Finishing February
I'm thankful to say that as we slid into the last few days of the month of February, it seemed that healthwise, everyone in the family took a turn for…
The Calm Before the Storm
Last week was a very quiet time around the house. We were finishing up our summer school early, in advance of my surgery and recovery, so we basically focused on…
The Last Gift
With mother's burial complete, the last of the inheritance money was distributed. I have thought and prayed and researched for many months about what to do with my portion. I…
Poetry, Literature, and Logical Fallacies
Summer school this year is heavily reading-centric. Reading is so important! I try to walk the fine line between challenging classic literature and stories that are fun enough to keep…
Sing, Sing a Song!
(NOTE: I am almost a month late posting this, quelle horreur! Please forgive - I am desperately trying to catch up!) With the end of the school year drawing close,…
August Beginnings
The month of August traditionally begins with back to school pictures. This year was to be the year the Ruben joined his siblings as a Maryvale Matador in kindergarten. He…
Back in the Trenches
It was, I guess, around three years ago that I hung up the "teacher" hat I'd worn for around 23 years, and devoted myself to being "just mom" to my…
What Brave Looks Like
This morning was a hustle and bustle getting six kiddos dressed in their uniforms, backpacks set with snacks and supplies, and out the door for the first day of summer…
Family Time
A little update at the end of a full Sunday, and the beginning of another week. I am so, so happy to be able to report that I am finally…
Off to School!
August also brought the beginning of a new school year for five kiddos, in a new school! We were so excited when we got the email saying that Jordan and…