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Narration of Edward II…Story of King Robert the Bruce and Bohun
Here James narrates the story from Our Island Story. The Henrys I and II should be Edward I and II. The Scottish king that he never names is Robert the Bruce who you might remember from Braveheart.
Posted in Home School
Tagged Charlotte Mason, Edward II, James, narration, Our Island Story, Robert the Bruce
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What a boy can handle
Yesterday evening we were in the van on our way to the library and then some supper and I pondered aloud “I wonder if there ever was a king that understood that he served the people; a king that acted … Continue reading
Reprove a wise man
There’s something you have no idea about. You have no idea how much I love you and Dad both. Just something my son said to me the other night while he and I were chilling in front of the TV. … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Parenting
Tagged correction, discipline, James, love, security, wisdom
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Father and Son
I do have some things on my mind to write about, but for today I’m going to copy my last post from the old blog. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Yesterday’s math lesson turned into an extended life talk with Dad. Mom went to … Continue reading