I completely believe that I am supposed to home school Andrew. And really most days it's pretty easy but then there are days. Days like today where I really just want to send him to school. There are days where I feel like he's not learning anything even though the day before he knew everything for our lessons. It would be so much easier to send him to school but then I would miss out on those moments when he's finally gotten it and everything lights up. I would miss the joy that comes with celebrating with your child because you BOTH have worked hard to say the sentence "the pig sat in the mud"!! So while there are a few days where I think I can't do this there are so many more days that prove this is what we are supposed to be doing with our children. Also, it helps to have friends who home school and I can see them being successful with their children. Thanks Lori, Melanie, and Susan!
Friday, January 21, 2011
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
Saying Goodbye
Saying goodbye SUCKS!!!! Really that's the best word I can use to describe it. In the past six months I've said goodbye to a few people. First six months ago I had to say goodbye to my husband as he left for a 12 month deployment. While we are half way through this I still think it's going too slowly!! I am so ready to get say "hello" again.
A few weeks ago I said goodbye to my grandpa. He passed away on Christmas Eve and while I know he is not pain any longer I still can't imagine going home and not being able to see him. My grandparents are the center of my family and having half of that missing is sad. But I will see my Papa Joe again someday, that is something I will hold on to.
Tonight I said goodbye to a good friend I've made here in Colorado. You might say this is the way of the army life and you would be right. It still sucks! I'm still going to miss my friend. A friend whom I've enjoyed talking and laughing with, I will miss you McBean!
A few weeks ago I said goodbye to my grandpa. He passed away on Christmas Eve and while I know he is not pain any longer I still can't imagine going home and not being able to see him. My grandparents are the center of my family and having half of that missing is sad. But I will see my Papa Joe again someday, that is something I will hold on to.
Tonight I said goodbye to a good friend I've made here in Colorado. You might say this is the way of the army life and you would be right. It still sucks! I'm still going to miss my friend. A friend whom I've enjoyed talking and laughing with, I will miss you McBean!
Friday, December 10, 2010
This Too Shall Pass
For the past few weeks my wonderful daughter has lost her mind! She has gone from a sweet, sassy and independent little girl to a whiny, clingy and tantrum throwing diva. Then I realized one day she will be turning three in a month. Yes folks we don't have terrible two but we most certainly go through the terrible threes! So for the next six to seven months my daughter will be replaced by this short little diva but please pray that she returns my sweet, giggly little girl soon. For all of our sakes!
Monday, November 1, 2010
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
What I learn from friends
Last night I went out to dinner with two great gals! Yup I used the word gals. Besides their being pretty cool, they're pretty smart as well. I love talking to them because every time I go home knowing something new.
*I've always thought one way about a certain topic because I thought it was unconstitutional to be illegal. Well last night I learned that I was wrong. Yes folks I was wrong, I know shocking!! On a side note i'm okay with being wrong. That's a friend's job to tell you when you're wrong, nicely.
*I don't have a lot of opinions when it comes to politics. Sorry, I just don't.
*Ordering three desserts and putting in the middle of the table is stinking awesome! (you read that right, 3)
*Getting to spend time with my friends WITHOUT children is great!!
*It's nice to sit and talk with people and just get to be me. I like me and don't really understand why other people don't. It's a mystery!! :)
*I have awesome friends. I bet you're jealous.
*Getting your friend to loudly exclaim, "WHAT!", in a fairly quiet restaurant is priceless!!
*The biggest lesson is a night away from my children makes me a better mommy!
*I've always thought one way about a certain topic because I thought it was unconstitutional to be illegal. Well last night I learned that I was wrong. Yes folks I was wrong, I know shocking!! On a side note i'm okay with being wrong. That's a friend's job to tell you when you're wrong, nicely.
*I don't have a lot of opinions when it comes to politics. Sorry, I just don't.
*Ordering three desserts and putting in the middle of the table is stinking awesome! (you read that right, 3)
*Getting to spend time with my friends WITHOUT children is great!!
*It's nice to sit and talk with people and just get to be me. I like me and don't really understand why other people don't. It's a mystery!! :)
*I have awesome friends. I bet you're jealous.
*Getting your friend to loudly exclaim, "WHAT!", in a fairly quiet restaurant is priceless!!
*The biggest lesson is a night away from my children makes me a better mommy!
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
How Fast
Twice today it has been brought to my attention how quickly my children will grow up and become adults. This is still a while away for me considering my oldest is 5 and my youngest is 5 months. I joke around that my kids will live with me forever but really the goal of a good parent is to raise your children to be independent, one of the goals. It got me to thinking that about what I love about having small children.
1. Every morning Jackson wakes up between 6 and 6:30. I get up fix him a bottle and snuggle with him before the other two wake up. He's so sweet and cuddly in the morning.
2. Playing dress up is super fun. Especially when glitter is involved.
3. Right now, my husband is deployed, I am the tallest person in the house.
4. Having cereal for dinner is totally okay with small kids!
5. I love to watch cartoons and so do my kids.
6. Play dates = mommy time.
7. Everything is more fun and fascinating for a little kid.
8. I can still fix Maggie's hair without her just flat out telling me no.
9. The super cute clothes that are made for little kids. Especially girls!
10. The imagination is an incredible thing! I love asking my kids questions just to see what they will say.
11. Anything can be turned into a song. Right now my kids still think mom is pretty cool so they don't mind me singing randomly during the day.
Children are gifts. There is no "best by" date on them. There are no guarantees as to how long they will be with us. They are total gifts from God. They are amazing little people and re meant to be cherished, loved and protected. Needless to say there are days where I look forward to them being older and not having to buy diapers anymore. But I don't want that to go by too fast!
1. Every morning Jackson wakes up between 6 and 6:30. I get up fix him a bottle and snuggle with him before the other two wake up. He's so sweet and cuddly in the morning.
2. Playing dress up is super fun. Especially when glitter is involved.
3. Right now, my husband is deployed, I am the tallest person in the house.
4. Having cereal for dinner is totally okay with small kids!
5. I love to watch cartoons and so do my kids.
6. Play dates = mommy time.
7. Everything is more fun and fascinating for a little kid.
8. I can still fix Maggie's hair without her just flat out telling me no.
9. The super cute clothes that are made for little kids. Especially girls!
10. The imagination is an incredible thing! I love asking my kids questions just to see what they will say.
11. Anything can be turned into a song. Right now my kids still think mom is pretty cool so they don't mind me singing randomly during the day.
Children are gifts. There is no "best by" date on them. There are no guarantees as to how long they will be with us. They are total gifts from God. They are amazing little people and re meant to be cherished, loved and protected. Needless to say there are days where I look forward to them being older and not having to buy diapers anymore. But I don't want that to go by too fast!
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