I love loveliness. I always have, it’s been a theme in my life since I was a tiny thing exploring the rose garden with my Grammy. She would count the…

Pause, Mama. Pause, and breathe deep. There is a sweetness in the crisp air, anticipation. Are you aware of it? Or, have all the “shoulds,” to-do lists, menu planning, baking,…

Your lesson planning is done, your schedule is all set AND… The pet gerbil has babies, you get an unexpected visitor, it rains and you play in it, or the…

You check in, pay your dues, and receive the goody bag. You square your shoulders and walk confidently towards the golden gates of the exhibit hall. Oh, what wonders await!…

The short answer to that question is YES! It is absolutely doable… but you’re jumping in the deep end so be ready to start swimming. You are going to need…

“Mommmmyyyy! I finished my page! What’s next?” Clara is 4 and could be dissuaded no longer… she.would.be.joining.our.school.table. This isn’t new; she’s the 6th child to join our homeschool table. But…
Chris took this *after* I’d been grading and playing catchup with the kids all afternoon. It seems I was a wee but behind in grading our 5 school aged kiddos’ work….