Thirty-something, fashion-conscious, intelligent, abnormally “normal” homeschooling mother of 4 seeks fellow homeschooling mother with similar interests and with similar aged kids for get-togethers to share ideas, books, field trips, play dates, science labs, and friendship.
Must be vain enough to wear make-up, have an actual hairstyle, and appreciate the value of a great fitting pair of jeans. Please no denim jumpers or polygamist braids. Must be able to have an intelligent conversation about something other than organic farming, home birthing, and attachment parenting. Must own a television, have cable, and be able to name at least one character from “The Office”.
For playdates, children must be updated on vaccinations and arrive with clean clothes, hair, faces, and fingernails. They may not dispell the realities of Santa Claus, The Tooth Fairy, or The Easter Bunny to my younger children. No public nose-pickers (over the age of 4), or thumb-suckers (over the age of 6).
If you know of anyone that fits this criteria in my area, please pass this along. I am in desperate need of a fellow homeschool mom that’s as abnormally “normal” as I am. Thanks!
I love it!
I only homeschooled for one year, but I never clicked with anyone. Maybe I just needed a personal ad like that 😉
I think the denim jumper exclusion is a deal breaker- no self-respecting homeschooler would dare through out her trusty denim jumper.
What a funny little comic!
I got my fun treat today so I just wanted to stop by and say thanks! It smells so good and I am excited to use it!
Very funny — I feel like I am too normal or too weird for most everyone! My daughter got to choose cookies to bring to an event last week, and I was actually feeling embarrassed for bringing Oreos — couldn’t we at least find Newman Os? Plus, I am pretty sure 90% of those people who claim to use their TV only for Frontline and nature shows after the kids are in bed are either lying or in total denial. Ditto the people with no TV who watch DVDs on the computer — hello, how is this different from TV?!
And thanks for stopping by my blog.
See, I’m glad you wrote about this stereotype because I harbor the same one. I hope it works because it would suck to be alone with a weirdo all of the time. And I don’t mean your kids, because they certainly don’t look weird.
One question: Were there actually boys at ballroom dancing camp? How did their moms get them to go? I need lessons.
Just so you know you completely opened my eyes to homeschooling. You and your kiddos are wonderful.. and wonderfully normal. I brought this topic (homeschooling) up the other night at a family event and felt like I got pounded into the ground. Let’s just say we had to agree to disagree. Way to break the mold wendy:)
You are hilarious!
Not sure if me and my kids are “normal”, but Keller sure misses Erik! I was just thinking today that it was a shame you guys moved, you were delightfully normal. P.S. I love the new blog look!
P.P.S. I just saw that you visit Seriously So Blessed. Is that blog hilarious or what?
I don’t know, I think you may have set your standards a little high… hahaha
Homeschoolers get a bad rap. All the moms I know who are doing it are amazing…cute, normal and fun. You seem to fit right in!
Yay! I’m here :)! I have learned a great appreciation for those jumpered, bean sprout milkshake drinking, home-birthing homeschooling moms….but I’m not one of ’em :)!
We have a great community here! Even though I’m letting my older two try out public school for their very first time this year, I’m still homeschooling my preschooler and will forever consider myself a homeschool mom! Anyhow, I’m not sure what part of Idaho you’re in, but there are some great co-ops starting soon, and we have a really neat mothers group. Feel free to email me and I’ll tell you whatever you need ! zbug1@msn.com
But I warn you–my 8 year old has been known to still pick his nose on occasion…. !
You are a funny lady! Well, I am pretty abnormally normal I would guess. We homeschool when needed, and public school when needed. Except for the vaccination thing, we are two peas in a pod. Although, I do love the “natural” stuff, it isn’t what defines me, and I could never give up make up, highlighting my hair, and pedicures. Uh, hello! And, oh……Dwight, Pam, Michael….and so on. Love The Office!
PS. I co-run TEACH http://www.teachcoop.com