I had such fun reading the responses over the kids’ homeschool “couture”. The crazy thing is that I actually almost stopped them from wearing their outlandish outfits once. We visited with another homeschooling family, who made a weekly practice of taking school on the road. It sounded like a great idea, so I tried it […]
Reason to Homeschool #1001
Homeschool. The only place where army gear is chic, tiaras are all the rage, and bathrobes are always in season.
Our New Baby
When Marie over at PumpkinsMomma posted 2 comments to me regarding her new dishwasher and then posted pics of it on her blog, I thought it was one of those hilariously quirky, but oh, so fun things that only a SAHM (stay-at-home mom, since I finally figured out what that acronym stood for–LOL) could appreciate. […]
After prayer, do the next right thing
I love it when Jesus speaks with undeniable clarity in the Bible. The burning bush to Moses and the voice in the night to Samuel are two of my favorite passages in the Bible. I can safely say that I’ve never experienced the burning bush. The Lord has given me dreams; I’ve made a point […]
Truly Beautiful
For the first week in a very long time, I actually enjoyed a wonderfully ho-hum week. I finished the class I taught at the local store, and I don’t know how it will feel to have Tuesdays back with the kids. We still have about 5-6 weeks of “regular school” left before summer, and I’m […]
Why a Charlotte Mason approach?
The whole world opened to me when I learned to read. Mary McLeod Bethune Be warned that this won’t be a how-to on Charlotte Mason’s approach to education. There are plenty of websites and wonderful blogs that elaborate on her methods and practical application. I am writing to remind myself of where we […]
You Know You’re a Homeschooler When…
I have seen an e-mail from time to time that’s entitled “You Know You’re a Homeschooler When…” If I had a chance, I’d add, “You know you’re a homeschooler when you get the same euphoric glow from shopping for curriculum that most ladies get from shopping for shoes.” I took advantage of my teacher’s discount, […]
How I’ll Be Remembered
Angela over at FruitfulFamily posted an entry that has had me thinking for the last week. I’m sure the post will be a seed for some other work I’ve been asked to complete. Her title was “How Will I be Remembered?” In the post, she pondered the question (she says she rambled, but I thought […]
In the Way of Me
To man belong the plans of the heart, but from the LORD comes the reply of the tongue. All a man’s ways seem innocent to him, but motives are weighed by the LORD. Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. Proverbs 16:1-3 This has been the reflection of my […]
First Sights of the Tooth Fairy
Our youngest, light by two teeth Our youngest, pictured with a seasoned tooth-loser, whom she refers to as "my hero"
Seasonal Memories
I had this wonderful entry 2/3 completed in celebration of the Easter holiday, and then a week just escaped from the calendar. The message is still worthwhile, so I’ll do my best with it. Our pastor’s message spoke of a recent bestseller that claims that, with enough education, Christianity will eventually go the way […]
Making It Warm
We took our spring break this week with the public school kids. The Bible says that he who loves sleep will become poor, but after last week’s time change, I decided to toy with poverty for just one day. We didn’t get out of bed until almost 10 a.m. For my birthday, I sent the […]