Homeschool Mother’s Journal
In my life this week…
I have begun to develop an extreme loathing for Rotavirus. It hit before I left for the Great Midwest Homeschooling Conference. I left a willing Engineer with one sick kid and a soon to be even sicker daughter. Sigh.
In our homeschool this week…
We mostly did school from the couch. And it was OK. Actually . . . good – and relaxing.
Helpful homeschooling tips or advice to share…
Sickness can be a blessing in disguise if it causes you to snuggle more with your children and slow down. Learning can be just sitting and reading lots of books and stories.
Places we’re going and people we’re seeing…
Hah!!! We didn’t go anywhere. It was glorious.
My favorite thing this week was…
Last night culminated in the fruition of several week so hard work. My boys got their yellow belts in Taekwondo.
My kiddos favorite thing this week was…
Things I’m working on…
Seedlings
Guitar Strings
I’m cooking…
I’m cooking lots of vegetables. I’ve finally enlisted the help of a dietician to figure out why losing weight is so laborious to me and why I am so crazy addicted and fixated on milk. While a blog post in and of itself, I think I have an intolerance to milk. Even raw milk. (GASP!)
To figure this all out, I am currently doing something that you might call the Candida Diet. I’m eating lots of vegetables and using protein as a condiment.
No dairy. No grain. And minimal fruit.
I feel great.
And I have lost 4 pounds in 4 days.
I’m grateful for…
God is always so sweet. And He blessed me with a weekend away filled with silly times and creative mistakes with my old college roommate, Nickle (not her real name).
I’m praying for…
Me. That I would have soft words. Kind hands. Encouraging dialogue. That I might radically affect the mood of my house.
I rewarded my kids this week by…
Umm . . . taking them to Trader Joes today.
Something I am ogling or have my eye on…
- two new toilets
- curtains for the front door
- a new professional Kitchen Aid mixer
- Sanita shoes – because word on the street is that these have a wider toe-box than Dansko’s.
- And I am still intrigued by UltraSlide . . . aren’t you? I see great potential for this in the schoolroom!
- compost, vermiculite, and peat moss . . . it is that time of year you know.
A photo to Share . . .
And at this point . . . I’m going to grovel. Leave me a comment. Even if to just say, “Hi.” If you are especially feeling . . . open and honest . . . tell me how I can pray for you.
Linking up with the Homeschool Mother’s Journal from iHomeschoolNetwork.
Sweet post — if you leave out the sick part. But as you said, that has its blessings too.
I miss you, girl! 🙂 Maybe we can see you again in August…?
Really??? Are you coming through again?? I soooooooo hope so!
I hope so too! Tim’s not making promises yet, but we DO have to deliver our young man to NC in Aug– and bring him home again/attend graduation? next May too. 😀
Hey girl! Congrats on being 4 lbs lighter! 🙂
I’m sick of being sick, so please pray for us that we are germ free for awhile. Prayers for kind words and patience are also appreciated! 🙂
Visiting from ihomeschool blog hop. What adorable kids! Love slowing down and reading lots on the couch with my kids. Always calms me immensely, whether we’re sick or not. Hope you feel better this week. Have a blessed week!
Hi, I just recently found your blog and I find it so very inspiring. I was looking for a place of encouragement and it feels like a very comfortable place here and I plan on visiting regularly. I am just about finishing my first year of homeschooling my soon-to-be 6 yr old. I also, have a 2yr old. Looking back, this year has had it’s beautiful moments but also, some really hard times. I have had days when I feel I have been encouraging and days when I have shamefully yelled at my beautiful girls. I am on my knees daily. Please tell me that it isn’t always this hard. Sorry to be so up front and personal from the get go but I just needed to reach out.
Amanda — tell me — How are you doing????
I like reading your post about your days. Congrats to the boys for getting their yellow belts, I hope you find out what’s causing your issues.
Sanitas are on zulily for another few days. Go get yourself some!
I enjoyed your post. How do you find the strength to not eat dairy, grain, and sweets? I struggle with weight loss and have thyroid issues as well. I’m currently breastfeeding, and find myself starving all of the time. Instead of losing weight while nursing, I always gain weight. Any suggestions?
April — the long and short of it was that I hit rock bottom. I also had to start eating a bit differently because my hubby went more Paleo. But I worked with a dietitian — she is online. I can get you the hookup if you like. But she had me get off of dairy and grain . . . and I just committed to it. Best thing ever. Also, if you go to my hCG section, I list a book I read about I Quit Sugar. That REALLY helped me and walked me through the process. It is time for me to go to bed — but let me know if you want any of those links instead of searching my website.
Hi friend!! Boo to the sickness! I’m sorry 🙁
I was very close to doing whole30 but then I got my head on straight and decided to wait till I wasn’t nursing a 6 week old! (Lack of sleep thinking is a doozy)
prayer?:: that when Isaac and I wake for feedings it’s a good place in my sleep cycle (like this current 2am feeding! Wow truly makes a difference) and that I’d find a good healthy mix of atill resting & recovering and being mom & wife.
See u soon in RL??!
Appreciate your post & site. Have shared GOOT and elderberry juice with many (giving you credit). My family shared roto-rooter virus this week also. My little guy had a side of bacterial infection with his. Some thoughts on your post: the slide–I would hurt myself, the shoes-I’ve seen them on some feet and people who own them don’t seem to care about fashion statements (they must be heaven to the toes), diet & weight-sounds wonderful and congrats on 4! Blessings for health, wise decisions and gracious words to & for you, Deon.
I love your comments!!! Thank you! Glad the GOOT and elderberry have been beneficial. Praying you have a normal bathroom routine this week! 🙂
Hi,
I’ve never left a comment before, but I DO want to tell you how much I appreciate your honesty and openness about what is going on in your life. I love your weekly summaries; they inspire me. I’m seriously considering homeschooling my little ones.
I’d love to ask for prayer for the same things you mentioned in your post: soft words, kind hands, and encouraging dialogue.”
I’m also recently recovering from a miscarriage and would love to ask God for more little ones soon.
Thanks for your realness. It is a gift to me.
Mairee, please forgive me for taking so long to comment back! You blessed me!!!! I will and have been praying for you. I lost a little girl, Joelle. If you search on my blog — you can find her story.
May the Lord bless you. Let me know how you are doing!
Nice job on the weight loss! I’ve been doing a LOT of veggies lately too! I hope I can seem some loss like that!
I have also been using the My Fitness Pal too —