Our First Year of Homeschool: Small Changes in Our First 2 Months.
Adjusting to our new homeschool life has certainly had it’s challenges but the freedom to do things like this make it worth it.
Making Acorn Beads
It’s been in the 80’s lately and not feeling too autumnal but cooler weather is on the way. I noticed some huge acorns outside on our walk the other day and I forgot about a little craft I had not made in a long time: acorn beads. I posted my… Continue reading »
Day at Jamestown Settlement
Every once in awhile, I’d say outloud “we should really go to Jamestown”. I hadn’t been in about 25 years but I did remember Jamestown Settlement capturing my imagination as a kid. And with our new flexibility as homeschoolers the only thing standing in our way of going was us.
Inspired Thanks to WOW Summit
I signed up to go to WOW Summit and I’m so glad I did.
Boys Will Be Boys: A Mother’s Plea For Help.
Every day as I raise my 4 boys I remember this. Every day there is some example, somewhere that I can set for them… and every day there is some example somewhere that makes that job more difficult.
Homeschool Adventures: Slowing Down
Several people have asked me how homeschool is going and I haven’t really had the ability to answer that question.
For the Moms Who Don’t Love Everything
I’ve noticed a weird trend and I’m not sure if it’s a recent thing or not… But somewhere there seems to be this idea that we are supposed to look back on every memory of parenthood and miss them… we’re supposed to love the tough moments and the hard days because… Continue reading »
5AM Wake Up Call
Just before 5am on a Saturday: Child 2 woke up having apparently had a dream about bugs in his bed but was too afraid of the dark hallway to come to us so just yells to me from down the hall. Child 4 was nursing to stay asleep and would… Continue reading »
We’ve Got Work to Do.
“Mom, I’m never going to like learning.”
Is LuLaRoe Worth the Hype? LuLaRoe Review and Giveaway
The first time I saw someone wearing a LuLaRoe dress was at a baby shower. I think the room stopped and I felt a breeze as heads turned to compliment this dress. It fit the wearer perfectly, had a great bold print (but not overwhelming) and was, of course, complete with… Continue reading »