Science Project Gone Bad

No, the science project didn't come alive or take over the house.  Although, Megan would have been very please if that were to happen.  Or if we found a way for her to grow zombies.

We started a very cool science project two weeks ago and it takes 4 weeks to complete.  We are studying the way plants grow by growing radishes.  It is very import for this project to work, to stay on schedule.  The book warns you to not miss a day.  Weekends are already figured in.  Well, last week Jason got sick.  I made sure the seeds had water and they did grow.  But the steps we were supposed to do last week didn't get done. 

No problem, we will just pick up where we left off.  It doesn't work like that.  That is why the book warned not to miss a day.  It was important last week to chart the seeds growth.  To see how water and sun effect the different seeds.  At one point, you have about 30 seeds growing in different environments.  It is a very cool project and one I don't want him to miss out on.  The book also encourages the teacher to read the whole book before starting.  Well.......there is the problem.  I do have issues with following directions.  Had I read the book, I would have realized how important it was to not skip a day and I would have pulled Jason out of his sick bed to work on the project.  I also have issues with schedules.  I love them, and must follow them.  Which leads to the next problem.

So today, Jason and I decided to scrap the whole thing and start again next Monday.  And now that makes my schedule off by two complete weeks.  And that is causing me serious stress.  Because in 3 weeks we will be starting a bean project that will work very much like this one.  You can't skip a day.  So at one point we will be doing both projects at the same time. 

I know, I know......I homeschool, change the schedule.  The homeschool police are not going to bang down my door and arrest me for being off schedule.  But I have a schedule and I must follow it. See my problem.

I discuss this issue with my youngest.  And ask his opinion.

Me, "So,  what do you think about this?"
Jason, "Do I still get spring break?"
Me, "ummmm......yes."
Jason, "Can I go play with Joey?"

He's OK with the change.

Wrestling Season is Over

Earlier this month I got the call that I really hate.  "Hey Mom, I won this morning but lost my last match.  I also, well....never mind I will tell you later."

"Anthony, what does that mean?"

"Nothing, we'll just talk later."

"Spill it buddy."

"I just screwed up my knee."

Screwed up is an understatement.  We are not sure and won't know anything until Monday morning, but it looks like tendon damage. We are keeping our fingers crossed that it is not going to require surgery, but as more time passes I am just not sure.  He can put weight on it but he still can not bend it at all. 

Needless to say, wrestling season is over for him.  He is really bummed.  He was going to compete this year in the World Tournament in Reno.  I will admit to being a bit excited about that myself.  And it puts football on the line for next season.  He is not at all happy about this.

So that is what is new with us.  That and Jason has been sick for the last couple of days.  I also have his birthday pictures that I haven't even looked at yet.  I guess I better get to work.

A little information on the picture of Anthony below.  It was spirit day at the high school and the kids are supposed to wear blue and white.  You may recognize the socks, those are Megan's.  The snowboard in his hands (which will not be used until next winter)  is the one we got him for his birthday.  He found out that his bindings were in and he came home to grab the board and off to the sports shop.  I asked him if he was going to change and he looked at me and said, "ah......my bindings are in."  So off he went around town wearing this outfit. 

Gotta love the kid.  This picture was taken the weekend before he messed up his knee.  The good news is, he did get a chance to spend the day on the slopes before he hurt himself.

Long Time

Soooo, it's been awhile since I have posted.  Obviously I am not making my once a day post for February.  It's early in the month but it has been crazy. 

I promise to have some posts up shortly.  Until then, enjoy this one of Anthony.

Missed One

Not of to a good start this month.  I already missed a day. 

I am supposed to be in Idaho today for a wrestling tournament.  Steve had to work and with Megan just starting to get over her flu, I decided not to go.  I really hate not being there today.  We are getting close to the end of the season.  It doesn't seem as long this year as it was last year.  Normally this time of year means spring is right around the corner and that means baseball season.  Anthony has decided not to play baseball this year.  I am really bummed about it.  I really have enjoyed watching him play.  But it's not about me, it's about what he wants to do.  At least that is what I keep telling myself.  However, he is going to the World Wrestling Tournament in Reno this year.  He has really wanted to go the last couple of years, but he was always playing baseball. 

So this weekend, I am going to try and get this family healthy again.  We don't really have plans for Super Bowl yet.  If Megan is feeling better, I will let them all invite friends over to watch the game.  We went to Costco this past week and stocked up.  So I have lots of food.

Have a good Saturday.

My Sick Baby

She is still so sick.  She doesn't look like this right now.


I would never take a picture of her like she is now, nor would I post it.  She would be very very angry and and angry Megan is not pretty.

She is starting to feel a little bit better but not much.  Poor thing.  She even hugged me today and called me mommy.  Jason thought we should call an ambulance. 

Hope you feel better tomorrow sweetie.

Costco and the Flu

Megan is down with the flu, poor thing.  She didn't feel well this morning but wasn't to bad.  I let her stay home from school.  At 9:00am Steve and I decided to run to Costco.  When I say run, I mean get in the car and drive for 2 hours one way.  Megan went with us because she wasn't feeling to bad.

After being there for about an hour, she headed out to the car to lay down.  By time we got home and unloaded the car she was running a fever.  Poor kid.

So, needless to say, she is down on the couch and the rest of my house is a disaster.  Oh well, that is how life goes.

Doing It Again

I am doing it, I am going to try and post everyday for the month of February.  Lucky you!!!

But it's not going to start tonight.  I am tired tonight and going to bed.  I spent a long time today on the computer learning a new photo editing program I just got. It is so much fun.  Well........to me it is anyway.

Have a good night and I hope the weather isn't to bad where you are.