Last fall marked ten years of homeschooling for our family. And after a decade in, you begin to trust your instincts. I have watched tears turn into breakthroughs. I have watched my children grow from beginning readers into students acing honors classes. I've sat beside them at the kitchen table long enough to know that … Continue reading Year Ten
Category: Homeschooling
What Tony Saw
We have an old friend from Canada named Tony. My husband first met him on a hut-to-hut ski tour long before the two of us were an item. When I met Tony for the first time, I didn’t really expect him to become a meaningful person in my own life. But I love Tony. He … Continue reading What Tony Saw
On Running and Hot Glue
This week I ran my first 5k. It wasn't a race, and I'm not training for anything. My 12 year old wants to improve his running, and since we don't feel comfortable with him running around town on his own, I went with him. I don't love running, but I'm thankful to be in decent … Continue reading On Running and Hot Glue
Day in the Life
5:30am: My typical day begins. Mike and I switch off going to our local cross fit-style gym, Armati Collective, in the mornings. We each go 3 days/week, so when it’s my turn, I get dressed and head out the door. Whoever is at home gets up with the little boys (who are early risers!) and … Continue reading Day in the Life
Thoughts on Schools, Jobs, and the Upcoming Generation
A few days back, I had the opportunity to take my kids to a Step Afrika performance at the UW-Green Bay campus. What a vibrant display of culture, physical fitness, and dynamite excitement! The performance was exclusively for students, and the venue seated homeschoolers together in one section. Across the aisle were public school kids … Continue reading Thoughts on Schools, Jobs, and the Upcoming Generation
Two Precious Stones 