Oct 4, 2011 Posted by sweetie

Social Skills 101

There are critics and skeptics of homeschooling who are concerned about home educated children acquiring and developing proper social skills. Here in our home we work diligently to equip our children to face all the challenges they may face when they enter the “real world.” Thankfully, since we home educate we can grab teachable moments throughout the day to guide our children in these skills.... read more

Oct 2, 2011 Posted by sweetie

Nature Study 101

My children love the great outdoors. Climbing trees. Digging tunnels in a pile of sand. Swinging. Running. Sliding. Playing Revolutionary War. Exploring unknown lands. Over the past few weeks, anytime there has been a slight break in the heat, the kiddos have been outside. I love to hear their laughter and their play going on outside. But it isn’t always fun and games outside. Sometimes we are... read more

Sep 28, 2011 Posted by sweetie

Snapshots of my days…

Having such a “large” family, I receive all kinds of comments from people I know and complete strangers. Back when we first went “large” with four children it often bothered me. However, over time, I just take the comments with a grain of salt and a bit of chocolate. I love to chat with sweet, elderly folks we meet in the stores who see the treasure that my children are. I bite my... read more

Sep 19, 2011 Posted by sweetie

Breaking News!!!!

Several weeks ago, my computer started not being nice every now and then. As the days went by my computer became even more difficult and ended up not being usable at all. She decided to stay “locked up” for hours at the time. This made using the computer a bit challenging. I was forced to use my husband’s netbook. So thankful for that option but oh, how I missed all my, hmmm, well,... read more

Jul 29, 2011 Posted by sweetie

Closing the Door

“But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.” Matthew 6: 6 What a beautiful picture this scripture puts into my heart. Going into a room….into the quiet…the stillness…the peacefulness.  Moments or hours alone with the Lord, sending praise... read more