Music for the Delivery Room

Now that we have come through an unsettling, anxiety-riddled week with Baby Girl, my brain is functioning again. I am able to concentrate on things like: buying last minute necessities, preparing a few frozen meals for the weeks after birth, and FINALLY getting my music together for the delivery room. The importance of music is … Continue reading →

Homeschooling, Electives and the Arts

When I was in school, the arts were a saving grace, a stronghold and a welcome place to form friendships based on common passions. One big discussion looming in our homeschooling future will be how to get the kids involved in these sorts of activities if they show an interest. (Our local community theater tends to be … Continue reading →

Our First Day

Our first day went so well that I took 28 pictures! (I will only share a few here). Things were great today. These are just the highlights. We did some math, spelling and grammar, but that was all workbook stuff. I was able to keep Cub from being too much of a distraction by getting … Continue reading →

What Else Teaching Can Be

There are so many things I want to teach my son. I want to be there when he learns to read independently. I want to watch the gears turn and lights click. I want to teach him to ask critical questions and to never fear his creativity. Eventually, I want to teach him to harness … Continue reading →