Posts tagged unschooling

You would think the abundant sunshine would allow me extra time to get everything done, but all it does is allow extra time for goofing around. It’s a seductress, that sun. It’s a tease, too. Did I get to have my iced java chip at Java Central on Tuesday? No, I didn’t because it was cold and rainy at the coffee shop, so I had to have my same ol’ chai because me old bones can’t handle the cold outside of me combined with some cold inside of me. Cold and rainy calls for hot drinks with an afghan. Preferably an afghan made lovingly by Bryan’s grandmother. She makes the warmest, cuddliest afghans and, to this day, Bryan’s favorite cuddle-up blanket is one that was made by her more than 30 years ago, with all of the colors that defined the 70s: Orange, brown, green, and gold. It’s a beauty. We have other ones that aren’t so offensive to the eyes, but there is something special about that hideous blanket. It’s the best.

Anyway, Lena and Liberty have been hogging up the computer because they figured out that they could make me upload videos to Youtube for them. They’re bossy. I’m working on teaching them how to do it on their own because, well, I’m lazy and easily frustrated. Plus, the laundry doesn’t wash itself, much to my dismay.

So even though we’ve been enjoying some nice weather, Lena and Liberty have been inside making movies and watching other people’s movies to steal ideas get inspiration. I know some of you might think I should feel bad about that, but I don’t. I do have a very unschooly side, even though I’m not creative and they do math papers. (The secret to the math, though, is that I want them to be good at it is so they can be good at gambling.) It’s hard to see the value in something like this Youtube thing, especially when it goes on for days, but it’s there. (This vid is from Lena’s Youtube channel. If your kids know my kids and you want links to the rest of their videos, just ask.)