When we officially started homeschooling last year, I promised that it wouldn’t “take over†the blog… This year, I thought it only fair to warn you that I may need to amend that promise, just a little bit. No, I will not be turning this into an all-homeschool, all-the-time sort of site. But, home education, and the …
First Day of School: First Grade
Today was our first day of first grade! . And, it was a great day! (In addition to a smooth first day of school, it was also very productive on the homemaking front as well.  I love our new schedule…and so far, it is working!) Dare I hope that the rest of the year is just like today??  Probably not, but it …
Book Review (and Giveaway!): How My Soul Yearns
Infertility is something that can affect you at a core level; as women we were created specifically with the ability to produce life within our bodies. Not being able to create life can have very damaging effects for women because of this created order. However, there is hope through Christ. The hope that Christ has to offer is for …
Baby Bump: 17 Weeks
Baby Bump: 17 weeks (So, it isn’t too much bigger than when I posted this…And you may still have to look really, really close… But, baby is growing, and making his/her presence known!) I had an appointment with my doctor yesterday to check on the little one, listen to the heartbeat, and generally make sure everything was going well. …
A Day In the Life…
I am a very “task-oriented†person. Give me a plan, a to-do list, a routine, and I am happy. I like schedules.  And structure.  And, I don’t function too well without them. This summer, perhaps for obvious reasons, has not been one of structure or routine. And, it has shown. So, I am sure you can imagine that …