Most of us by this point have packed up Christmas. The prized ornaments have been carefully wrapped, the lights are coiled up, and the tree has either been packed or disposed of. Your house seems a little blank, and surprisingly a little bigger than you remember. As I sat on the couch, hot tea in hand, to reflect on the season, I felt a tug on my shirt. One of the littles was … [Read more...] about Don’t Save It All for Christmas Day
New Beginnings
Last night the ball dropped on a New Year and if you are anything like me...you were in bed. Ah, the life of a homeschool family! To be honest, I don't buy into most of what Americans do to celebrate the start of a new year. However, there is something to be said for a new beginnings. New beginnings are defining, exhilarating, and refreshing. New beginnings breathe … [Read more...] about New Beginnings
Flexibility Matters
I would say that most of us who homeschool know that a great benefit is that we can be flexible in our scheduling. What I didn't expect and always seems to haunt me is the guilt that goes along with venturing from the norm or changing my planned schedule. I know that we homeschool so that we can put our family first, and yet when we need to put our family first, I … [Read more...] about Flexibility Matters
Homeschooling Through the Holidays
I know how challenging it can be to stay on top of your homeschooling lessons during the holidays. I don't know about you, but for me it seems like there just aren't enough days in December to get it all done! We have Christmas parties, church programs, and co-op activities galore! Trying to figure out how to work formal school time into the mix is like trying to … [Read more...] about Homeschooling Through the Holidays
Finding Sustenance
I used to think the easiest thing in the world was to eat. To find what I needed and just whip it into something pleasing for my children and myself for a meal. I took too much liberty with that. Then I had a stroke that took my ability to eat away from me. I can no longer chew, swallow, or digest the food if it got to my stomach. I lost the ability to sustain myself through … [Read more...] about Finding Sustenance