Thinking about what Schuyler said

This was posted on AlwaysLearning tonight, and it struck me so hard, I feel it is me who is leading a miserable life. I do write about crap. Diana Jenner wrote a great line in her blog that sums up my blog "I wanna have a hissy and quit -- and I know that's not the message I want to send". Though I am nearly certain this has nothing to do with me, I feel exposed.

The first paragraph is written by an unknown mom, Schuyler [whose writings I admire] responded:

Wow. See, this is why i never open my mouth! I generally stay away
from mainstream parenting sites, so i forget how typical parents
feel about their kids. Its just really shocking though when i'm
reminded.

I was thinking about this the other day as I followed my unschooling circuit
of blogs. I don't like to read about miserable lives. I don't like to read
about parents and children suffering the "inevitable" suffering that is just
a "fact of life" according to so many sources. I think that the more and
more my life is filled to overflowing with joy and happiness the thought of
reading of someone else's self-inflicted pain and suffering makes me wince.
I am not as thick-skinned as I used to be. I find it so very hard to
tolerated the day-to-day bullying that is so much of mainstream parenting.

Schuyler
www.waynforth.blogspot.com

Quantum Who-What

Can't tell from the lack of posts that the kids and I have been totally busy this month, or perhaps that explains why there is a gaping hole? Ultimate Frisbee is really fun, I love going to the park and playing frisbee for a couple hours. We are all improving so much, it's hard to tell that none of us could throw or catch a frisbee before March 2006, it's only been several months of occasional practices and games, and maybe a couple dozen serious weeks with games and official scoring etc. The best part is the small group: there are 2 teams of 10 players who always play each other, and it's evenly matched. Challenging and fun!

Thanksgiving was great, it seemed easier to plan the meal which was exactly the same as last year: turkey, corn on the cob, green beans, garlic potatoes, bread stuffing, gravy, pecan pie. Because of ongoing food allergies, the kids and I need to watch out or we'll be sick with rashy skin, vomit/ diarrhea/ stomach aches, achy joints, headaches, and behavior/ sleep changes. This year was good.