Last week I was out on account of a sickness, so I am resuming my homeschool posts! I promise homeschool won't take over my blog forever! Just getting these posts out of the way, and then I'll resume to our daily musings. ;) In my last post, I talked about some of the "why's" of homeschool, and I've compiled some of the questions I've been asked a lot to answer here. How DO you homeschool? Logistically speaking, it's not hard. Check with your state laws - Utah is quite homeschool-friendly. I mailed in a simple affidavit that states I will be in charge of my child's education until further notice. Then I drove my kids away from their last day of school, and we were homeschooling! We planned what we'd do for the year with the ...
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Why Homeschool?
I think I'll be having a few hefty homeschool posts coming, because it is a LOT. I wanted to address a few questions I've been asked, because most of them were questions I had myself! First of all, Why homeschool? Believe it or not, I am not TRYING to be the most unconventional person I know. I have just simply always felt guided and prompted, and I've always been willing to do what is right for my own family, regardless of what is right for anyone else's. Well, that's much of the attitude that lead me to homeschool. I find that the longer I search homeschool, the more reasons I gather of why it's a right fit for my family. So this is a complex question to answer. But the main reasons that kept me circling back around to ...
sixteen candles
Sixteen years ago, my life was changed forever forever and forever. I was thirteen, and my oldest sister Angie, delivered her first baby. The first grand-baby on our side - and since I am the youngest, the first real baby I experienced in my own family. I remember walking into the hospital room to meet my baby nephew, his mama, absolutely glowing - the most beautiful I had ever seen her - which was saying something because my sister is a beautiful girl. I was immediately moved to tears, weeping as I held my precious nephew for the first time. That magical day was just the beginning of what would be THE MOST treasured relationship of my years that far. That boy clung to his aunties as the bonus mamas they were, and I've been ...
first week
Well we finished up our first official week of homeschool! How do I feel? Full-hearted, and exhausted. A bit isolated, but more alive than ever. Each day had it's own trials and tender mercies, each day brought it's own magic and fulfillment. I was flooded with more fear, doubt, and anxiety last week than in the weeks prior, but I also felt a calm and steady reassurance, anytime I would offer those restless feelings up in prayer. My biggest blessing right now is how much my girls are enjoying our new life. They have become even more capable this past week, getting used to our 'flow' with tidiness and good habits, helping with cooking and the younger kids, and diving deep into literature and conversation with me and each ...
crafts with kids | simple felt bows DIY
It's not all bad watching my little girls grow up! Lately they have taken to crafts... and specifically digging up old tutorials on my blog like THIS ONE and making my heart just explode. There was a time I crafted all the things, so it's been a fun little aspect to bond over. I knew they were getting pretty advanced, and could probably handle a hot glue gun. I used to always make the girls bows, but I guess over the years they've become more available and cheaper to buy. But Stella especially wanted to craft up some bows, so I told her I'd teach her. This was the perfect craft project for my little eight-year-old! We made Stella and her bestie, Zoe, a couple of matching bows one quiet afternoon while the baby napped. Here's ...
home sweet homeschool | how we got here
I have a lot to share on homeschool, and how we got here. I have already received many questions about our announcement making the switch from public school to homeschool. I will be working to share more information about this, and our family's personal journey with homeschooling, starting today with really how we got here (it's a long post). I'll get into the why's of our decision in posts to come, so stay tuned if this is an area you're wanting more info on! I also want to thank everyone for the well wishes, and support as we embark on this new path. I have been nervous to share, but as I have, you guys have received us so well. Thank you thank you for showing us love! ....................................... Early early in my ...
