WELCOME!!!

You've made it!!! So glad you did. Welcome. Please grab your favorite beverage and make yourself comfortable. While I've moved to a new "home", I'm still not sure where I'm going. But I am excited to share my hopes, dreams, thoughts, love, pain, joy, life, without edit. Or at least as little edit as possible. … Continue reading WELCOME!!!

Our Homeschool Agreement

We have completed our 2016 - 2017 school year! I am happy to say we survived! Not just survived, but had an enjoyable time. In all my planning I added many things- checklists, a crate system, binders, Morning Time plans, Get to Know Me sheets, etc. But, what I found we needed and didn't have … Continue reading Our Homeschool Agreement

Family Read Aloud- March 2016

Tonight our family finished our very 1st Family Read Aloud book! We read Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder.We loved this book. My almost 10 year old daughter said she gives it 3.5 stars. My son,  7 years old, said he gives it a 5 star rating. When I asked them what … Continue reading Family Read Aloud- March 2016

When Mommy Becomes Student-Teacher: Intro

Our path to making the decision to homeschool our three children was sparked with the passing of SB-277. Before that, it was never even something either myself or my husband considered. We were grateful to have found an awesome school within our shotty school district that had a challenging curriculum and great teachers. A rose … Continue reading When Mommy Becomes Student-Teacher: Intro

A Mommy’s Gotta Do What a Mommy’s Gotta Do: Christmas Trickery!

Dec. 23rd and so much to do still!!! I don't know how this happened. We got most of our Christmas shopping done during Cyber Monday. I was so pumped to FINALLY be on top of things and ahead of schedule. Here I am, 2 days before Christmas, still needing to get stocking stuffers and our … Continue reading A Mommy’s Gotta Do What a Mommy’s Gotta Do: Christmas Trickery!

Is That All?

Is it just me or does anyone else feel like this?I have many days when I feel like I don't get anything done except washing cloth diapers. And I probably only get THAT done because without them the baby would have none. It is an ABSOLUTE must. I'm not even sure how I manage it … Continue reading Is That All?

Are you a Truth seeker?

The Truth just Is. It doesn't have versions or renditions. It isn't up for interpretation or your perspective. The Truth just Is. It can prove you right or wrong. Make you happy or sad. It should be your friend but some have made it their enemy. The Truth just is. It is the measure in … Continue reading Are you a Truth seeker?

This year…

For the past few days I, like most, have been a in an introspective state. Things that I want for my life have flashed before me more times than I can count. Then, I settle on a thought, it over takes me, and I'm inspired. This year, however, I don't have any resolutions, per se. … Continue reading This year…

30 Day Squat Challenge: Day 1- My Tomorrow Is Today

While I was standing in the shower yesterday morning (You know, the place where most moms get a little time to think.), an old Winan's song "Tomorrow" popped into my head. I was thinking about the lyrics and began to wonder- How often do I say, "Tomorrow. Later. I will."? Rather than, "Today. Now. I … Continue reading 30 Day Squat Challenge: Day 1- My Tomorrow Is Today

My Secret Revealed… It’s a sad day.

*Added 5/20-Before you read this post I want to let you know I'm so happy!!! The journey was long, but has finally come to an end. In hindsight, yes, you will see I was crushed by the revelation. But honestly, knowing the information did make things a bit easier for ME. It allowed me to … Continue reading My Secret Revealed… It’s a sad day.