Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Great Day
Today my son gave me the best compliment ever. He is in his 2nd semester at college and likes it so far, but not as much as he liked being homeschooled! He said he learned so much more from me than all his professors combined!!! And he really likes his professors - nothing against them, they are good. He even said my assignments were tougher and made him think more. YES!!! Thank you God for guiding me and holding me. And please continue to be with me for the next few years I have with our daughter.
Homeschooling is not just about teaching reading, writing, etc. It's about enabling the child to teach themselves. To gain a lifelong love of learning. All of which is wonderful. But, the most important thing of all is the relationship you and your child receive from the time and events shared. You have achieved something huge, together.
I love the fact my kids can have meaningful conversations with not just their peers, but all ages. They can bring something to the table. They have manners and I am comfortable sending them out in the world. They are not leeching from society, but being a source of light and help.
We started our private school for home educators, York Christian Academy, mainly for that reason. To give parents the choice of being in the driver's seat for their child's education. They are children, developing, continually being molded. They need a voice of reason in all of noise around them. Parents are suppose to be that voice. They want you to be there for them.
This doesn't mean we are done. Oh no, no, no. We are forever learning and enjoying all the new experiences God gives us!
Homeschooling is not just about teaching reading, writing, etc. It's about enabling the child to teach themselves. To gain a lifelong love of learning. All of which is wonderful. But, the most important thing of all is the relationship you and your child receive from the time and events shared. You have achieved something huge, together.
I love the fact my kids can have meaningful conversations with not just their peers, but all ages. They can bring something to the table. They have manners and I am comfortable sending them out in the world. They are not leeching from society, but being a source of light and help.
We started our private school for home educators, York Christian Academy, mainly for that reason. To give parents the choice of being in the driver's seat for their child's education. They are children, developing, continually being molded. They need a voice of reason in all of noise around them. Parents are suppose to be that voice. They want you to be there for them.
This doesn't mean we are done. Oh no, no, no. We are forever learning and enjoying all the new experiences God gives us!
Monday, January 24, 2011
Thankfully
I haven't been able to post a lot lately because of everyone here being a bunch of sickies - except for me...so far...(my fingers crossed & borrowed others ;). That and when we are finally at home, I can't seem to get to the computer. I could probably post from my phone, but I've been lazy about that.
I have been enjoying just being a mum. A mum without an illness. I had been sick for so many years that I had learned to deal with it and function. Never wanting to think about all that I could be doing. I couldn't think that way, but now I can. I know all that I missed and I am not letting anything go now. I am happy and proud to stay home with my kids. I am blessed to have them.
This past year has been such an awakening to how much we can endure and not just trudge through but thrive. My bad days now are nothing in comparison and I thank God for healing me. When things seem overwhelming, they're not. I know God has my back, always. I am thankful I have the opportunities to ride bikes, go to the rink, the beach, theme parks, anywhere and everywhere, with my family & friends. And I am thankful to go through all the trials with my family and friends. I pray that I am a help and not a burden.
"But I trust in your Grace,
my heart rejoices as You bring me to safety.
I will sing to ADONAI, because He gives me
even more than I need."
Psalms 13:5 & 6
So tonight, finally home after being at the rink for 5 hours, ate dinner, took showers and did some school, my daughter is recovering from her flu stuff, son is in the middle of his and hubby is passed out in the bed with the start of his. Me? I am fighting to keep all the bad, snot-nosed, hacking, nasty cooties away from me!!!
...I have too many things to do and the list is growing...thankfully,
Praise God!
I have been enjoying just being a mum. A mum without an illness. I had been sick for so many years that I had learned to deal with it and function. Never wanting to think about all that I could be doing. I couldn't think that way, but now I can. I know all that I missed and I am not letting anything go now. I am happy and proud to stay home with my kids. I am blessed to have them.
This past year has been such an awakening to how much we can endure and not just trudge through but thrive. My bad days now are nothing in comparison and I thank God for healing me. When things seem overwhelming, they're not. I know God has my back, always. I am thankful I have the opportunities to ride bikes, go to the rink, the beach, theme parks, anywhere and everywhere, with my family & friends. And I am thankful to go through all the trials with my family and friends. I pray that I am a help and not a burden.
"But I trust in your Grace,
my heart rejoices as You bring me to safety.
I will sing to ADONAI, because He gives me
even more than I need."
