Sponge Bob's House

Colt carries this around the house calling it "Sponge Bob's house." I tried explaining to him that it's a mathematically impossibility that Sponge Bob's house is a real pineapple because a TRUE pineapple would have Fibonacci spirals and Sponge Bob's house does not. Just like I tried to explain to him last month that Sponge Bob is not actually square. He seems completely disinterested in my rants. Maybe once he turns three he will get it. LOL! 

Not All Who Wander, Are Lost

Some people think this quote is about perception, that just because someone looks aimless they may still be on a journey. But I like to think of it as meaning "wandering IS the journey" -- a kind of, stop-and-smell-the-roses type quote. I think we have to be as intentional about "wandering" as we do about striving. If we never "wander" we will not appreciate all the beauty around us! As unschoolers, we may appear to others as wanderers with no mission in life, but sometimes wandering is the mission. 

Homeschool Pride Day @ Louisville Zoo

Big thank you to the Louisville Zoo for hosting a "Homeschool Pride Day" once a month!! This month we learned about animals that live underground. The boys got to play with a three ring armadillo and it was soooo stinkin' cute!!

Day 32 - Lord of the RINGS

Sharpshooter loves gymnastics. Rings are his favorite. Here is a short video from last week's practice! 

Day 30 - Contracts

I may need to help her on her negotiation skills a bit, but nonetheless, I like her style. (And yes, she forced her Dad into signing this.) Can't stop laughing! Guess it pays being the only girl in the house. =)

Painting Fun!

My little Renaissance man made me a Valentines gift today. (Too bad when he gave it to me he said it was "so ugly he was going to slash it with a knife when he gets home." How sweet.)

Day 25 - The Gun Control Debate

Last night I over heard Genesis (11) and Sharpshooter (9) having a gun-control debate. For his upcoming birthday, Sharpshooter received his first real rifle and Genesis was having some issues with it. Sharpshooter was taking his rifle out of the box, and thus began the debate:

Genesis: I thought those guns were illegal now.

Genesis (11) on left, Sharpshooter (9) on right.

Sharpshooter: No, the president is only wanting to ban assault rifles and magazines that hold more than ten bullets, this is a .22 rifle and it only holds ten bullets at a time. But, Gun World [where we bought the rifle] does still sell assault rifles.  

Genesis: It's ridiculous that a place like Gun World would sell assault rifles.  Who needs a weapon that fires that fast!?

Sharpshooter: Why is it so ridiculous? 

Genesis: Didn't you see what happened in Sandy Hook? That guy used an assault rifle to kill all those kids! 

Sharpshooter: Yeah, I know, but that guy was crazy, that's why he killed those kids, it had nothing to do with assault rifles! Besides, where that shooting happened already has really strict gun laws and it didn't stop him. So does Washington, DC and they have the highest crime rates in the nation! [Patting myself on back for this comment, Momma taught him well.]

Genesis: I still don't see why someone needs a gun that big. A hand gun should be enough protection for a person. 

Sharpshooter: [Frustrated] You just don't get it! [Shakes his head and walks out]

Of course, I couldn't prevent myself from stepping in. I explained to Genesis that I understand his concern over assault rifles but the reality is that even if they are banned, the bad guys will still have them. I proceeded to act out an skit in which a "bad guy" walks into a building with an assault rifle and all the law abiding citizens are unprotected; and then compared that with a scene in which a "bad guy" walks in with an assault rifle and all the "good guys" also have an assault rifles. Let's just say, the second scene was a lot less messy. 

Genesis still wasn't buying it and stood his ground. I respect that. 

I love watching Sharpshooter and Genesis debate. You should have heard them this last election, Genesis supported Obama, and Sharpshooter supported Mitt Romney. I imagine they will debate politics for the rest of their lives. I have flash forwards to fierce debates at Thanksgiving dinners and other family gatherings -- and I can't wait. I welcome civil debate and the free exchange of ideas into the house among my children. In fact, I love it!