Category: Homeschooling
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Why DO I Homeschool?
When I was first introduced to the idea of homeschooling, I truly thought it was the most ridiculous concept in the world. It was so countercultural that I found myself struggling to wrap my head around it. It was laughable, really. Because how could I, a single individual, be an expert in all things and…
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Rising to the Call
People often tell me… You’re an amazing mom. I don’t know how you do it. You must have the patience of a saint. Bless your heart. And if you know anything about that last one (a notoriously southern phrase) it can be interpreted in a myriad of ways. 😉
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NC ZOO Trip
We headed out to the zoo on Friday after a week of standardized testing, obligations, and a handful of appointments. We were sad that Duff and Maddie couldn’t join us, but they apparently had more important things to do. 😉 We didn’t have to be anywhere at any certain time. We left when we were…
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How Do You Measure Happiness?
I have been struggling here lately with how I measure happiness. I look around through the eyes of the world and very quickly see everything that’s lacking. I want the spacious, immaculate house with eye-catching colors and designs, gorgeous furniture, built-ins, and perfectly organized closets. I want yummy, healthy meals that effortlessly appear on the…
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Bless This House Day
One day, quite a number of years ago, my dear friend Julie opened my eyes to a truth which I had lived out for forever but never plainly understood. Chaos drains my energy. Cluttered rooms, fingerprint-covered windows, piles of dirty laundry, Legos strewn across the floor, a sink filled with dirty dishes, sticky messes, crushed…
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My Oxygen
I set my alarm for 5:15AM. It sounds so early. I allow myself one snooze before I have to get out of bed. Okay, I confess…on really bad mornings, I sneak in two. I pull my hair into a messy ponytail. Grabbing socks and sneakers, I sleepwalk my way downstairs into the kitchen. I boldly grind…
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Homading
I guess it all started with piles. Lots and lots of piles. Piles of laundry. Piles of paperwork. Piles of responsibilities. Piles growing exponentially before my eyes with no end in sight. My middle name was fast becoming ‘Overwhelmed’. I never had a chunk of time coming my way… to organize, plan, create, or…
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Unglued
Isn’t it so cool how God works?? I find He often waits until I’ve reached that critical juncture. Where the pain has become great enough that I’m super motivated to seek change. When my guard slips down in surrender, and I’m prepared to throw out the old and accept the new. This time was no…
