risk of sounding too proud, the test claims that on average DD is ready to start 7th grade next month. OK, I'll admit it -- I'm proud! Even though I know it has nothing to do with me.

Mostly I feel reassured about our decision to homeschool, as her grade level across different subjects ranged from the middle of 5th grade to the end of 12th grade. Even the best school and teacher would struggle to accomodate that.

I am excited to have discovered a new way to cook winter squash -- put it whole in crock pot! I feel like this is my most exciting cooking discovery since -- well, I can't think of a good comparison. But my girls like butternut squash risotto with cannellini beans, and I can't stand doing the peeling and the scraping. This minimizes it all.

Oops, someone is sticking their tongue out at someone -- Emergency! Emergency! Call the Police!

Shaun
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