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
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?
We've all heard that expression, but it doesn't always work that way. Yesterday we enjoyed a day where time seemed to slow to a crawl. (Why can't more days be like that? They are wonderful!) We crammed a lot of fun into our day, but without the "time flying" phenomenon. Only on vacation can you … Continue reading “Time Flies When You’re Having Fun” (or does it?)
Disclaimer: This post includes all the boring details of our day and then some! I write this for the benefit of my own family in years to come, so we can catch a glimpse of what our homeschool days were like when they are nothing but a distant memory. I love reading posts on … Continue reading All the Boring Details and Then Some!
We shared a sweet celebration of love with our church family last night at our Valentine Banquet. Delicious spaghetti dinner, beautiful decorations, happy kids, musical entertainment that wove together the beauty of romantic love and heavenly Love seamlessly. As I sat there with friends and family, my kids all a-smile as they cuddled on our … Continue reading Giving Thanks for a Love That Won’t Let Go
My Peace in the Puzzle 