Moms help keep the world going in so many ways… I think becoming a mother has only increased my appreciation for my own mother and also for every other mother out there. It is a hard, often under-appreciated job. And one that never really ends. Even though I’m now a mom, I still need a […]
Desert Dwellers
We started our study of native americans before Easter and taking a couple of weeks off to learn about birds before it got too hot. We are now taking that up again as our weather heats up. Since the boys are so young, I decided to start local and spread out from there. They were having […]
Unexpected Places
Potty-training is my nemesis. It is my least favorite part of parenting, bar none. Even just the thought of urine or poo in my carpet or even worse someone else’s floor leaves me feeling panicky. Some mothers seem so relaxed and nonchalant about it. I envy them. I was with a friend once and her […]
"Professional" Help
I’ve talked about inspiration coming from different sources: another blog or a spontaneous idea popping up from a child-selected book. I’m also enjoying finding directed inspiration from curriculum. Sometimes it’s nice to just open up the book and do what it says to do! I grew up using KONOS (from 3rd grade-highschool) and LOVED it. It was such […]
And Counting…
I’m learning that God not only gives us gifts, but he gives them at just the right time. So I take time again to celebrate all of the wonderful gifts in my life – big and small! 196. A mother duck, taking care of her young. 197. little boys who were as mesmerized by the sight […]
Vintage Farm Fun
I love the cute way kids mess up words. My 5 year old doesn’t do it very often anymore, but when it happens I just want to scoop him up and kiss him… Overheard today while he was practicing his glockenspiel for music class- “Look, I’m a musip-tion.” Someday when I’m sitting in bed and […]