We were on family vacation at the Brainard grandparents' lake cabin in Montana, and five year old Rebekah was determined to catch a fish. She and grandpa went on several short expeditions trying to ... Read More about Kids Say the Cutest Things
Breaking the Monotony of Homeschooling
I have to admit, after 15 years of home schooling, there can be some monotony. The books all look the same. The phonics charts become tedious. The miles of handwriting worksheets are ... Read More about Breaking the Monotony of Homeschooling
Jesus With Skin On
Just like they say "Don't Feed the Bears" in national parks, and people do anyway, my family has this habit of feeding my cancer and whining to feed their own. Scott bought a few snacks on the way ... Read More about Jesus With Skin On
The Longest Day
Last Friday, we drove Grace to a Bible camp for a weekend retreat. We left about 1:30 pm, hoping to avoid the I-5 traffic. Who were we kidding? You people from WA already have knowing knots in your ... Read More about The Longest Day
Organizing Daily Work for Elementary School
I began home schooling with one student in second grade and four kids running around the house distracting us and making a mess. I had the foresight to understand that I would need order, and a lot of ... Read More about Organizing Daily Work for Elementary School
Organizing – No School Room! #1
The split-level home we purchased when we moved to Washington has given us many challenges for home schooling. Because the kitchen, dining room and living room are basically one room, and we don't ... Read More about Organizing – No School Room! #1
