Do you remember playing “Old Maid” when you were a kid? I loved hanging out at my friend Doreen’s house during the summer. We swam all day, picked kumquats from her tree, and played cards by the pool. Many hands of “Old Maid” and “Rummy” filled our … [Read more...]
2017 Summer Game #19: Fraction of Twelve
August 22, 2017 by Leave a Comment
My two youngest children were six and eight when I started schooling them together in RightStart™ Math Level B. About half way through Level D it became apparent that my older son was ready to “fly” while my younger son was ready to “camp.” When the … [Read more...]
2017 Summer Game #8: One Half
June 22, 2017 by Leave a Comment
What is something fun to eat but in the summer time can be super messy? Popsicles! When you're a kid, there is nothing better on a hot day than to eat a popsicle. The twin pops were fun because they had two sticks so you could share. Breaking … [Read more...]
2016 Summer Game #5: Concentrating on One
June 27, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Well! We had a super windy week up here in North Dakota. I picked up tree branches, twigs, and leaves from my lawn every day. I’d have it all cleaned up, then I’d look out the window again and it looked just as bad. Some friends took their camper 45 … [Read more...]
2015 Summer Game #12: One or Two
September 1, 2015 by 1 Comment
This week’s game is chosen in honor of Dr. Cotter’s grandson, Jonathan, marrying his best friend and most amazing woman, McKenzie, this weekend. It was a magical day. I still choke up when I think of Jonathan’s face when he first saw his bride … [Read more...]
