I've been preparing for the coming school year, and I have to say, I'm EXCITED! I'm not sure that my kids are, yet, but that will come. :) I'm listening to my printer run (and run) while I'm typing, printing out all sorts of educational materials. Hopefully I get a chance to get everything organized in the next month or so. I've been dealing with some health issues, and I'm not sure yet what it will mean. It's in God's hands, but I still struggle to let go. Thankfully, I don't HAVE to control my future, just do my best, with His help, to live to His glory!
My family surprised me with an early birthday party this week; it was VERY nice, and completely unexpected! (no, this one is NOT a milestone birthday...) The photo taken at the restaurant is sitting next to me and I love seeing 15 smiling faces all on my behalf. That really warms my heart!!
I've read a lot lately about the Titus 2 woman. I hope to do some reflection, and share soon. Speaking of sharing, the delegation of packing to my older 2 worked very well! They even helped pack the food from my list, so I was delighted to have that burden lessened. They really are growing into quite wonderful young adults, so loving and responsible. I need to be sure to share my praise more frequently with THEM!
As it is late, I will stop here for the evening. I don't know whether anyone will ever see this other than my family, but I am enjoying sharing.
Saturday, July 5, 2014
Monday, May 19, 2014
This OLD House
Wearing myself out today! Today was my day to take down some "temporary" walls... unfortunately, they're not all as temporary as I hoped, and have some screws into our old studs that will not break free. I am ONE screw away from more space in my room, and I can't make it budge! Grrrrr.
The original plan was to get all this done over the weekend, with dear hubby's assistance and muscle, but my migraine disagreed. I did get some laundry folded and sorted to donate, and found a long-missing remote control, so not a COMPLETE loss, just not as productive as I hoped. Shrug.
Our homeschool day didn't happen today, at least any subjects other than shop class. My kids are amazed at how much Mama can accomplish when I'm on a mission... I think I need to be a fly on the wall in some productive mama's house for a year or so to see how to do it every or most days!
We're planning some cabin-camping soon, so packing is on my mind. 6 people, 1 person in charge of packing. I'm trying to delegate (with a packing list) to my older 2 kids this year, so I'll report back how well that goes!
I've got my grocery list all filled out, so now on to the packing lists.
The original plan was to get all this done over the weekend, with dear hubby's assistance and muscle, but my migraine disagreed. I did get some laundry folded and sorted to donate, and found a long-missing remote control, so not a COMPLETE loss, just not as productive as I hoped. Shrug.
Our homeschool day didn't happen today, at least any subjects other than shop class. My kids are amazed at how much Mama can accomplish when I'm on a mission... I think I need to be a fly on the wall in some productive mama's house for a year or so to see how to do it every or most days!
We're planning some cabin-camping soon, so packing is on my mind. 6 people, 1 person in charge of packing. I'm trying to delegate (with a packing list) to my older 2 kids this year, so I'll report back how well that goes!
I've got my grocery list all filled out, so now on to the packing lists.
Friday, May 16, 2014
It's always better to laugh than cry!
Funny thing, life. We are, each one of us, experiencing our own version of the joys and suffering, fears and bliss. Despite this, we are oddly unsympathetic to so many until we've walked with their circumstances. When you've had a goodly portion of that good and bad, with some empathy and some apathy, I hope you, too find it better to laugh than cry!
I'm a woman who's comfortable in my skin, who loves her sweet kiddos, and her dear husband. I'm an iffy housekeeper, but a good cook, a homeschool mama to R, A, and S, and yet send my little L off to school on her yellow bus. Contradictions, yes. Issues, no.
After nearly 20 years of marriage, it's amazing to learn still more about love, and commitment, forgiveness, and grace. My children have helped me see more clearly both my best and my worst sides. Fixing our old house (pre-1900) has probably brought out some of that "worst"! We're slowly making it more than it was, refinishing, repairing, replacing, et cetera. Is this easy to do with one salary, 2 home-schoolers, a special needs child, and a toddler? Hah. Maybe it will be done before they're grown, or we give up and sell...
Homeschooling is a newer part of our adventure. We dreamed about 10 years ago, but sometimes dreams take a while, so we're just wrapping up our 1st year. I LOVE the closeness, the connection, the joy of seeing their learning! Are there sibling fights? Days of laziness and fussing? Days that we just can't get up and moving? Yes, I confess, and then I get coffee!
I just attended my 2nd parent practicum with Classical Conversations, our main homeschool resource. 2nd one, and crazy me served as a tutor trainer! Tutored first year, and now have trained tutors... I guess I jump in with both feet!! It's so encouraging to meet with so many other like-minded Christian homeschool parents as a community. I really appreciate that encouragement at the end of this 1st year. So many details did NOT happen as I planned. From other homeschool moms, I think that is a given, buuuut, the encouragement was still a fantastic boost!
I'm a woman who's comfortable in my skin, who loves her sweet kiddos, and her dear husband. I'm an iffy housekeeper, but a good cook, a homeschool mama to R, A, and S, and yet send my little L off to school on her yellow bus. Contradictions, yes. Issues, no.
After nearly 20 years of marriage, it's amazing to learn still more about love, and commitment, forgiveness, and grace. My children have helped me see more clearly both my best and my worst sides. Fixing our old house (pre-1900) has probably brought out some of that "worst"! We're slowly making it more than it was, refinishing, repairing, replacing, et cetera. Is this easy to do with one salary, 2 home-schoolers, a special needs child, and a toddler? Hah. Maybe it will be done before they're grown, or we give up and sell...
Homeschooling is a newer part of our adventure. We dreamed about 10 years ago, but sometimes dreams take a while, so we're just wrapping up our 1st year. I LOVE the closeness, the connection, the joy of seeing their learning! Are there sibling fights? Days of laziness and fussing? Days that we just can't get up and moving? Yes, I confess, and then I get coffee!
I just attended my 2nd parent practicum with Classical Conversations, our main homeschool resource. 2nd one, and crazy me served as a tutor trainer! Tutored first year, and now have trained tutors... I guess I jump in with both feet!! It's so encouraging to meet with so many other like-minded Christian homeschool parents as a community. I really appreciate that encouragement at the end of this 1st year. So many details did NOT happen as I planned. From other homeschool moms, I think that is a given, buuuut, the encouragement was still a fantastic boost!
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