Outdoor Winter Fun

  One of the many cool things about homeschooling is that during recess, the kids get to play in their own yards with their own stuff. During the winter, my kids love to create “forts” in our backyard. They each have their own and then the neighbor kids come over after school and create their

One Step at a Time

  I love planning ahead and setting goals. Whether it’s for school, vacations, or our finances, making long range plans helps me feel on top of things. Without a plan, I have trouble knowing where I’m going. That’s all great, but there are times when I look at the long range plans and get completely

Immanuel

Immanuel. God is with us. That’s probably my favorite aspect of the Christmas story to dwell on. When I first accepted Christ in 1988, I thought that Christianity was a religion to adhere to. A way of life and rules to follow. Later, I realized that God knows my name. It suddenly became very personal.

Monday Madness

  The three year old painted himself with deodorant. He was supposed to be taking a nap, but he shares the room with his 11 year old brother who left his deodorant in his room. This is after I asked the 11 year old to keep the deodorant in the bathroom where it belongs. The

Thanksgiving! (A little late…)

  Yes, it’s December 1 and I’m just now posting about giving thanks. Call me a slacker. Actually, I was occupied for the month of November participating in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). I finished this year! I wrote a 50,000 word novel in 30 days. It’s a rough draft and not quite done yet,

Proverbs 31 – Burden or Encouragement?

When you think about the Proverbs 31 woman, how do you feel? Discouraged? Baffled how anyone could actually DO all that she does? Inadequate? I’ve been reading a book called “A Year of Biblical Womanhood: How a Liberated Woman Found Herself Sitting on Her Roof, Covering Her Head, and Calling Her Husband ‘Master’” by Rachel

Lies That Homeschooling Moms Believe by Todd Wilson – A Sort of Review

My local home school support group decided to go through this book on their Mom’s nights. Although I don’t usually go, my hubby heard them mention the book and told me I should get it and read it myself. When hubby suggests I buy a book, he doesn’t have to tell me twice! It was

Patience and Wisdom

  Patience. That frequently elusive trait that everyone thinks home schoolers abound in. (Trust me – we don’t!) It’s that thing needed when a child leaves the garage freezer open for hours in 90 degree heat, or when the toddler refuses to nap yet again, despite being clearly tired. It’s what’s needed most when the

More Grace

“But He gives more grace…” James 4:6 More grace? Yup, I certainly need that. I’ve been going through Beth Moore’s Bible study on the book of James and this was one of the verses she camped out on at one point. I’m far from the perfect mother and my kids aren’t perfect, either. Some days

Reducing TV frustration

We finished school last week! Hooray! As we’re transitioning to our light summer schedule (a little math, reading, and daily Bible devotions), there’s a new way to nag Mom. Mom, can I watch TV? Can I play on the computer? The more they ask, the more annoyed I get. I don’t like letting them become