Homeschooling and lifelong education . . . one day at a time
I remember when Raisin was in his can’t-talk-only-scream terrible two’s and I dreamed of the day that I’d get a break from it all: elementary school! At that time, I did not know then that I would end up homeschooling him, and that in some respects I’d never get a true break. I’ve always wondered how […]
My posts have been sporadic lately, but there is a great reason for that. Our family is expecting another little one to join us in the fall. Between homeschooling, Strawberry’s 3-year-old energy, and pregnancy exhaustion and sickness, it has been rough going! Because I’m feeling better now, I am all the more excited to share […]
My little Strawberry-girl turned three two months ago, and the fact that it has taken me so long to get this post written is a testament to how crazy life is with her around. The truth be told, I would not have it any other way. Strawberry keeps me on my toes but she makes each moment […]
This past Sunday was Grandparents Day, and although I did not have a chance to post about it then, I have been thinking for some time about how much I learn from my children’s grandparents. Grandparents teach me how to be a better parent. It is so important to let my kids get to know […]
It is the first blogging anniversary of Makeovers and Motherhood, and she celebrated with a cash giveaway, plus a list of ideas for making our homes happier! She has teamed up with blogging friends to share their tips for 365 days to a happier home. My tip relates to making our house a home by […]
As we learn about the pioneers of history, I decided to focus on a different kinds of pioneers in our family histories today. As we do personal family history research, we find fascinating stories of pioneering. Merriam-Webster defines pioneer as follows: : a person who helps create or develop new ideas, methods, etc. : someone who […]
It’s one thing to be depressed during a bitter cold winter with record low temperatures. I’m pretty sure I was not the only one going a bit stir crazy this winter! But it’s another thing to feel down for days on end when the sun is shining and the weather ideal, when getting out of […]
As local schools get out, I’ve heard friends exclaiming their frustration with how to get their kids to stop fighting, how to get their kids to stop acting bored, and how they are going to keep kids busy for a summer. I was delighting in the fact that nothing has changed for us, since homeschooling […]
I have a son (Raisin is the name I’ve affectionately given him on my public blogs) who turned 5 last year and a daughter (Strawberry Shortcake) who just turned one. Needless to say, I’ve been concentrating on Raisin in terms of home education this year. But I am thinking I really should not neglect my […]
