Ruby lips in my glass,
Softly whispering comfort, peace,
Their warm kiss lingers.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Dive right in!
The boys (all three of them) discovered a shared love of the diving board this summer. This video doesn't quite do them justice, but it is fun! I am so thankful for the swimming lessons that Jake and Josh have been taking. Not long ago the thought of jumping off of a board into 10 ft of water would have struck terror into the heart of at least one of these gentlemen. What a difference! They have such confidence and joy in the water now. Different boys, different styles; and it turns out that daddy is an awesome diver! He must have been incredible as a teenager, back when he was life-guarding. So many facets to him; after thirteen years of marriage, I'm still learning about who he is. And each new piece makes the puzzle even more interesting and exciting!
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Physics test.
I just finished writing this physics test for my boys. Feel free to use it in your own homeschool science class. Or, you know, just to test how much you remember from your middle school physics class. :-/
Physics I Test : Chapters 1-5 Name:_________________________
*Fill in the blanks, circle the correct answer, write True or False, or write out your answers to the best of your ability. You may go onto the back if you need more space.*
1. Energy is the ability to do ___________________. (1 pt.)
2. Something that changes the position, shape, or speed of an object is called a
______________________. (1 pt.)
3. Acceleration is caused by __________. (1 pt.)
A. Inertia
B. Balanced Forces
C. Unbalanced Forces
D. Potential Energy
4. List the 5 steps of the scientific method. (5 pts)
5. ____________________ gives objects the ability to do work. (1 pt.)
6. Write the formula for work. (3 pts.)
7. True or false? Objects that are moving at a constant speed have unbalanced forces. (1 pt.)
8. Write the formula for GPE. (3 pts.)
9. True or false? Potential energy cannot actually do any work. (1 pt.)
10. Name three examples of different forms of potential energy. (3 pts.)
11. Define kinetic energy. (2 pts.)
12. Greater ______________________ and/or greater ___________________________ will result in greater kinetic energy. (2 pts.)
13.What is the difference between a heliocentric cosmos and a geocentric cosmos? (2 pts.)
14. True or false? Aristotle believed in a heliocentric cosmos. (1 pt.)
15. _________________________________ is the tendency of things to resist a change in motion. (1 pt.)
16. Name the scientist who mathematically proved many of Galileo Galilei’s scientific theories. (2 pts.)
17.Galileo discovered that objects keep going until ____________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________. (2 pts.)
18.The force caused by things rubbing together is called ___________________________. (1 pt.)
19.Aristotle believed that objects were pushed by ________________. (1 pt.)
A. God
B. Momentum
C. Forces
D. Air
20.Explain why it is better to play hockey on the ice than in the grass. (2 pts)
21.Give the formula for Momentum. (3 pts.)
22. Name three things which have stored chemical energy. (3 pts.)
23. Alessandro Volta constructed the first __________________________________. (1 pt.)
24. Which provides more energy, a chemical reaction or a nuclear reaction? (1 pt.)
25. True or false? When the nucleus of an element changes, the element changes. (1 pt.)
26. Explain the process of nuclear fission. (5 pts.)
Physics I Test : Chapters 1-5 Name:_________________________
*Fill in the blanks, circle the correct answer, write True or False, or write out your answers to the best of your ability. You may go onto the back if you need more space.*
1. Energy is the ability to do ___________________. (1 pt.)
2. Something that changes the position, shape, or speed of an object is called a
______________________. (1 pt.)
3. Acceleration is caused by __________. (1 pt.)
A. Inertia
B. Balanced Forces
C. Unbalanced Forces
D. Potential Energy
4. List the 5 steps of the scientific method. (5 pts)
5. ____________________ gives objects the ability to do work. (1 pt.)
6. Write the formula for work. (3 pts.)
7. True or false? Objects that are moving at a constant speed have unbalanced forces. (1 pt.)
8. Write the formula for GPE. (3 pts.)
9. True or false? Potential energy cannot actually do any work. (1 pt.)
10. Name three examples of different forms of potential energy. (3 pts.)
11. Define kinetic energy. (2 pts.)
12. Greater ______________________ and/or greater ___________________________ will result in greater kinetic energy. (2 pts.)
13.What is the difference between a heliocentric cosmos and a geocentric cosmos? (2 pts.)
14. True or false? Aristotle believed in a heliocentric cosmos. (1 pt.)
15. _________________________________ is the tendency of things to resist a change in motion. (1 pt.)
16. Name the scientist who mathematically proved many of Galileo Galilei’s scientific theories. (2 pts.)
17.Galileo discovered that objects keep going until ____________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________. (2 pts.)
18.The force caused by things rubbing together is called ___________________________. (1 pt.)
19.Aristotle believed that objects were pushed by ________________. (1 pt.)
A. God
B. Momentum
C. Forces
D. Air
20.Explain why it is better to play hockey on the ice than in the grass. (2 pts)
21.Give the formula for Momentum. (3 pts.)
