Monday, September 9, 2013

Homeschool Humming Along

We are really making headway in the kids schooling. We enjoy learning together. Right now we are focused on the basics. Our days are busy, but simple and pleasurable.  The other day we read on the porch during a thunder storm. The kids climb up into trees with a good book and disappear.  We eat popcorn and shake while watching documentaries. We discuss current events and politics -- a lot.  The big kids take turns playing with the little ones while I help the other children with their math lessons. The dog insists on being in the middle of it all.  After studying all afternoon we ramble through the gardens harvesting dinner along the way.  The goal is to be beautiful, have the house tidied, be finished with school work, and have dinner on the table when Jaremy comes home.  It plays out like that about once  or twice a week.  However, most of the time my hair is a mess, dinner is more in the planning stage, and books and supplies are strung across the dining room and living room.  He is very patient and understanding.  Someday I will be able to have it all together every night. Still I absolutely love these days. I'm so grateful Heavenly Father has given us this amazing life and family.  Our garden is doing great and saving us tons of money. Our neighbors are wonderful. Our health is great. We have the gospel, plenty to eat, giggling children, books and sunsets to soak in, fluffy body pillows, yellow walls,  apples on our tree, a washer and dryer, a kind dog, trails to explore, soap, massages, four seasons, disposable diapers, darlings in diapers, pigtails, Lego maniacs, scriptures, children who love the scriptures, forest gardens, deer by the front porch, thunder storms, grandparents who call, dear friends and family, cuddle time, brooms, long eyelashes, lavender, midnight irrigation, naps, prophets, Christ's atonement, promotions from the Spirit, the internet, silly songs, the Piano Guys, glasses, star charts, and on and on.  The Lord gives us everything. This life is truly amazing! I hope I can spread the love and happiness and sheer joy I feel everyday!

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