Monday, December 2, 2013

Dispatch from the Revolution: Homeschooling Commences

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Today, Oliver and I have officially moved from de-schooling to homeschooling. On the schedule today is a bit of Dutch and Spanish history, vocabulary and writing exercises. We'll also be traveling to the valley to a music store where we'll hopefully rent a saxophone. Oliver has requested lessons for the sax for years, and I've always felt his schedule was too overwhelming to take on an instrument. I found a very inexpensive place for him to take lessons, so we're giving it a whirl.

Bring on the Charlie Parker!
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14 comments:

  1. Ms. MoonDecember 2, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    Hey! I just discovered a very, very old typing textbook. Shall I send it on?
    I'm so proud of you guys. Oliver on the saxophone! Awesome!

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  2. 37paddingtonDecember 2, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    Oliver now has time to pursue the sax! Woot!

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  3. From the KitchenDecember 2, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    May I request Oliver's rendition of "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square" when he's ready?

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  4. Denise Emanuel ClemenDecember 2, 2013 at 1:45 PM

    So very, very cool.

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  5. Mama DDecember 2, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    Speaking as a saxophonist myself, GO OLIVER!! I think music lessons are one of the greatest opportunities that you can provide to a child.

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  6. DeanaDecember 2, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    He is going to blossom...do boys blossom? If not, he's going to do whatever the equivalent of blossoming is for Oliver!

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  7. GbergerDecember 2, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    How wonderful! And I LOVE your new blog-header!

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  8. JillDecember 2, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    I keep saying this (but it deserves repeating) - Oliver is being given such a gift by you right now. To love him and know what he needs and to provide that to him. Such a gift. This is the kind of thing that a person looks back on later is life and knows was the point in there life that changed it all. I really believe that for Oliver. Good job mom!!

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  9. TheresaDecember 2, 2013 at 10:04 PM

    Way to go guys!!

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  10. Steve ReedDecember 2, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    Oh boy. I'm glad for Oliver and his new musical opportunity -- but I hope you build a soundproof studio where he can practice. :)

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  11. Maggie WorldDecember 2, 2013 at 11:34 PM

    Fantastic. And exciting. And more than a little brave.

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  12. gretchenDecember 2, 2013 at 11:44 PM

    You are homeschooling?! Because you didn't have much else to do? That was sarcasm. Damn woman, you amaze me. And I'm picturing Oliver as Lisa Simpson playing the sax.

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  13. Vesuvius At HomeDecember 3, 2013 at 6:37 AM

    This day sounds about perfect to me.

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  14. FrancescaDecember 10, 2013 at 2:26 AM

    how wonderful!

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