I know it’s not even close to a portrait, but I hate a blog post without a picture, so here it is. Taken with Collin’s iphone at lunch today. Both babes wanted to sit with their Momma so that left the three of us scrunched on one side of the booth. Goodness, I love them....
Mondays are generally not the day you most look forward to in the week, right? Well, I’ve gotta say that I LOVE Mondays. And the biggest reason I love Mondays is this precious child. On Mondays, I have my Sweet Caroline. She’s not really MY Sweet Caroline. She actually belongs to my brother and sister-in-law,...
I’ll get back to the session posts VERY soon…Promise. I spent one night this week reading over blog posts from when Mak was three and CB was one and, well, I used to blog EVERYTHING. Seriously, if they sneezed, I blogged it. And I don’t regret it because there are some pretty funny stories recorded...
I’ve been reading this GREAT book, “Bringing Up Girls” by James Dobson. Collin and I read “Bringing Up Boys” when Mak was a toddler and vowed we would re-read it every year. Of course, we haven’t. Recently he came out with “Bringing Up Girls” and it is just as good as it’s counterpart. I am...
Fall used to be my favorite time of the year. I still love it. I love the weather cooling off and all of the pretty colors and knowing that Christmas is just around the corner. But now that I’m a mom it also reminds me that winter is just around the corner. Cold, Cold winter....
You go girl!!!! What an exciting road you all are headed toward. Hard is some ways but I can only imagine the rewards you are going to uncover!
You are an inspiration! There is a part of me that longs to do this with the boys…to be the one that answers those tough questions…to be the filter ALL things flow threw…to have more control over their loss of innocense (see, I can’t even spell!), for awhile longer at least. It just scares the mess out of me to think about doing it with TWO 5 year olds…really? I’m an introvert and get energized with “time off”…one of the little buddies and me butt heads BADLY…teaching a kid to read overwhelms me!!!! I’m stalling for another year before making this choice:)
I’m thankfull to have people like you who are willing to be open and real about your feelings and your excitement. You just might push me down a different path.
What an exciting year you are going to gain with him!!! A year you don’t have to share:) A year where you get to see everything that makes him, well him! Here is to praying for you…and for him as you begin this new journey…and for book reports on Disney:)…the kind that NEED hands on experience:) martha
Oh, and where are those Easter morning pics I am sure you took a disc full of:)ReplyCancel
I’ve been meaning to tell you on FB how proud I am that you are following your heart to homeschool him, no matter how crazy it may seem to you now. Homeschooling is something I’ve also NEVER wanted to do, but it’s amazing how our sweet babies change our minds about a lot of things. You and Mak will have so many amazing experiences together. I can’t wait for that blog!
I think that’s awesome! The people who judge are those who have never done it, for the most part. I’ve done public school, private school and homeschool. They all have their strengths and weaknesses, but the thing that surprised me most about homeschooling Simon last year was how easy it was. He learned so so much in a very short amount of time. I was very gung ho when I yanked him from the Charlotte public school system and hit the ground running. We completed the entire Kindergarten curriculum in 5 months.
There is so much guilt involved in parenting, schooling shouldn’t be one of them! I say go for it! It is a great experience and you will both learn a lot.
Martha, Thank you!!! Your words were so encouraging. Oh, and I’m starting HS in 1st grade because Mak can already read. 🙂 Oh, and don’t think I haven’t already thought about all of the Disney trips that will be needed for effective teaching…;)
Nikki, I’m SO excited about the experiences I will have with him. I still can’t believe we are already dealing with school. It feels like he should still be Drake’s age!
Chrissy!!! I forgot that you did it last year!! YAY! Someone new to chat with about all of it. 🙂ReplyCancel
i’m so glad you posted your SHE! article on the blog!!! i haven’t had a chance to pick one up yet…i have been loving your articles! you are really a wonderful writer Aron! Happy Mothers Day to you, you’re doing a FABULOUS job!
ps…love that iphone app!!!
So glad you posted this. You are a great mom…thus, my frantic phone calls for advice!