Psalms 13:5 & 6
So tonight, finally home after being at the rink for 5 hours, ate dinner, took showers and did some school, my daughter is recovering from her flu stuff, son is in the middle of his and hubby is passed out in the bed with the start of his. Me? I am fighting to keep all the bad, snot-nosed, hacking, nasty cooties away from me!!!
...I have too many things to do and the list is growing...thankfully,
Praise God!
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Short-Timing It
That's what my hubster calls it. We are short-timing it until a major part of our lives comes back to us. He's in his last months of getting his degree and we are feeling it. Between working full-time & attending school full-time, there's not a lot of "hubby/daddy" time left. We are looking forward to Daddy having all this "free" time!!!
Right now, we are still trudging through it. Our son is back in college for his 2nd semester and loving it. (That helps this homeschool mum~he has a love for learning. =) I am getting use to not having him here during the day...kind of. Those of us with older kids understands how much you rely on them. You really notice these things when they're not there - when you can't reach that bowl...you know...that one...W - A - Y up...t h e r e... "Where's my Long-Arms???" The other is when you want to hear their voice and you know have to wait. Sigh...
So, for most of our day it's me and my girlie. It's her first time to not have her Bubi doing school with her. She keeps saying how weird it is. This is a girl who has demanded to do "school" since she was sitting up! She would sit next to her Bubi and want her school stuff...could hardly talk yet, but she was going to write her name! He misses her too and he makes time for her. It's really nice to have him teaching her ASL (American Sign Language) and they have skating/hockey lessons together.
Through all of this, please remember to keep us in your prayers. We're walking where we feel God wants us and it's not always the easiest, but we know that when we fall, God catches us! And Mum here is trying to keep everyone and everything in order and on track...praying for patience, insight, wisdom and endurance!
Right now, we are still trudging through it. Our son is back in college for his 2nd semester and loving it. (That helps this homeschool mum~he has a love for learning. =) I am getting use to not having him here during the day...kind of. Those of us with older kids understands how much you rely on them. You really notice these things when they're not there - when you can't reach that bowl...you know...that one...W - A - Y up...t h e r e... "Where's my Long-Arms???" The other is when you want to hear their voice and you know have to wait. Sigh...
So, for most of our day it's me and my girlie. It's her first time to not have her Bubi doing school with her. She keeps saying how weird it is. This is a girl who has demanded to do "school" since she was sitting up! She would sit next to her Bubi and want her school stuff...could hardly talk yet, but she was going to write her name! He misses her too and he makes time for her. It's really nice to have him teaching her ASL (American Sign Language) and they have skating/hockey lessons together.
Through all of this, please remember to keep us in your prayers. We're walking where we feel God wants us and it's not always the easiest, but we know that when we fall, God catches us! And Mum here is trying to keep everyone and everything in order and on track...praying for patience, insight, wisdom and endurance!
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Happy Birthday!!!
Friday, January 7, 13 years ago, we were blessed with a beautiful addition to our family. Our daughter was born! She could not have come to a more ecstatic mum, dad and big brother. We are still celebrating her!!!
Our kids get birthday weeks, not just a day. And this has been my Jel-Bel's. She is ready for her Promise bracelet and special dinner. She remembers when we did a similar event with our son. Now, it's her turn. This age is such an important time and I am already teary-eyed! ;) We always need prayer, but I think we really need it for our teens. The world wants to consume and it's our job as parents to help them on their journey into adulthood. Freaky...saying my little girl is going into adulthood, but she is and I'm so much cooler about it than I thought would be. Thank you God! I am seriously more thankful than I can express. I worried about these days...my kids getting older. But, I am about as giddy as she is!
We have done a few things already, but this weekend is the big stuff:
Our kids get birthday weeks, not just a day. And this has been my Jel-Bel's. She is ready for her Promise bracelet and special dinner. She remembers when we did a similar event with our son. Now, it's her turn. This age is such an important time and I am already teary-eyed! ;) We always need prayer, but I think we really need it for our teens. The world wants to consume and it's our job as parents to help them on their journey into adulthood. Freaky...saying my little girl is going into adulthood, but she is and I'm so much cooler about it than I thought would be. Thank you God! I am seriously more thankful than I can express. I worried about these days...my kids getting older. But, I am about as giddy as she is!
We have done a few things already, but this weekend is the big stuff:
- Family party and dinner Friday~
- Gathering at Downtown Disney Saturday night~
- Sunday is Animal Kingdom, then dinner at Chef Mickey's~
- Next weekend - TBA~
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