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
Swords and Starlight ~ Journeys of Faithfulness
If you’d like to join in the book club for Journeys of Faithfulness by Sarah Clarkson, feel free to join in at anytime. You can find the reading schedule for the 12 week book club at the end of this post, along with additional printables for each week. Although Mary knew great joy in being the mother of Jesus, she most likely experienced moments of grief, pangs of the pain … [Read more...] about Swords and Starlight ~ Journeys of Faithfulness
Keeping Up With Standards
This is a confession. I would ask you not to laugh but I laugh every time I think of this. I like to check out the state SOL’s (Standards of Learning) every now and then to see if my children are on target with their learning. I do not feel the need to go over everything the state lists I am just trying to get a rough idea of what a child should know for their … [Read more...] about Keeping Up With Standards
Sizing Each Other Up
We have all done it. A new mom walks in, and you immediately look her over from her hair to her shoes. Why? Why is it that we do this? For me, I like to check out other people's fashion. I love shoes and purses. They are an addiction for me. So, I like seeing what others have chosen. However, I have also been witness (and maybe guilty on occasion) of being … [Read more...] about Sizing Each Other Up
Learning on the Go
We're about to travel cross country to California. I grew up going on road trips, and my husband hates flying with a passion reserved for mortal enemies. Most people would look on this concept with dread. I'm looking forward to it. Why you might ask? Because think of the wonderful chance to learn we'll have as we drive. Learning Ideas For … [Read more...] about Learning on the Go