In elementary school, children learn about the different sentence types, where sentences are categorized as statements, commands, questions, or exclamations. The sentence, "Nip it in the bud.", for instance, is a command because it's indicating that some kind of required action must take place. And for those of you who aren't old school, "nip it in … Continue reading Nip It in the Bud…Airing Dirty Laundry
There are a lot of things I've learned in my adult years of life and one of those things is to never be too hasty in throwing away ideas, information, and objects. If they were important to you at the time, then they could possibly be important to you in the future. That may be the pack … Continue reading Structure: Step #3 – Build Your Home with SMART Goals
Please don't judge me for what I'm about to tell you, and here it is... I'm an habitual homebody. That's right. I said it. I absolutely LOVE being at home, and I'm not saying this in a "couch potato" sort of way. Just pencil me in as the classic textbook version of a mom who could keep herself … Continue reading Homeschooled, Not Housebound
Friday is my big cooking day; I'm practically in the kitchen all day long. But, it's totally worth it, because all the effort I put into the culinary arts on Friday usually pays off for about three days, which equates to a Friday meal and left-overs on Saturday and Sunday. I absolutely love that! As I was putting … Continue reading Teaching Hand-Saving Techniques
The weekend is, without a doubt, my favorite part of the week for multiple reasons, one of which is the reuniting of my whole family back together again. After being deprived of Junior's presence for almost 5 whole days out of each week, I finally get to see my boy once more. Junior is my second child … Continue reading “Going Out” or “Outgoing” Board
My online lexical companion, Dictionary.com, lists one of the definitions of "expectation" as "something expected; a thing looked forward to". Sounds like a pretty straight forward definition, right? Well, so you would think, but let me quickly turn your attention to just how convoluted the practical application of this meaning can be. Here we go. Think about the numerous times … Continue reading Structure: Step #2 – Follow-up with Expectations
Have you ever noticed how it's slightly less stressful to teach someone else's child how to drive rather than your own? It's almost as if you were born with an extra dose of patience to use in such instances. Sound somewhat relatable? Well, I'm perhaps one of those oddities who was surprisingly in chill mode … Continue reading The Golden Rule of Patience
As a parent, you won't have much if any say in what teaching methods are presented to your children when you send them away for 7+ hours in a day. You do, however, have control over what you expose your child to within the confines of your own home. Whether homeschooling or not, it's important … Continue reading Visual Aids for the Interactive Learner
Earlier this afternoon, I had the opportunity to dine and fellowship with different generations of incredible women (and one sweet brother-in-law and guest) from my Husband's side of the family. It's always such a blessing to be in their presence. I so enjoy these special occasions when we're able to come together and love on each other, laugh, learn, and share. … Continue reading Invitations & Reflection
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