There are times when a homeschooling momma’s heart just needs a lift. A gentle whisper that things are going to be okay. Or a loud shout that YOU ARE DOING FINE. Sometimes we all need a little homeschool mom encouragement, including myself. We all want to hear… You are not alone, Momma. And you’ve got this!
The weekend came and went with a whirlwind of activity. Much like it often does. Book club and movie night with my daughters on Friday night. Hustling and driving three kids around to sports on Saturday in addition to shopping, errands, and clothing returns. My husband and I also began work on a small porch…
Are you familiar with Dan TDM? I am. I know all about his Pugs and his wife, Jemma. I recognize his British accent on the TV almost instantly. And I have opinions about his various hair color experiments. (Just so you know, I am a much bigger fan of the purple-ish hair color over the…
I wrote this letter over 2 years ago, in January of 2014 on the brink of my oldest daughter’s purchase of her first iPod. I wanted to record a few of my hopes and thoughts about the “world of texting” that I knew we were about to navigate. Two years later, it is interesting to…
{This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure.} We played Archery Tag, walked down the steps of Katniss’ house, and dreamed of pastries as we stood in front of Peeta’s bakery. It was a dream fulfilled for both of us. An entire day in District 12. Not any District 12. The REAL District 12….
Today at the grocery store, I witnessed an incredible mom. This creative momma had three kids with her ranging in age from about 5 years to 9 years old. Each child had a mini clipboard with part of the grocery list clipped to it as well as their own mini grocery cart from the store. While waiting at the…
It was less than 2 months into my parenting journey. At the time, my tiny little baby just would. not. sleep. ever. Then, suddenly, one night she slept. Maybe 5-6 hours straight. The relief I felt was indescribable. Until the next night. When she barely slept at all. I found myself so upset,”Why can’t…
