Dots seem to be in my world this week. This Semicolon book is all about that little dot that was added to a comma to form a new part of grammar, we studied a modern artist who has made millions painting dots on pumpkins, and I’ve been eating Halloween candy which means I have massive …
Month: October 2019
I was asked to give a list of books that might help a parent understand that different philosophies. HOW COULD I POSSIBLY CHOOSE WHICH ONES?! Every. single.book. that I have read has helped to shape my homeschooling views. There are hundreds of books on the methodologies. I decided to pull books that I thought the …
Another day of reading aloud. I post about it a lot because it’s what we do a lot. It’s just a part of our routine. We always read the Bible first, then whatever book that suits our fancy. There have been some great missionary biographies we’ve read this past year. “You are complaining about cleaning …
I am the least sentimental person you will ever meet. I have no idea why mushy stuff makes me bristle. Thankfully, Ben makes up for my lack of emotions. He’s kind, gentle, and is the first to want to talk. True story: in the 80 hours of driving in the car on our latest road …
Ben and I accidentally woke up just late enough this morning to miss Sunday school. I walked out of my room, showered, but not ready beyond that; but the kids were in the kitchen fully ready to leave, already done with their breakfast. “Mom, we have to leave for church in, like, 9 minutes. Why …
Have you thought about sending your kids to a week long summer camp, but are fearful of the unknowns? Here’s a tip: go to a retreat during the school year to check it out for yourself! A lot of camps have family camp, mother-daughter, father-son, women’s, and men’s retreats! Attend one and get to know …
I post a picture like this with my kiddos playing on the river and I’m so #wildandfree right? #charlottemason? #adventurelearning ? or whatever else. I don’t know about all that. Sometimes we go to the river when we feel like it. Whatever. Can I just leave it at that? 😂 Sometimes this homeschool mom gets …