“I’m not reading my Bible like I want to and like I should, because it’s just easier to watch TV and escape from reality,” is what one young woman told me this weekend through tears and in the midst of grieving a loss. And I could concur somewhat, though my “easy” mode of escape is typically flipping… Read More Adventures in Bible Reading
Walking around Disney World this past March, Kayla lamented, “I don’t even know who any of these characters are, Mom.” We were visiting all four parks in four days as a special way to end our three month sabbatical in Texas. A trip to Disney World had never been on my top ten list of… Read More Gluten Free Friday ~ The BLT/AC {and other things I neglected to introduce to my kids}
Kayla gets perfectly giddy over all things fall. She heats up a mug of cider every morning to go with her breakfast, counts the days until pumpkin and apple-picking outings, and begs me to stop and buy every scarecrow we see. Last week she got out the leaf-blower, created a pile of leaves, and entertained… Read More Gluten Free Friday ~ Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
Did you know there really are some harms in NOT having your Challenge I tutor bring you pizza for lunch every Tuesday? It’s true. And they would be very convincing, too, if they weren’t completely ridiculous. But it was the resolution for the first practice debate for my Classical Conversations Challenge I class. Resolved: … Read More Harms of the “No Pizza” Status Quo…
Well, here he is with his current set of toys and tools ~ a senior in high school! My heart has been on a bit of a roller coaster lately because of this kid! Some days I’m super excited for Kory to finish up his homeschool education and spread his wings in the world of… Read More Counting One Thousand Gifts ~ September {And a Senior Son?!}