My sweet girls. How I want them to know that real life isn't perfect. It isn't rosy and cheerful all the time. Sometimes, life is messy and hard and painful. And... no matter what... we can find joy in our days because they are made by God. Well, this lesson came in a funny fashion the other day. Elayna had just very painfully lost a tooth. A molar. and it bled and … [Read more...] about Real Life
Summer – A Time to Develop Independent Life Long Learners
I love summer. I love the weather, the activities and the times we get to spend together as a family. As a homeschool mom, every season provides an opportunity for learning. Summer just happens to be the time we are more laid back and focused on fun topics. As my kids have grown older, summer is a time for them to really develop their passions. I used to worry that maybe we … [Read more...] about Summer – A Time to Develop Independent Life Long Learners
New Homeschool Year Uncertainty
The beginning of a new school year is upon us. For me, there is excitement and hope for the possibilities that lie ahead, but there is also some anxiety. I often find myself wrestling at this time of year with feelings of insecurity. These questions go through my mind. "Am I teaching my kids enough?" "Have I done enough?" "Am I qualified to do this?" "What if I don't teach them … [Read more...] about New Homeschool Year Uncertainty
Preparing for the School Year: The Marathon Epiphany
It’s time to start school again. I’m not as excited as I have been in years past, although I’ve been talking it up to the girls and putting on my happy face. To be honest, I’m tired. I have put prayer and thought into making changes so our homeschool will match what I feel God has placed on my heart. I have spent the summer reading the Bible in 90 Days plan and 7 Tools for … [Read more...] about Preparing for the School Year: The Marathon Epiphany
A Time for Everything
As a mom one of the biggest things that I struggle with is time management. It is natural for me to think that I am being more productive with my time, the more that I accomplish. I love check lists and the more that I check off, the better I feel. Along with this frame of mind is a common saying that haunts me, “God wants us to be good stewards of our time.” This just makes … [Read more...] about A Time for Everything