May 2, 2006
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The End of a Matter Is Better than its Beginning…
Yes, I must agree with Solomon on this one, at least for today. I just graded my last set of timed essays! I’m not feeling the relief and euphoria that I expected I’d feel, but this lack of feeling is more than likely due to fact that I still have to figure out all the grades, add bonus points, and so on. But, I do have to rejoice!Another reason I have to be gleeful is that the building permit for the swimming pool was approved today! When I dropped off the paperwork on Friday, we were told that it would take 10-14 days to process. Now we are officially able to set up the pool, much to the joyful jubilation of my children. I’m not so happy that the permits cost so much–$35 for zoning and $47 for the building permit not to mention all the other costs.
A funny story to this permit situation was that Libby was mentioning to a friend the whole process and said, “Yeah, it’s going to take 10-14 days before we can get the restraining order.” I think she’s watched too many episodes of COPS with TGD!
I’m excited also because I have a box of books coming–Lamplighter ones I ordered from Vision Forum. I’ll be sure to share, Words_Are_Things, if you have any interest. I had a great coupon from Vision Forum, and I had planned to purchase some of these books at the curriculum fair next weekend anyhow, so it seemed like a wiser move to use the coupon. Plus, I have that added bonus of Books In The Mail!
We finished two portfolio reviews today, the older two boys. I like my reviewer very much. She used to teach AP Language online as well, and we enjoy all those “Englishy” things that others find so dull. The younger two have their review next Wednesday with a different evaluator. (Some evaluators only do high school, some only elementary, and some both.)
Just in case I haven’t said it before, I’ve got a great husband. I’ve been fretting as these “little” costs for the pool have added up, but he’s been so gracious and has told me that it’s okay and it doesn’t matter and other reassuring things. It’s such a blessing!
Comments (11)
COPS, I would never thing James a fan of the show. The funny thing is I too grew up watching COPS with my dad. As for the pool, how exciting, your going to love it. We do nothing on the weekends, because we have our own entertainment in the backyard. Plus it’s a great reason to have people over, which I know you love to do.
I’m eager to know which ones you purchased: perhaps I could borrow one for summer reading? And, a pool is such fun. Since moving here a few years ago, we’ve enjoyed ours muchly: a million times better than those noisy, messy public ones. Much love!
Women always did worry about little things.
Mary, please ignore all the mistakes in my comment…It was late and I was tired. I really do need to proof read what I write, sorry!
Hi Teacherperson! What verse of Solomon’s are you quoting? It sounds encouraging!
Are you attending the homeschool fair in Harrisburg? if so might run into you there! (btw i was looking through my tapes that I bought to see what i had–and low-and-behold- there was your name! did you give a lecture at the fair? “Time Management, Household Organization, and Homeschooling” …is that you??? lol
I think the end of a matter being better than the beginning depends on what the matter is.
Sometimes things don’t end the way we want them too, so the beginning is the best.
I like Vision Forum’s stuff a lot. What books did you order?
I’m almost halfway through Mansfield Park, so probably by Friday I’ll be finished and we can discuss our various opinions of it. I wonder if it’s shorter than most of Jane Austen’s other books or if I’m just reading it faster? Usually, much as I enjoy them, it takes me awhile to read Jane Austen’s books.
I will definitely take you up on your offer to brainstorm Thrushbeard with me, and probably soon, too. Thanks for the offer!
Love ya!
~Britt
Happy swimming! Sounds like a lot of fun.
A pool–I’m glad we live so close to you!
It was a “Mary Moment” at the library this evening. I came across copies of I, Coriander and East and checked them both out.
Your very own swimming pool? Wow.
/me is slightly jealous.
New pic of me with my then-boyfriend:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v219/Rhonwyyn/Bear_Kitten.jpg
Even newer pic of me with his ring on my hand–now that we’re engaged–will be coming soon!
No backyard pools in our future ’cause we’re both underemployed, but we have each other and that’s better than an Olympic-sized pool any day!!
RYC: Thanks for the comment. I totally understand how you feel. We all have memories we cringe inwardly over. Thank Goodness heaven doesn’t require US to be perfect! I think it was good that you modified it. She could have been like my kids and memory verses, -just didn’t think about working on it until the night before, in which case, the outcome was probably very instructive in the best way. I know about A.P classes.