It is a beautifully sunny, 74-degree day here in coastal Texas, and with the oldest at college and our son at the dentist, the youngest decided to school outside. Funny, this was my vision when we first began homeschooling—days outside on a picnic blanket, completing schoolwork and viewing exotic animals. (You can stop laughing now). […]
A Blessed Heritage in Kid’s Language
Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. 4 Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. 5 Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court. Psalms 127:3-5 In my […]
Our School in a Notebook
Not too long ago, I read a great article from a friend on recognizing and recuperating from homeschool burnout. I’ve had that season in my life, but what struck me in reading through her post this time was a quote from Miss Charlotte Mason: The object of children’s literary studies is not to give them precise […]
Inspiring Greatness
Today, the 8-1/2×11 coloring page is way too small for this budding artist, so he decides to express himself on your white wall. Yesterday, she approaches you with 10 shirts, 3 pairs of ever-so-slightly different pairs of jeans, and 5 shoe options to create that perfect outfit because she has “nothing to wear.” But could […]
Enjoying the Simplicity of Life
My blogging buddy Danielle (whom I have actually met in real life) posted a wonderfully profound blog entry on loving the simple in life. It took me back to where my life has been over the last few months. I stepped away from some work this summer that was really wearing me out. With a […]