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In 2011 I ended a blog with these words: “There may be a time for worksheets and drills, but for Sweet Pea, it isn’t now.” Through tears, prayer, hours of meditation, and confirmation from our community, the time has come
Last week Dear Husband was away on business and I was left to #weallschool all alone. I dropped off Sweet Pea at middle school (while Gypsy Boy slept in) I attended the parent/principal coffee update at the middle school, which
A few of you have noticed that my little Sweet Pea is now a blogger. She has watched me blog for all of her life and one night right after watching me post she asked if she could have a
So, if you happened to read Sweet Pea’s blog, she mentioned that I threw out the math curriculum with the television. She asked me why. I said, “It’s a little complicated, Sweet Pea.”I must admit that I like the philosophy
This is what I heard as the kids came screaming into the house last night after a walk with Papa and the new puppy Temple. What did you find? As Gypsy Boy picked himself up from the floor (he had
So, when school is at home, do you take a school break? Usually in my house, no. No, because at the tender ages of 5 and 7 years old, academics have not really been strenuous. However this year, we began
People often ask, “Why do you homeschool?” I have several reasons but one makes the top 10 list and it is: I love the everyday analogies that pop up during the day, reminding me of our relationship with our Heavenly
Since my little Gypsy boy was 3 years old (he is 5 years old now) he has asked to play the violin. We thought the violin would require way more fine motor skills than our boy could handle at 3,
Life has been rough lately. Nothing extraordinary. But enough to get my attention and make me run to God for a reality check. It seems like parenting has been becoming weary for Ben and me. The kids seem extra clingy,