When it rains a lot, this is what I imagine… Afternoons spent cozy-ing up under blankets, reading books on the couch. Staring through the windows watching the rain fall. Puddle-jumping during the breaks in the clouds or under a fine mist. A hush, a calm. Peace. Wait. Stop. Rewind. Here’s to reality: Once school […]
Experience Farm Life
One of the blessings of living in my parents’ basement right now is that the kids can experience farm life. It looks to me like they’re thriving…. Sibling fun… Chickens…They even get to help with the canning… And Farm Chores. As homeschoolers, we’re always ready to turn life into a lesson ….even a lesson on […]
How We Incorporate the Preschooler in Our Homeschool
Since the older kids started school in July, I’ve been contemplating how to incorporate the preschooler in our homeschool. Honestly, I don’t take preschool very seriously. I believe that this age is more of a time for play – hitting the books shouldn’t be for at least another year or two. However, I do find […]
Dad’s Homemade Applesauce
From harvesting the apples in the neighbors yard, to gathering again in the kitchen a few days later to make homemade applesauce, these are the moments to enjoy and savor. It was late in the morning. John and the kids and I finished up our various chores at the house before heading down the driveway […]