Where working and schooling meet at home.
Yesterday was a tough day. In the morning I heard that a local elementary school was on lockdown. Nobody knew why. This is the public school my older children both attended several years ago. Fortunately, we quickly found out there was no actual threat, and the lockdown was lifted. Yesterday was also the day a… Read More
In the last couple of weeks it seems the internet has exploded with homeschoolers up in arms about the Common Core Standards. I have spent the last two days pouring over blog posts, Facebook statuses, and websites, all claiming to be the authority on the Common Core. These are some of the sentiments I’ve read… Read More
In light of tragedies like the one in at Sandy Hook Elementary School today, we always have one question: Why? Why would anyone walk into a room full of 5 year old children and gun them all down? It’s easy to blame lack of gun control, lack of services for the mentally ill, or bad… Read More
Thanksgiving. A time to thank God for all the blessings in my life, both big and small. Of course, I thank Him every day, but on this day where turkey, football, and early Black Friday sales sometimes take center stage, I want to make sure I keep my Heavenly Father at the forefront of my… Read More
As I sit here and write this, the television networks have called the Presidential race for President Obama. How do I feel? Somewhat deflated. Concerned for the future of our country. Concerned for my children’s future. And at peace. At peace? Well, yes. Though I have my concerns that this may be the beginning of… Read More
