On one of the nicer summer days of Chicago, we decided to take a trip to Brookfield Zoo (the nicer of the two Chicagoland zoos in my opinion) to see if we could see a couple of the animals before … [Read more...]
We're Ready for School!
So, we're officially starting our homeschool season here at the Houseful. Our multipurpose area in the house has now been repurposed for the ladybug's classroom. Whenever we have a gathering, … [Read more...]
She Has WHAT?!
This is exactly what I asked yesterday in the Emergency Room after checking the ladybug in after an afternoon of playing with the cellist. Apparently, they were playing a game where she would run to … [Read more...]
And I'm Hommmmme, Homeschoolin'!
The ladybug that is. Since her birthday falls after the cutoff for Chicago Public Schools priority for automatic entrance into Preschool, I decided to become proactive and teach her myself. I mean, … [Read more...]
The Building That Transports
The richest person in the world - in fact all the riches in the world - couldn't provide you with anything like the endless, incredible loot available at your local library. ~Malcolm … [Read more...]
Strawberry Rhubarb Preserves
I am SO behind on my posting, it's not even funny. I promised you guys this post a couple of days ago and got behind on some things, plus I'm working on a little special something to unveil in a … [Read more...]