Nature study has been a part of our homeschool since we began, however, there have been seasons when we have been more intentional about getting outside. This school year we have struggled to take nature walks and draw in our journals. I really wanted to change this for the second half of the school year … Continue reading February 2020 and Nature Study
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For this child I have prayed 1 Sam 1:27
Last school year, our family joined a new homeschool co-op. We had been in so many co-ops prior to this one, because I was looking for a group with boys the same age as my son, who shared his interests, and we were on a quest to find a group to fill our need. I … Continue reading For this child I have prayed 1 Sam 1:27
Sewing, Part 2
Placemat Today my daughter and I headed back to our sewing class. The project for today was a mitred placemat. It was definitely more challenging than the pillow we made from the first class. The class was slated to run from 10:00-12:00, but we ended up being there till 1:00. Thankfully, we had a very … Continue reading Sewing, Part 2
I feel I have a mission
Those were the words my oldest son shared with me tonight. He feels God has a call on his life to join the military and use him in a mighty way. I am so thankful he shared his heart with me. He is such a sweet soul and his call to the military is not … Continue reading I feel I have a mission
Sinning Against Each Other
Yesterday, we had our homeschool co-op. After our class was done, the kids left for lunch and the moms remained to finish cleaning up the room. As we were cleaning, we were sharing about our lives, and this week I shared about my Monday failure. Monday, at home during the day with my children, I … Continue reading Sinning Against Each Other
Goals update – 2020 Week 3
2020 Goals Exercise every dayDeclutter each room of my house during the 12 week Uncluttered Course.Learn Calligraphy.Stick to my grocery budget each month.Write every day.Read through the Bible daily with our children. Exercise every Day I missed one day of exercise last week. I ran on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, took a one mile nature walk … Continue reading Goals update – 2020 Week 3
Goals update – Weeks 1 and 2
I know I have been posting soooooo much about goals, and I promise this will turn into only a weekly thing. But, friends, it's January! I'm getting it all out. This is my blueprint for the year 🙂 2020 Goals Exercise every dayDeclutter each room of my house during the 12 week Uncluttered Course.Learn Calligraphy.Stick … Continue reading Goals update – Weeks 1 and 2
A sewing lesson
My daughter and I took our first sewing lesson today. I have never had a formal class and she is finally at a good age to sit still long enough for a lesson and patient enough to complete a project. So, feeling like the time was right, during the Christmas break I signed us up … Continue reading A sewing lesson
How math teaches attentiveness…
We've definitely had our struggles with homeschool math, and we have shed many tears. At times, I have lost my patience. Many times if I am honest. Patience is a virtue, and one I have struggled with over the course of my life. Now, through my children, God is teaching me about patience as we … Continue reading How math teaches attentiveness…
Homeschool…the new semester…
Our first homeschool co-op of the new year was yesterday. The kids were SO excited to see all their friends, who were bubbling over with laughter and chatter. The moms, on the other hand, all looked a bit dazed. There were lots of hugs and catching up on all the holiday trips and activities. Some … Continue reading Homeschool…the new semester…
