I stumbled across a blog post the other day that offered 10 questions to help you reflect on 2019! I love stuff like this! As I prepare for a new decade, I want to pause and remember this year. It's been a year of growth. It's been hard at times, but overall, so, so good. What makes this year unforgettable? So many things: our annual trip to the beach, taking Jackson to Disney World, the amazing progress Jackson has made in so many areas, realizing what a privilege it is to homeschool Continue Reading
Eight Things I Learned in January {2019}
I have a hard time finding my groove at the first of the year. Most people love a fresh start, but to be honest, January 1st just stresses me out. I feel like I have to do all. the. things. Make all the goals. Why can't I just keep doing what I've been doing? Why the need to change everything when the calendar flips to a new year? It was a few days into the new year when I finally decided on a few things to focus on and said forget the rest! Getting back to my blog was definitely one of Continue Reading
The Homeschool Book That’s Rocking My World…
A few weeks ago I was chatting with a fellow homeschool mom as we took a nature walk with our sons. We talked about curriculums and why we chose to homeschool. We discussed how difficult it is to find your groove when you begin homeschooling. We both admitted we were still searching for groups to join; it can be hard to find your people when you homeschool. My new friend suggested I read a book called, Teaching From Rest. I realized the book had been sitting in the drawer of my nightstand for Continue Reading
When Stepping Out Of Your Comfort Zone Sparks Hope
Jackson and I did something outside of our comfort zones yesterday. We joined our local Wild + Free group. We spent a fun morning tramping through the woods, enjoying nature and the crisp winter day. Joining new groups causes both of us a lot of anxiety. We've had too many bad experiences over the years - people who judge, people we aren't accepting of Jackson's differences. Having a child with differences can make it hard to connect. But connection is exactly what we've been lacking Continue Reading
Will I Ever Feel Equipped?
A few nights ago I sat at the dinner table, head in my hands, and sobbed. The reality that our low-key holiday break was coming to an end and it was time to buckle down with homeschool once again, had me feeling completely overwhelmed. The dawning of a new year - 365 (give or take) days of homeschool - felt paralyzing. Suffocating thoughts swarmed through my head. Jackson's education is on my shoulders. Teaching him to read is my responsibility. Yes, God has called us to Continue Reading