I am impatient. I am bossy, stubborn, and a perfectionist. I need grace. My preschooler sometimes shows these same qualities. He needs grace. Some days I'm not sure who needs grace more: he or I. When people ask me how I can homeschool...that I must be SO patient...I want to laugh. They say I must be organized {well, I am that}, and that they could never do … [Read more...] about All It Takes Is Grace
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It’s All a Matter of Perspective
My younger daughter is all about princesses. She eats, and sleeps, medicine and breathes “princess.” That works well when we’re in situations that lend themselves to “princess language.” But we recently took a homeschool field trip to Kids’ Day at the Fair, and there’s not a lot of “princess” going on at the rodeo, agriculture shows and exhibits, or livestock barn. For this … [Read more...] about It’s All a Matter of Perspective
So, You had a Bad Day
Ever struggle with a homeschool day? It was just not right from the moment you got up? Some days, it's easy to see the positive. Some days, it's easier to try and be positive. And some days, you just know it's not going to happen, and you wait for another try tomorrow. You started the day waking up late. It's never good to start behind. The entire day it seems you can … [Read more...] about So, You had a Bad Day
Homeschooling Doesn’t Have to be Public School at Home
"Homeschool" doesn't need to be the public school modeled at home. It just needs to be what works for you and your kids. If you are new to homeschooling {or even if you are not}, please let me explain. I've been hearing a lot of new-to-homeschooling moms say that they have to stick to the "state guidelines" when it comes to homeschooling their kids. I mean no disrespect, but … [Read more...] about Homeschooling Doesn’t Have to be Public School at Home
The Gift of Time
What a delight and treasure childhood is. I love being a parent. To be a homeschooling parent does bring a new dimension and level of responsibility but again I love it! I am blessed with children that have special medical and learning needs. That means that sadly there are times that their hard-earned progress is wiped away in a single seizure or stroke. One moment you … [Read more...] about The Gift of Time