Taking Our Time

book report

Sometimes I forget that that I have all the time I need to teach my kids. The days fly by and year end is just around the corner. When I look at the calendar, I let the pressure to “finish” on time take away from the joy of teaching and learning. I forget that we [...]

When I need to step away.

legoland

We had such a wonderful weekend. It was pretty relaxing. I spent most of the weekend reading while the boys played video games, Legos, and whatever else they could find that offered air conditioning. That sounds a bit like I neglected my kids, but they were certainly happy no one was bugging them to do [...]

We’re Accident Free!

accident free for 2 days

It’s a regular morning here at our house. The kids are up and eating breakfast and getting ready for the day. By breakfast, I mean ramen noodles. My kids wake up around 6:30 and start school around 8. Have you ever wondered that about homeschool families? I don’t know about other homeschool moms, but I [...]

When Your Homeschool Curriculum Isn’t Working…

homeschool curriculum

Choosing the right curriculum for you and your child is no easy task. It takes time, research, and money to make the right choice for your family. Sometimes the pressure to pick the perfect curriculum can be overwhelming. Not only are there tons of varying styles of homeschooling, but there’s thousands of publishers to go [...]

School Happens: The Homeschool Room {or not}

Notice the fire hydrant. You need one of those too.

When school happens at home, there’s a certain kind of clutter that you’re forced to deal with begins to grow on you. You realize it’s an endless battle not worth fighting. The fact is, school is messy. We don’t have a separate homeschool room, and this used to bug me. But, I’ve grown to love the chaos that is [...]