It's been almost exactly a year since I began homeschooling my kids. I year-and-a-half ago, I never would have assumed I'd be where I am today. Not for the lack of "wanting" to homeschool (because I've thought about it MANY MANY times) but for the amount of "stuff" going on in my life.
When I began homeschooling, our family had just moved to the Seattle area, where we had no friends nor family. I had just given birth to our twinners, who were 4 months old. Our lives were far from "the normal" because everything was new!! But I had a relentless pull, tugging on my heart (the Spirit) to make the change...and I'm so very grateful I did!
Right now, I am finding our little family in a wonderful groove. Things seem to be just coasting along. The kids really enjoy "learning time" and I really enjoy mentoring them on different subjects.
At first, I was really stressed about doing things "right" and now I realize that "right" is different for every home....especially in a TJEd home. I had to simply relax, stop listening to ignorant people, and start believing that, as a mom, I'm inherently the best person to educate my children...do I not know them better and anyone else?!?
I'm finding so much joy in turning our home into a place of constant learning and I'm absolutely addicted to buying good books and adding educational items to our "Learners Closet"!! This Christmas may be the best one ever because of all the fun items I've purchased that I can't wait to use with the children!!
It's completely AMAZING how fun it is to learn when you're not being forced to... and when you're in an environment that is individualized and filled with the Spirit of God!
I'm so blessed to not only call myself the "Mother" of my four amazing children, but also their "Mentor"!!
Thursday, November 3, 2011
I Am Thankful For...
Today...I am thankful for my wonderful husband who works hard for our family...and for his work ethic that continues to amaze me!! I love you Gregory Lee <3
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Here Comes the Gray!!
It's that time of year where I begin preparing for the nasty, gray weather that the Seattle has to offer. I wish there was some way to capture the sun we do get (for about 2 months of the year) and save it for the oncoming glume. But, as we all know, that's not possible....so I suppose I'll stock up on Vitamin D and hope for the best!
Last year I made it until about March before I thought I was going to go insane but I have a feeling this year is going to be different because....I'm already going insane!
I think I have a VERY LOOOOOONG fall/winter/spring ahead of me!!! :(
Last year I made it until about March before I thought I was going to go insane but I have a feeling this year is going to be different because....I'm already going insane!
I think I have a VERY LOOOOOONG fall/winter/spring ahead of me!!! :(
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Recovering FB Addict
Well, my whole "I'm not gonna get on Facebook" thing, didn't go over as well as I had hoped BUT that fact has made me realize two things.
First, Facebook does have some very good things about it, mainly keeping me connected to my family. Would I prefer a different form of communication? Of course, but when everyone else prefers FB then I need to "do what the Romans do".
Second, I have figured out that Facebook truly does have an "addictive" factor to it. I noticed it seemed very similar to when I was addicted to caffeinated drinks....it's the first thing I want to do in the morning, I have to have it at every meal, I need it before I go to bed, and I can't seem to get enough of it.
Now I know that sounds like I'm trying to be funny but the truth is, that "I need it" factor felt the exact some way the "I need it" factor felt for Pepsi. Those of you who don't believe you're addicted to either Facebook or Caffeine, I suggest you go without them for a long period of time and see how many moments a day are filled with thoughts of them. If you are true to your own feelings and thoughts, you'll see exactly what I mean.
So, now I am officially labeling myself as a "recovering Facebook addict". I'm not sure how well my detox will go since I still communicate with my family on there. I think what I'm going to do is set some very firm limits that I must follow.
Now, you may think things like limiting the amount of time I'm on there will be on my list, but it won't. I feel that's like only having one cigarette a day....it becomes that much more important and that much more needed! No, what I'm going to do is put firm boundaries on my thoughts about Facebook (how I view it) and also on my feelings concerning it's importance.
Over the past little while, I've realized that Facebooking is very time consuming with nothing to show for it. At least with my blog, I create a book from it to keep as a type of history of my life.
So the question is...Will I still post random thoughts on Facebook...probably. Will I still read other people's random thoughts...more than likely. Will I begin finding my worth by the amount of "likes" "reposts" and "comments"....I sure hope not! Will I begin comparing my life to the censored posts of others...I better not! Will I remember that reality is in my home & actual life and not in the virtual world...you better believe it!
First, Facebook does have some very good things about it, mainly keeping me connected to my family. Would I prefer a different form of communication? Of course, but when everyone else prefers FB then I need to "do what the Romans do".
Second, I have figured out that Facebook truly does have an "addictive" factor to it. I noticed it seemed very similar to when I was addicted to caffeinated drinks....it's the first thing I want to do in the morning, I have to have it at every meal, I need it before I go to bed, and I can't seem to get enough of it.
Now I know that sounds like I'm trying to be funny but the truth is, that "I need it" factor felt the exact some way the "I need it" factor felt for Pepsi. Those of you who don't believe you're addicted to either Facebook or Caffeine, I suggest you go without them for a long period of time and see how many moments a day are filled with thoughts of them. If you are true to your own feelings and thoughts, you'll see exactly what I mean.
So, now I am officially labeling myself as a "recovering Facebook addict". I'm not sure how well my detox will go since I still communicate with my family on there. I think what I'm going to do is set some very firm limits that I must follow.
Now, you may think things like limiting the amount of time I'm on there will be on my list, but it won't. I feel that's like only having one cigarette a day....it becomes that much more important and that much more needed! No, what I'm going to do is put firm boundaries on my thoughts about Facebook (how I view it) and also on my feelings concerning it's importance.
Over the past little while, I've realized that Facebooking is very time consuming with nothing to show for it. At least with my blog, I create a book from it to keep as a type of history of my life.
So the question is...Will I still post random thoughts on Facebook...probably. Will I still read other people's random thoughts...more than likely. Will I begin finding my worth by the amount of "likes" "reposts" and "comments"....I sure hope not! Will I begin comparing my life to the censored posts of others...I better not! Will I remember that reality is in my home & actual life and not in the virtual world...you better believe it!
Thursday, October 6, 2011
To Facebook or Not to Facebook...That is the Question
Seriously thinking about not "facebooking" anymore. With all of their new changes and the increase in "lack of privacy", I'm beginning to wonder if it's just best to blog.
So, I think what I've decided to do is just to take a break from Facebook and instead, create short blog posts about what's going on in my life.
After the week, I should know if it's Facebook I'm needing or if it's just "recording my moments".
So, I think what I've decided to do is just to take a break from Facebook and instead, create short blog posts about what's going on in my life.
After the week, I should know if it's Facebook I'm needing or if it's just "recording my moments".
Saturday, October 1, 2011
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