Life is a swirling dance of sorrow and joy, suffering and grace. And in the middle of the waltz, brief moments where the music stops. And for those few minutes, rest. I know He's twirling this achingly beautiful symphony into something breathtaking. Somehow. Someday. Yet, I'm grateful for brief moments to catch my breath. To … Continue reading The Dance
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Our 2019-2020 Homeschool Curriculum Choices for Grades 3 and 4
It's officially summer break (with the exception of some leftover math and spelling lessons), and I'll soon be sitting down to schedule and plan curriculum for the fall. I already have most of what we'll need for next year, which is a wonderful feeling. Since I love reading about other people's curriculum choices, I thought … Continue reading Our 2019-2020 Homeschool Curriculum Choices for Grades 3 and 4
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Charlotte Mason Inspired: Beautiful Collections of Poems and Short Stories for Poetry Tea Time
Some call it their Morning Basket; others call it Morning Time; and still others call it Poetry Tea Time. Whatever you choose to call it, one of the most special things you can do with your children is immerse yourselves in rich and beautiful literature. I know, I'm starting to sound like a broken record. But … Continue reading Charlotte Mason Inspired: Beautiful Collections of Poems and Short Stories for Poetry Tea Time
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Resources for Rich and Beautiful Morning Times
The daily gathering. It's the part of a new homeschool year that we're looking forward to the most. I wrote all about it here in my article, "The Quiet Art of Morning Time." I wrote about how we gather around a table laden with food. We read scripture and pray. We get lost in stories and … Continue reading Resources for Rich and Beautiful Morning Times
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The Quiet Art of Morning Time
They gather around the table, these three girls of mine. It's the thing that pulls us together in the morning—a spread of mismatched china plates, usually bearing artfully arranged finger foods. There is always some sort of fruit, and often there are cucumber slices and carrots, crackers and cheese, kielbasa and treats. Sometimes I gently … Continue reading The Quiet Art of Morning Time
The Grace-Filled Life 