What are our goals as parents? We believe that it is not only to be 'tall trees' ourselves, planted firmly by streams of living water, rooted deeply in the Lord, but also to raise up 'tall trees' of our precious children. That's what we're trying to do around here, and we'd like to share with you just some of the things we're doing as a family on our journey of growth in the Lord. We hope you enjoy the adventures!

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Homeschooling - we're at it again!

This week has been a mad scramble (except for yesterday!) to find math curriculum for Mikael and Nathanael and to learn all I can about the Charlotte Mason method of homeschooling. Whew, I've been on the phone and internet more than anything else and I'm tired! But, I'm also excited about our new adventure, and some of where I get some of that excitement is from Homesteaders Heart: Homeschooling, where I'm learning all about Charlotte Mason. And I have only to find a reasonably priced Saxon Math 3 for Mikael and then I'm done with that exhausting adventure! Then on to book lists, ect.! This beginning mid-year thing isn't all that fun, but it is where the Lord has placed us, so I'm going to dig in and get going. The next thing (after morning spelling and grammar) is to find in the local library system a couple of books that I need to read through in double time: A Charlotte Mason Companion: Personal Reflections of the Gentle Art of Learning by Karen Andreola, A Charlotte Mason Education by Catherine Levison, Home Education in Modern English: Volume 1 of Charlotte Mason's Series by Noelani Laurio Leslie, and some other "unschooling book"!
So, now I'm off to get something done other than stare at the computer screen. Oh, and yesterday I did get all my plants in their new homes. They've been in pots since the move and it felt good to get my hands back in the dirt and put roots back in the ground. Roots are pretty important, you know. If the roots aren't in the right kind of soil, the plant just won't grow. Reminds me that I need to be planted in the "right soil", that of the Word of the Living God! How about you? What kind of soil are you planted in?
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  1. Kim @ Homesteader's HeartFebruary 5, 2009 at 12:37 PM

    Yay! I'm so excited for you. Please if you have any questions about anything please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than willing to help you.
    Blessings,
    Kim

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  2. Kim @ Homesteader's HeartFebruary 5, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    I had to leave another comment because I was just reading your About Me and I started laughing because I'm one of the people that shorter people ask to get stuff off the top shelves! LOL. I'm 6 foot tall. We have a lot in common minus that! If you've been to my blog more than twice you'd see I love to laugh as well. In fact tomorrow I host Friday Funnies and you are welcome to come back and join in the fun.
    Blessings to you.
    Kim

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