I absolutely love Charlotte Mason's analogy of a child being born with a mind ready and able to "digest" ideas just as his body naturally digests and is nourished by food. Exposing children to these ideas that will nourish their minds requires laying a varied feast before them. That's one reason we incorporate so many … Continue reading This Term’s Feast
~ I ~ So it's been quiet around here. This past week was our "sabbath" week. I just find I can't push us past six solid weeks of school so we took this week off. The week started out a little rocky with lots of complaints of boredom and the like, but by the end … Continue reading Tidbits from Our Week of Rest
What a hard and wonderful day! Those who know me well know that I hate "good-byes". I'm also not a fan of showing my emotions in public. But today I couldn't hold back the tears as I walked through that hotel lobby with my sobbing kiddos trailing behind me after saying good-bye to our friends … Continue reading Hello…Good-bye
We did something a bit different for nature study today. Last week I followed a link (can't even remember where I saw it...maybe on the Ambleside Online forum) to a downloadable nature journaling curriculum from the California Native Plant Society. Now you might be wondering why on earth someone living on the east coast of … Continue reading Learning to Draw Birds
When it's time to settle, but you're just not ready...when you cry for more cuddles, how can I say no? How can I say no when your little head of fine blonde hair won't nestle under my chin forever...when the soothing smacking of a pacifier won't be heard for much longer under this roof? Your … Continue reading How Can I Say No?
My Peace in the Puzzle 