Homeschooling
Real Life Homeschooling
Real life has a way of interrupting… For the past two weeks, colds and flu viruses have kept my family and me under siege. I used to somewhat smirk when one of our kids became ill, thinking, Hey–we homeschool, no biggie. We might have to lay low, but we can still stick with the schedule!…
Finding the Time
Finding time to write is something I daily struggle with as a busy homeschooling mom. We all know about full schedules, most of us are writing around them already. For the past eight months, I’ve been hiding behind one excuse or another but what it all boils down to is fear. I’m afraid that I…
It’s Show Time, Again and a School Update!
I can’t believe it’s show time again. Well, not action show time, but audition for their school’s production of The Music Man is tomorrow. Their small Classical Christian school is non for is top notch performances which is great, but also means there’s a chance they might not get the big parts they are getting…
Cranium Bloom: Nurture Your Child’s Genius
Even before I homeschooled I was always looking for fun, educational games for my kids. When my oldest was 2, he started playing computer games, but they weren’t the frivolous games he plays now on ps2 or the Wii. They were educational. He started out with games like Bailey’s Book House which taught letters and…
First Quarter School Update
It’s already the end of the quarter, the boys, Grace and I have settled into a nice routine. The house is virtually stress free from the hours between 8am and 3pm and everyone is thriving! At first school was an adjustment, mostly for Joey (5th grade) who has to have all his ducks lined up…
New Beginnings
It’s hard to believe that my kids have been in school for two weeks. After three years of homeschooling, I finally felt a release to let them go. I knew it had to be God because despite all the struggles from year to year, I wanted them near, to have control of them and their…
The New Library
Last night, I had the huge privilege of attending a test opening of my local library. Because I am a member of the Foundation Board of Directors, my family was invited to visit and use the library along with many others who work with there. When I walked into the library, I was amazed at…
Chris’ First Week of School!
Chris (13) left this morning with his entire junior and senior high on an overnight retreat. Everyone assures me that when they come back on Friday afternoon, you can’t tell the new from the old students. I know Chris will have a great time! He’s not shy, though not overly friendly, but isn’t afraid to…
First Week Woes
On the second day of school, Joey (10) comes to me after bedtime. He looks sad and distraught and starts off by saying, “I don’t know if I should tell you this or not because you might say something and I don’t want you to.” I immediately think he’s having trouble with a kid at…
First Day of School
I woke up at 6:30 and jumped in the shower ready to start the first day of school off right. After waking the older boys with a “flash” (I took photos) they eventually made it out of be and everyone made it down stairs for breakfast fully dressed and with teeth already brushed. I cooked…