22. Name three things which have stored chemical energy. (3 pts.)
23. Alessandro Volta constructed the first __________________________________. (1 pt.)
24. Which provides more energy, a chemical reaction or a nuclear reaction? (1 pt.)
25. True or false? When the nucleus of an element changes, the element changes. (1 pt.)
26. Explain the process of nuclear fission. (5 pts.)
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
New blog
I find myself with a desire to publish my boys' writing, and perhaps some of my own, in a single spot. Therefore, I have created yet another blog for this sole purpose. You will find it at www.OurIEW.blogspot.com .
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Thanksgiving stories
The boys have written Thanksgiving stories and posted them to their blogs. So, head on over and check em out!
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Sunday, November 8, 2009
The Other Side of Motherhood
Frustration building
Heart beats an army cadence
Eyes flashing firestorms
Heart beats an army cadence
Eyes flashing firestorms
Friday, November 6, 2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Today's bit of wisdom
"Look, I can lead you to the bathroom, but I'm not gonna wipe your butt."
No, this was not in reference to actual bathroom usage, either.
No, this was not in reference to actual bathroom usage, either.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Friday, August 7, 2009
Urgh
Trying...to plan...school...for this fall...brain...leaking...out of my...ears....uuuuuuuuurgh......
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Ten!
Joshua is ten years old today. He is officially in that hard to define area between childhood and teenager. I know him so well, yet somehow I wonder if I really know him at all. I can pick out exactly the perfect gifts for him, I know just how to prepare his lunch, I could spot a piece of clothing he would like out of a rack of a hundred he'd hate. But, still, he is changing.
Today I presented him with a large pin to wear to play practice declaring "Today is my birthday!" in bold letters. Yes, I know, many kids would rather be caught dead than wear such a thing in public, but not Joshie. He loves attention, he adores feeling special and having others compliment and single him out. And yet. Tonight he didn't want to wear it. Oh, he would have worn it, because he's still my Joshie, who never wants to hurt my feelings. But I could see in his eyes that he didn't want to wear it. Not one bit. So I told him he didn't have to, and he gratefully tore it off, grinning as he waved and ran off with his brother. My Joshie is changing.
Yes, it was just a pin, but there are so many other little things, all pointing to the undeniable truth that my Joshua, MY Joshua, is growing up. And I have to wonder, how much longer will he sit and talk with me on the couch about everything and nothing, about Bionicles and theology and all in between? How much longer will he love me with that unconditional devotion and unquestioning loyalty? When will the talks turn to fights, the eyes turn downward and away, the hat fall lower until I can't even see his sweet face anymore?
I will lose him. For a time. I have to accept this. I have to hope and pray that someday I will get him back. With wife and kids in tow, most likely. He is such a treasure, I am sure he will make someone an amazing husband and Dad.
But I am getting ahead of myself. Today, he only turned ten. And he looked at me, right in the eyes, to thank me for the great birthday presents, hat cocked askew on his forehead, lopsided grin on his still-boyish face. Then he hugged me. And, I admit, today I held him a bit longer, a bit closer, than I did yesterday.
Today I presented him with a large pin to wear to play practice declaring "Today is my birthday!" in bold letters. Yes, I know, many kids would rather be caught dead than wear such a thing in public, but not Joshie. He loves attention, he adores feeling special and having others compliment and single him out. And yet. Tonight he didn't want to wear it. Oh, he would have worn it, because he's still my Joshie, who never wants to hurt my feelings. But I could see in his eyes that he didn't want to wear it. Not one bit. So I told him he didn't have to, and he gratefully tore it off, grinning as he waved and ran off with his brother. My Joshie is changing.
Yes, it was just a pin, but there are so many other little things, all pointing to the undeniable truth that my Joshua, MY Joshua, is growing up. And I have to wonder, how much longer will he sit and talk with me on the couch about everything and nothing, about Bionicles and theology and all in between? How much longer will he love me with that unconditional devotion and unquestioning loyalty? When will the talks turn to fights, the eyes turn downward and away, the hat fall lower until I can't even see his sweet face anymore?
I will lose him. For a time. I have to accept this. I have to hope and pray that someday I will get him back. With wife and kids in tow, most likely. He is such a treasure, I am sure he will make someone an amazing husband and Dad.
But I am getting ahead of myself. Today, he only turned ten. And he looked at me, right in the eyes, to thank me for the great birthday presents, hat cocked askew on his forehead, lopsided grin on his still-boyish face. Then he hugged me. And, I admit, today I held him a bit longer, a bit closer, than I did yesterday.
Priceless
Librarian: And what is your name?
Julia: Julia Angelique Mckinnis. *pause* But my daddy calls me Goldylocks.
Julia: Julia Angelique Mckinnis. *pause* But my daddy calls me Goldylocks.
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