When we officially started homeschooling last year, I promised that it wouldn’t “take over†the blog… This year, I thought it only fair to warn you that I may need to amend that promise, just a little bit. No, I will not be turning this into an all-homeschool, all-the-time sort of site. But, home education, and the …
First Day of School: First Grade
Today was our first day of first grade! . And, it was a great day! (In addition to a smooth first day of school, it was also very productive on the homemaking front as well.  I love our new schedule…and so far, it is working!) Dare I hope that the rest of the year is just like today??  Probably not, but it …
A Day In the Life…
I am a very “task-oriented†person. Give me a plan, a to-do list, a routine, and I am happy. I like schedules.  And structure.  And, I don’t function too well without them. This summer, perhaps for obvious reasons, has not been one of structure or routine. And, it has shown. So, I am sure you can imagine that …
What’s On Your Nightstand? {August}
. On my nightstand this month: . (In comparison to other months, this is actually a somewhat abbreviated list.  Especially when you consider the fact that I have already finished two of them, and, aside from my Bible reading, I’ve just barely started the others.) . The Bible (ESV) – I am continuing with Professor Grant Horner’s Reading System.  With a …
{Not} Back-to-School Blog Hop: School Room Week
In our old house, we had a great loft area, that was the perfect play/school room.  And, it was out of the way of our main living areas.  When we lived there, I said that I was going to enjoy the luxury of a dedicated “school room” while I had it, because I knew that our living situation could always change. . …