Tag Archives: homework

Matter that matters

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Tanya | 2 Comments

Lately I have been feeling that life has been a series of unfortunate events and I have managed to work myself into a dark gray self-pitying funk. I have been, to quote a cheesy oldies tune “bluer than blue, sadder … Continue reading →

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Makes sense to me

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Tanya | Comments Off

Now that Cat is in second grade she has timed math tests. She needs to be able to answer 50 addition or subtraction questions in under five minutes. By the year end, she needs to be able to answer 100 … Continue reading →

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She may need math practice but her verbal jousting skills are just fine

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Tanya | Comments Off

Every night after story time Cat and I practice her math facts. She will have four timed tests this year and will have to be able to answer 100 math questions in five minutes by year end so we have … Continue reading →

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Job security, even in these economic times

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Tanya | Comments Off

While doing her homework last night Cat sighed loudly and said, “Face it Mom. I am not perfect at this. I am not perfect, period.” “I don’t expect you to be perfect,” I said quoting the Good Mommy Manual chapter … Continue reading →

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