Wow. It’s barely August, and I’m actually prepared. For the first time in my six years of schooling at home, I know exactly what we’re doing and have most of what I need.
I should be really excited, and proud of my diligence in being organized early for once. Maybe I am, just a little. However, [...]
A friend of mine emailed this to me recently. I don’t know the original author, but wanted to share it.
I admit too many times I’ve been the garbage truck more than I’ve been the receiver of the garbage! Also, because most of my time is spent with my children (as a homeschooling family), I’m afraid [...]
Many people look forward to the new year for a new start on old habits. ~Author Unknown
I’m sure like many people out there, I’ve been pondering a bit about what I should or shouldn’t do in 2010. I know I’d love to have a nickel for every person making health related goals (including myself!). Setting [...]
My oldest daughter has been into detective/spy stuff for quite some time. We devour Nancy Drew books, and she even created her own detective bag - complete with note pad, flashlight, secret codes, fingerprint kit, etc. Also, one time during our Bible study, I explained how God has plans for each of us. She asked [...]
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The girls are very fond of their American Girl dolls, and play with them often. Last week, they decided it was time for their dolls to be homeschooled, too. It was priceless. I think they spent about 20 minutes getting them all in the correct chairs and stuff. I couldn’t let the event go by [...]
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I was recently chatting with a fellow homeschooling friend of mine. During our conversation, I mentioned someone I knew would be putting her previously homeschooled daughter in public school this year. Although she didn’t say anything, the look on my friend’s face was a clear a mixture of disapproval and condescendence. We finished our chat [...]
If anyone says motherhood was easy, they are either referring to their pet hamsters or they are heavily medicated. I’ll admit, I used to beat myself up over not getting things done perfectly. After I got over that, I would occasionally beat myself up over not getting things done at all.
Over the past (almost) nine [...]
As a homeschooling parent, I’m always on the lookout for ways to “school” everywhere (and still having fun in the process). Recently, a fellow homeschooling friend of mine had what I thought was a brilliant idea (thanks Janna!)
They had taken their kids to see the movie “Night at the Museum 2″, and she suggested what [...]
It was one of those days in our world of homeschooling. Frequent eye rolls, complaining and bickering throughout our morning lessons. I really did my best to be patient. I tried to keep my voice calm - despite having to sometimes raise it above their elevated voices. Somehow amidst the “Why do I have to!?”, [...]
I am blessed to have a husband who helps. Laundry, housecleaning, dishes, changing dirty diapers – you name it, and he’ll do it. You would think I’d be shouting his praises from the rooftops. Actually, these days I do. Unfortunately, it took me a long time to get to that point. My critical nature kept [...]
