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It’s Natalie not Octomom

Published on November 30, 2016October 4, 2019 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place BlogLeave a comment

I’m sure most of us remember the story about “Octomom’. The single mother of 6 who underwent IVF and gave birth to octuplets. There was a ton of media coverage and backlash on anyone involved in the controversy. It raised a lot of questions about a lot of different issues that I am not going to get into. Continue reading “It’s Natalie not Octomom” →

Letters to Santa’s heart

Published on November 28, 2016October 4, 2019 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place BlogLeave a comment

Yesterday while waiting for breakfast, see November 27, 2016, my kids had decided to write letters to Santa. I didn’t tell them that Santa had already finished his shopping here and I was a little curious to see what they would write.

They got out some scrap paper, their school boxes, and the crayons. Everyone began working on their letters and they started out quietly but got more excited as they smelled the Monkey Bread. When the timer went off that signaled the kids to clear the table and get ready to eat. They brought their letters and left them on the kitchen island. As they ate I opened the letters and was pleasantly surprised. I think my heart was doing a happy dance and probably still is. Continue reading “Letters to Santa’s heart” →

Christmas Ideas and Activities

Published on November 27, 2016October 4, 2019 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place Blog6 Comments

I will try my best to keep updating this post with the resources that we have found and used. I will also try to post any lesson plans and/or activities that we do as well. Continue reading “Christmas Ideas and Activities” →

I have also been so blessed that God has allowed me to be a stay at home mom right now. He provides for us in so many ways and He guides my path. I know one of those things I have wished I could've done with my older kids was to home school them. I had toyed with the idea but never followed through with it. Well, I got the little push I needed to step out and try it now and we haven't looked back. I know this isn't for everyone but it works for us.

November 27, 2016: Rare Occurrence

Published on November 27, 2016October 4, 2019 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place Blog2 Comments

Shhhh!

It’s a little before 7:00 am and the kids are still SLEEPING! This is a rare occurrence here at my house. I plan on surprising the littles with one of their favorite breakfasts, Monkey Bread.

The quiet doesn’t last long…

Well, the quiet didn’t last long as Mr. W started calling from his room which is right off the kitchen. He needed to go to the bathroom and said he was cold. Upon further inspection, I found that he had put his clothes hamper over top of the heater vent. Silly boy! We fixed the problem and he is now snug as a bug. Continue reading “November 27, 2016: Rare Occurrence” →

Just remember that as life happens distractions will be an inevitable thing. Try to weed out the ones that you can and embrace the ones you can't. Take each moment, each hour, each day in stride and stay focused on your goals. Don't let the distractions keep you from your goals but don't let obtaining your goals cause you to miss out on life and your family.

If it’s not the kids, it’s the cat…

Published on November 27, 2016October 4, 2019 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place BlogLeave a comment

We all know how it is to be working really intently on a project only to get distracted by something or someone. I know my kids never seem to need anything until I am working on bills, my blog, paperwork, or if I get a phone call. A phone call in itself can be a major distraction depending on the timing of it. Continue reading “If it’s not the kids, it’s the cat…” →