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A Homeschool Mom Schedule is Not for Wimps

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“It’s morning, Mommy!”
As usual, I start the day with my 4-year-old daughter’s cheerful greeting. After a hug and a kiss, she runs off to get ready for the day and “make her bed,” and I hop in the shower. Since my homeschool day with almost 9-year-old, 4-year-old, and almost 1-year-old kids (Raisin, Strawberry, and Kitty) is about to begin, it’s best I squeeze in time to get myself ready before I face the day running. My homeschool mom schedule is not for wimps.
With three kids aged 9, 4, and 1, my homeschool day is a bit busy. Continue reading →

Three Things My Three-Year-Old Teaches Me

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Three Things My 3-Year-Old Teaches MeMy little Strawberry-girl turned three two months ago, and the fact that it has taken me so long to get this post written is a testament to how crazy life is with her around. The truth be told, I would not have it any other way. Strawberry keeps me on my toes but she makes each moment of the day a delight. Here are three simple things my three-year-old teaches me about life. Continue reading →

Shapes Workbox

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shapes workboxThis week I want to clarify that I try to keep all the activities that my daughter is to do during her “preschool” time need to fit in one box! I found a great carry-all craft box like this one (affiliate link) that has a few compartments. It works really well, and I need it to be self-contained since I usually have my arms full of other things for the class that I teach!
My daughter has shown an interest in shapes recently, so I decided to put together a few shape activities for the adults who watch Strawberry to do with her. Here’s what her workbox includes this week. Continue reading →

Week in Review: Happy

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I asked Raisin what the word of the week is and he responded “Happy.” I am so glad that is the end result of this week. I may have called it lazy, cranky, or cold, but I’ll go with his word.
When he chose “happy,” I was reminded that life is a series of small moments all added together. There may be a down day here or there, but the end result is a positive memory.

Bad day + Good day + Good day + Good day + Good day = Happy Week

I’m linking up with Hip Homeschool Hop, Five for Friday, and Weekly Wrap-Up.

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Lessons Learned from Bedtime Stories

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As I cram myself in the rocking chair with an almost two year old and a first grader, I feel elbows in my side, and knees knocking me in the face. And yet the simple bedtime story time has been a ritual. By the end of yet one more reading of LMNO Peas tonight, I was reminded of how important it was for me and my kids.
Here are some simple lessons I have learned from our bedtime stories.
lessons learned from bedtime stories
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