In the fall of 1990, I spent a good deal of time on the sofa, nursing my firstborn, and was so intent on becoming a good mom that I read parenting books like mad as I sat there– mentally filing away some info and discarding as much. (I would also rock that little bundle…
My kids had plenty of electronic toys as they were growing up, so I’m not going to say we didn’t benefit from them or that we didn’t have fun with technology. We actually loved it. Both of my kids learned to read easily, partly because of the Reading Blaster PC software. (Do they still make…
In my family history, there seems to be a genetic tendency to be obsessed with photography. My dad loved it, and he inspired me. One of my sisters still shoots film, and while her style is much different than mine, her candid shots of family events capture memories that would otherwise be missed. (And, if…
Happy Friday dear readers! Just a quick post today to share a couple of photos from our week. First, my sweet girl. She is now a 2012 homeschool high school graduate, and I couldn’t be more proud of her. She has fought through chronic illness (as has my son), and achieved much. What a precious gift…
Flashback many years. My daughter’s first birthday was around the corner, and I wanted a Sesame Street cake for her party. A friend of mine suggested I decorate the cake myself. She had been decorating cakes for years, and I immediately thought she was really overestimating me. I had never decorated a cake in my life, and…
Since my last post, spring happened, and I’m so sorry to have been absent for so long! A little bit of health scare for my husband (he’s o.k.), a trip to Jupiter, Florida, family events, and one tired me later, I am back in the blogging groove. The trees are a lot greener, the sky…
Hello! I’m writing from my heart today. I haven’t often talked about the children my family sponsors through Compassion International. I used to think talking about our sponsorships might appear a little prideful, maybe even self serving. As in, “look at us – look at the good we are doing.” Now, though, I see how many opportunities I’ve missed to share about…
Choosing a homeschool curriculum can be overwhelming. Whether you’re just starting out and choosing an elementary program or choosing high school books, there are so many choices. As a former homeschool parent, I hope some of my experiences will help you through the process. (Both of my “kids” are now 20-something college graduates!) I was…