Author Archives: Amy
When She Went to School
Meet the Butterfly: She’s eight. Like all children, she is uniquely gifted. She loves life, has a passion for animals and science (seriously), she rebels against anyone forcing her to do anything. She’s an auditory learner and uses discussion to … Continue reading
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Fostering a Love of Art
When I was a young teenager, I visited the Museum of Modern Art in NYC for the first with my family. I clearly recall standing next to my father, in front of a painting titled Red Bird (not to be confused with The Red … Continue reading
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It’s Man Cold Season…Again
Growing up, I always thought my mom was the healthiest person alive because she never seemed to get sick. Of course, the truth was that she just never took any time off when she was under the weather. Moms are … Continue reading
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Homeschool Journal – Week of January 23
In my life this week: The Princess, my sweet baby girl, turned five. Although it’s official, she is refusing to accept it. “Turning five freaks me out,” she said. So she’s staying four. I can relate. Come March, I’m going … Continue reading
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Dealing with the Anxiety of Life
There is so much to fear in this world, if you choose to pay attention. I try not to pay attention. I focus on all the happy, happy things in the world. Like cupcakes and babies and long baths with … Continue reading
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Homeschool Art Project: Roman Fresco Paintings
I struggle a little with art projects. It isn’t that I don’t love seeing what my children create, it’s that I have trouble getting started.I have trouble letting them get started. I fear the mess. And it takes me time … Continue reading
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How Bono Made My Little Girl Vomit
It all started innocently enough. The Adventurer (now 12) was looking over my shoulder as I flipped through a then and now photo gallery on Shine about celebrities. I don’t normally do this. At least not often. Because I’m busy. … Continue reading
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One Moment: Under the Same Sky
I didn’t pick up my camera once this week. I was too busy being sick (thank you, stomach bug). By Friday I was mostly better and managed to deliver the Adventurer and her friend to dance class on time (no … Continue reading
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One Moment: She Loves Me
One Moment will be a Friday ritual here at Adorable Chaos. I’ll highlight one moment of joy, beauty or mayhem from our week together. She called to me from the family room. ”I hope you don’t get mad,” she said, … Continue reading
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Adorable Chaos Returns
I forgot that I was a writer. I did. When I started homeschooling I swore that I would continue writing in some capacity. I swore I would keep that- just that – for myself. I didn’t. It’s been months now … Continue reading
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