I’ve often wanted to be really, really super at something – extraordinary, even. I have thought it would be so cool to be able to sing like my friend, April – she’s really amazing; write a book that would capture the attention and inspire the masses; or be able to effortlessly paint or draw anything [...]
My kids have always been really good eaters. They’ll pretty much try anything once. They’re a lot like me in that regard (which is why I’m currently doing the Weight Watchers program). However, I’ve often thought they didn’t get enough fruits and veggies in their diet. I’ll be honest, I’m all for letting them have [...]
For years, my husband has complained about Valentine’s Day. “Why do I have to buy flowers or candy just because it’s Valentine’s Day? I could get you flowers every day of the year, and just because I don’t do something on Valentine’s Day, I’m instantly a jerk.” Some of you ladies may need to stop [...]
Once, when my youngest daughter was five, we purchased a large jar of pickles. Upon returning from the store, she immediately wanted one. After several failed attempts at opening the stubborn jar, I sighed and said: “We might have to wait for Daddy to get home and help with this thing!” Within a minute, I [...]
Dear Peyton and Madden, One thing I’ve noticed during our years of homeschooling, is how well you two get along. Yes, there is the occasional tiff – and sometimes it’s not so occasional. However, mostly you play exceptionally well together. There are also times when you might be arguing one minute, then sticking up for [...]
Disclaimer: I’m not a dietitian or a doctor, and I don’t play either on TV. I also didn’t stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night, but that’s another blog. Recently, I read a health article that highlighted five foods you should eat every day. Being the article it was, the foods obviously had some [...]
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This is a tough time of the year for me, as I’m sure it is for many homeschoolers. More cold and rainy days than warm and sunny days seem to push me into a state of, dare I say, apathy. Curricula that was shiny and crisp is now worn and tired. The bubbly excitement of [...]
“Lord will you please get me through this morning?” seems to be a prayer I lift up many times as a home schooling mother. I write that with a sprinkling of humor. However, as a Christian, I can’t think of anything more important than infusing prayer with our teaching. As home schoolers, we have the [...]
Over breakfast, my daughters and I began discussing when we could put up the Christmas tree. My youngest piped up with excitement in her voice and said “I love remembering the stories of the ornaments!” Immediately, the three of us began listing our favorite ornaments, how we got them, and what story was attached to [...]
While the girls and I were running errands the other day, the subject of cussing came up. After we all talked about how bad it was, my six-year-old chimed in. “I don’t cuss,” she declared. “I’m God-friendly!” Of course, I laughed at first. Then, I processed her choice of words and realized how perfect they [...]
