There was a time when I loved homeschooling. I loved researching ideas for lessons. I loved finding interesting books and creating unit studies. I loved spending time with my kids as they enjoyed learning new things. It was a lot of work, but it was fun and I loved it. These days homeschooling has become
We live in a culture where one’s worth is often directly connected to their occupation. The position I find most scrutinized is that of a stay-at-home mom. Think about it. If you met a new group of people and learned the occupation of each during introductions, would you view differently a doctor compared to
I’m not alone in my adoration of autumn. There is something magical in the advent of fuzzy socks, hot apple cider, and our annual leaf nature study. Or maybe this is just what our homeschool looks like. I also can’t be the only one who has been busy “pinning” pumpkin recipes alternately with pumpkin
Some days, nothing works out. The toddler screams and throws his toys. The four-year-old refuses to nap and the seven-year-old crosses her arms and pouts over her math. All. At. The. Same. Time. You cleaned your house yesterday, but today, dirty dishes cover the counters, an unattended spill dries on the carpet, and toys
Hey Mama, You are like Ruth, faithful. You are like Esther, courageous. You are like Martha, a servant. You are like Mary, a student of the Lord. You are like Deborah, brave. You are like Eve, fruitful. You are a Mama and a wife. A care-taker, cook, teacher, lover, tear-wiper, heart-keeper. It’s a complex,
Flashback to the early 1990s! I was a young mom, interested in homeschooling, who noticed all of these amazing, well-behaved children who respected their parents. I wanted children like that! As time went on, our family thrived with homeschooling. However, my children squabbled with one another. They were not perfect. Sigh. Comparing Ourselves to
