As I mentioned in my Daybook on Monday, one of my goals for this week was to "Catch Up" on a ton little bit of school work. We have been so busy the past few weeks that my boys fell a bit behind in some of their workbooks.Well, by Wednesday we just weren't...
What a DAY! I can not believe that it is only 9:45 pm, right now... I am exhausted!Right about now I am sitting here reminding myself that the first week back in "school" is always challenging, and it does get easier, and I really don't want to put the children "in...
With just a few days left until the beginning of our new school year, it is time for me to wrap up my plans... So far I have just shared our plans for World History, American History, Math and Religion. I had hoped to do a post on each subject but time is flying and I...
I wasn't quite sure where to start (and stop) with sharing our plans for teaching our children Religion this year. Religion is not just a course of study, it is a way of life. As the Baltimore Catechism says, "God made me to know Him, to love Him, and to serve Him in...
In addition to studying World History this coming year, we will also continue to study American History as well.We have been studying American History each year, and although, it was definitely time to move on and add another period of time to our studies, I didn't...
Well, I have finally settled on a math program for this coming year. After a lot of research and discussion with my hubby, I decided to switch to RightStart Mathematics.It was so hard deciding to switch from Saxon. For one, I HAVE all the supplies I would have needed...
I still have quite a ways to go before I have our plans for this coming school year finalized. However, I have decided on our history course, and I am very excited!!This past year we switched to studying history through the use of living books combined with lap books...
I had so much fun putting together Trip Journal's for the children!If you have any summer trips coming up, this is a fun and easy way give them something to do during the drive, as well as provide a nice keepsake of the trip!I started with downloading and printing out...
In the comment section of my post On Setting Goals, I was asked:What are those "toys" that you take out only during school time? I struggle with getting my younger kids- 5, 4, 2,and 1 to leave me alone to work one on one with my first grader.I think every mother of...
As I mentioned earlier, the hour consultation I had with Laura Berquist was one of the highlights of my trip to the Northwest Catholic Family Education Conference.A few months ago, I was ready to put all my kids in school. I felt like such a failure as a mother and a...
Father in heaven, grant me the grace to appreciate the dignity which you have conferred on me. Let me realize that not even the Angels have been blessed with such a privilege—to share in your creative miracle and bring new Saints to heaven. Make me a good mother to all my children after the example of Mary, the Mother of your Son. Through the intercession of Jesus and Mary I ask your continued blessings on my family. Let us all be dedicated to your service on earth and attain the eternal happiness of your kingdom in heaven. Amen.
