We're a few weeks into the new year, so I've had some time to really think and settle into a plan. I think I've come up with something sustainable and not discouraging. I recently listened to a really great podcast that sort of blew my mind, I think it might actually change my life. In … Continue reading Why I’m not setting goals this year, and what I’m doing instead
My Best Books of 2018
This has not been a great reading year for me. I did read some great books, but I didn’t read as much as I would have liked. For the last 6 months, but especially since we began school in September, I’ve been in a reading slump. I’ve struggled to make time for books, to find … Continue reading My Best Books of 2018
The gift of self- improvement
Over the last few weeks I've come face to face with all of flaws and weaknesses. It hasn't been very fun, and it hasn't made me feel very good about myself. On a bad day, with all of my faults glaringly obvious and larger-than-life, it seems like the gap between who I am and who … Continue reading The gift of self- improvement
On finding my own home education philosophy
Its been quite the process to figure out exactly how I want to approach home education. It hasn't been easy, and I'm not even sure where I've landed now is very permanent. But it feels right. After lots of prayerful thought and study, I set out to implement a Charlotte Mason* inspired approach to education … Continue reading On finding my own home education philosophy
A little update
I've been pretty absent from my blog for a while. To be honest, I haven't had much to write about. Well, that's not necessarily true. Let me rephrase: a lot has been going on in our life, but I haven't been sure of how to write about it or I wanted to write about it. … Continue reading A little update
Recent Kid Lit faves
We always have a rotating collection of picture books from the library and these are some of our recent favorites. The bear books by Karma Wilson (Bear Snores On, Bear Wants More, Bear Feels Scared...) All of these books, with their rhyming text and adorable animal illustrations, are just delightful. If you've never read these, … Continue reading Recent Kid Lit faves
Our Ninja Week
A few months ago Porter starting taking tae kwon do lessons. To say that he loves it would be an understatement, it is the highlight of his week. He's sure that he's going to be a ninja when he grows up. He said to me the other day while we were on our way to … Continue reading Our Ninja Week
February Reads
I can hardly believe that today is the last day of February. Spring doesn't really arrive in my part of the world until April, but March at least brings milder temperatures and longer days. I love that its getting lighter in the mornings. And soon we'll have the hope of spring at least. This month … Continue reading February Reads
Our First Magic Treehouse unit study: ancient China for “Day of the Dragon King”
As part of my experimentation to figure out what works best for us in our kindergarten year of homeschool, and after a read aloud chapter book fail, I decided to do something I knew Porter would like. Something I had actually been wanting to try for a long time. I made up a unit study … Continue reading Our First Magic Treehouse unit study: ancient China for “Day of the Dragon King”
January Reads
I read two books and listened to three audio books in January. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid (audio) This was an engrossing and well told story, it would make an excellent vacation read. Evelyn Hugo is a very private famous actress who asks a struggling writer hardly anyone has heard … Continue reading January Reads
In the Haven of Our Home 