I woke up today feeling as though I live in a novel. Some historical fiction piece set in the wartorn 1940's where people have to dive into a bomb shelter, not knowing if the world will be there when they emerged the next day. Or maybe its more akin to a sci-fi thriller where civilization … Continue reading Shelter in Place
Author: Brianna
Five Things that make Homeschooling Successful
When it comes to my life, I often hear the popular catchphrase "I don't know how you do it!" Usually I get this when I'm out with my kids, and most often in reference to homeschooling. People assume I have it all together or that I'm some kind of homeschool supermom. How I project this … Continue reading Five Things that make Homeschooling Successful
The Best Part of Parenting No One is Talking About
The other day I sat down with a friend and listened to her tell me about her fears of raising kids. She is knee-deep in toddlerhood, where tantrums and choking hazards are the biggest struggles of daily life. I listened as she shared her doubts and worries, the messiness of her life at home with … Continue reading The Best Part of Parenting No One is Talking About
Butterflies in October
Yellow and orange pieces of felt littered my kitchen counter. A black outline, symmetrically decorated with pops of bright, cheery colors, began to take shape as I measured and glued. Sewing, cutting, glueing--three of my very least favorite things to do, but it's October and I'm a mom. Sitting in your kitchen on a Sunday … Continue reading Butterflies in October
Lessons from the Little Bear
Dusky blue shadows hang in the space between us. The last rays of the sun have gone to sleep, and twilight looms, a lazy, late-summer night. We sit in the quiet, just looking at each other. I hum a lullaby over you and study all your sweet features. Soft, dark hair combed over to the … Continue reading Lessons from the Little Bear
Two Precious Stones 