This morning I am sipping my coffee in a still-quiet house, knowing in one hour kids will rise and plans for the day will unfold as we face another Tuesday of uncertainty and unfamiliar territory. Hearty breakfasts are beautiful soul therapy, by the way. We are making history, you and I. ...
Homeschool
Lessons I’ve Learned About Blogging and Home
I've been picking away at this blog for over five years now. It began with dreams of beautiful home photos, helpful DIY tutorials, and a longing to be included in a community of like-minded bloggers whom I respect and admire. In actuality, my blogging road has been somewhat lonely. I've ...
A Studio for Mom ~ Part 1
After shuffling three children out the door at three different times this morning, I spent 30-45 minutes walking through the house finally putting things away from last weekend. Take down the birthday banner? Check. Put away string, scotch tape and push pins used to hang banner (stuffed ...
School Days Begin
Gabriel, Isaac and Amaya ~Oh, how my heart overflows with love for you three. Today began another year of homeschool, another season of Bible reading and memorization, Latin prefixes, cone and sphere volumes, multiplication tables, rises and falls of empires, synthesis of atoms and molecules, ...
Baking for my Family
This blog was conceived from my love of furniture refinishing, decorating, and all things design. Oh, don't misunderstand me. I still love those things...! I can get downright giddy were you to come over this afternoon and talk furniture over a latte with me. Matter of ...
Reflection for 2012
The first day of 2012. A brand new year. I'm sitting here in the office surrounded by piles of receipts, candy wrappers, items I plan to mail to Afghanistan for my brother, kids' thank you notes in need of envelopes, and an empty water bottle that needs to be ...
