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...
What a FUN weekend we had photographing Jamie and Corey last month! It started with Jamie’s FABULOUS bridal session. The wedding isn’t until June, so of course I can’t show those to you yet, but trust me…she is a Gorgeous bride. She was getting honked at and cat-called all over downtown Charleston. It was great....
Just a quick post tonight, but I HAD to show you a sample of the new custom frames we are offering at the studio!! I love them so much…even told Collin I wanted to have another baby just so we could do this over his crib. So far he hasn’t agreed but I’ll keep you...
Remember pretty baby Savannah with her red curls and big blue eyes? She’s Back! And at the beach this time! We had so much fun chasing her all over the place and playing games trying to get her to stay still long enough for a photograph. This age is so much fun! It worked out,...
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
Love It!!! Lilah and I try to eat a “girly lunch” at least twice a month but we’ve never tried Top Hat.We might need to try that next time 😉 Her favorite place is “Ba Bama” 😆 Don’t you just LOVE having a girl?!?!
I have read Bringing up Boys, but need to get the Girl version. Love the girls’ lunches!! My mom and I take Ellie on Ladies’ Lunches often and it is so much fun even though she is still so young – but a great tradition! One I hope we keep up. Having a daughter is awesome 🙂
I can’t wait to have girly time with my Layla! LOVE these pictures of your sweet lunch, with one of the most beautiful girls I’ve ever seen! I can just hear her sweet little voice whispering while you enjoyed your ladies lunch
Where is this restaurant? Is it in florence? I am from Charleston but have two little girls and they have a Great Aunt that lives up there … this would be a wonderful reason to take a trip.
It is in Florence! Right downtown. Your girls would love it!