Tag: faith
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create a peaceful place to rest
Hello there! We’re in the advent season and we are counting the days until Christmas. We are collecting treasure in an advent activity, ending with hot chocolate. Raegan gets reading practice explaining the advent treasure hunt clues. The tree is up, I have wrapped lights around the prickly fir branches, and plan to decorate it…
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a (crazy) week in the life…
It’s always interesting to me to learn about other peoples’ days. How they run, what they do, how they structure their errands, and random other stuff. After the way this week began, I think I’ll let you see a peek into my week this week! Keep in mind, this is not a normal week! Crazy…
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what matters most
Back at homeschool this week! And the gym and ballet and church! I was as happy to have fall break from school as they were! Back to the grading, supporting, teaching, and organizing the schoolwork for K5, 2nd grade, 4th grade, 6th grade, and 7th grade. We took Christmas photos, which of course, everyone loves,…
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41 lessons
Hey! It’s birthday time! I always enjoy my birthday time because it means fall is right here! I celebrated by going to Hobby Lobby, getting my ear pierced with my youngest sister, and eating lunch at McDonald’s so children could play on the amazing playground! I always inevitably think back over my life up to…
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make new friends
Hello friend! It’s the first time in quite a while. Yep, I went to the gym for a kickboxing class, and went to a coffee shop all by myself to write! Woohoo! I can tell it’s time for school to begin when people at home get restless and begin to argue a lot. It’s always exciting…
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not on my own
Summer days! They look like rec center pool in the mornings, naps (I hope) in the afternoon for the youngest while the big girls often have hot chocolate and watch a hallmark mystery movie in the afternoons. Maybe a little sewing for me… We always have a few mundane chores like laundry folding or sweeping.…
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slow to speak
They say “the strongest man you know is a first born daughter.” I laugh! Are any of you a first-born girl? I am raising my hand! I am that girl! As the oldest, I loved babysitting my three younger siblings. The thrill of running the show was real. I always had the answers…so I thought!…
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comparison is a thief
Do you remember 6th grade? Yeah, me too! I had six teeth pulled at the same time, leaving big gaps in my smile, greasy bangs, and felt super awkward! I don’t know anyone who would voluntarily repeat the sixth grade! I have one girl moving on from sixth grade and another one moving into sixth…
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the “get it all done” trap
Laundry folded? Yes. Laundry put away…remind kids to put their piles away. EK needs to sweep so I can ideally mop the floor of the kitchen. I love walking barefoot on a clean kitchen floor. Did I remind them to pick up the toys in the play room? Oh, gotta do the usual weekly grocery…
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helpful habits for new beginnings
Hello there! Got a coffee or tea today? What is going on in your world? I would love to meet you all in person, but this is the next best thing. As adults, we don’t often get a break from real life work, chores, or school, but it’s important to have fun when possible. Here…
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