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I thought if I had more time at home, I would do a better job keeping house. Since I added writing into the mix, I'm not managing my time very well. Who am I kidding. I just really don't like cleaning house. It's boring! I have a low tolerance for boring. I'm a certified brat. (go to http://www.thebratfactor.com/myib.php to find out if you have an inner brat like I do). I had unsubscribed to my Fly Lady reminders because of the guilt I had when I didn't do them all. I read again on her site how my house didn't get this way in a day, and I can't fix it that fast either. I have to remember that I can do ANYTHING for 15 minutes, and take it a little at a time. If you have issues with housekeeping (in other words if you are not a born "cleanie") you should check out the Fly Lady at http://www.flylady.net/. I'm subscribing to the reminders again. It feels like I have a personal coach encouraging me to do my best for me and my family (when I don't let the guilt creep in).
HEY!!! If you like my blog and read it pretty often, why not sign up as a FOLLOWER? There's a link down on the left somewhere that lets you do that. I'd love to know how many folks are reading my blather on a regular basis. Be sure to comment, as well. In fact, here's a topic: I read that the Obama administration wants to make our kids' school day and year longer. He thinks they should stay at school until 5 or 6 pm and not have a summer vacation. The thinking is that more time will make our kids smarter in math and things to compete globally. My view is that our kids are smart, but don't care about excelling. They want to have fun, because that's the American way. More time at school will not do anything about changing the attitude toward being excellent. Okay...Discuss.
Monday, September 28, 2009
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Well, if I've learned anything it's that I never trust anyone who says, "Obama says..." unless I see him actually saying it. However, for the sake of argument, let's say that he did say it.
ReplyDeleteFor one, I am in full agreement that our children need a longer school year and a longer shcool day. Hell, *I* needed a longer school day. The majority of parents out there are working until 5:00pm and being able to pick them up when they get off work would be awesome. Also, it would prepare them for a world where you actually have to put in nine or ten hours to get a work-day accomplished. So, yeah, "huzzah!" to the proposal.
Here is a link to the article I cited regarding the longer school day/year proposal. http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/sep/29/obama-pushes-longer-school-days-shorter-breaks/ And here is another. http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/2009/09/29/2009-09-29_obama_plan_to_lengthen_kids_school_days_shorten_summer_vacation_could_stress_the.html Having taken child psychology and raised two children, as well as having been a substitute teacher and daycare worker, I am of the opinion that children need to have as much time to play and be children as they can. As it is, recess has been cut to around half an hour--if they are not held in for punishment. No amount of legislation will change the fact that children need to play and have down time. There will be time enough for work in the next 50-60 years of their lives.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the comment, Doug! I enjoyed our conversation yesterday. You're my favorite brother. :)
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