(A continuation of my Favorite Children’s Books series. List 1 can be found here. All images and titles are affiliate links.) * Book 1: All The Places To Love Written by Patricia MacLachlan, Paintings by Mike Wimmer This might be my favorite children’s book, written by the author of Sarah, Plain and Tall. A small […]
Favorite Children’s Picture Books, List 1
I read one of my favorite children’s books to our littles last night, and was reminded mid-story that I’ve intended nearly forever to put a list on here of picture books we love. My mental list is long, so I think I’ll dole it out in mini posts of 5 titles at a time. I […]
And She Treasured These Things In Her Heart
Okay, so yesterday I woke up early, groggily whipped out a “Wednesday in the Word” post (which is a terrible name, by the way, but shows just how uncreative I am when it comes to the pressure of titles) while fielding the complaints of two fever-ridden kids and watching Daniel Tiger. That was oh, 6:30 […]
The Gift of You (a poem)
(post #10) a month long gathering-up of this real heart and life: see all posts here You bound in my door, banging screen into begonias. “Auntie! There is this thing – And I want to do – And can we make – And can I read – ?” I want to throw my head back […]
What is it you want? Don’t take the easy way out.
“Don’t focus on your fear of burnout; remember to stay open and receptive so that you are filled up with love and energy from God, and from that you can pour out onto everyone around you. Don’t withhold. If you feel yourself drying up, it is because you aren’t connecting with God as your Source as well […]
Practical Principles Form The Backbone of Parenting: here are 3 of mine
We Know So Little About Being Human So there’s nothing new under the sun, after all. Here, a mother’s sense of lostness in the upbringing of her children. From Formation of Character, published 1925: ‘I daresay experienced people get to know all about it,’ said Mrs. Clough; ‘but the mother of even two or three […]
Seven Short Thoughts and a Download
First off: My homeschool weekly schedule charts are available as downloads! The number one source of traffic I receive on this site is to my AO-inspired weekly schedules (thank you, Pinterest). I’ve emailed off so many of these things and FINALLY have them on the website as simple downloads. I’m a slow duck, but may this […]
Being Present and Embracing Life For What It Is
Riverbanks The Willamette (will-AM-et) River winds behind the backdrop of my childhood memories, and now it is winding into the memories of my children. It feels surreal on some level, to be back here with my children and living within a half mile of her banks. The scents are heady: water, douglas firs, blackberries; the baking rocks beneath […]
Homeschooling Newsletter Ready To Go
This has been a tremendous learning curve for me. But – The Ambler, Volume One is finally done and ready to hit your inbox. The theme is Cycles, Rhythms and Burn Out – what to do when you’ve lost your joy. This image hints at a bit of the overarching theme. (But it adds no […]
What He Taught, He Was
He who seeks to transform humanity must himself understand humanity. Only through sympathy, faith, and love can men be reached and uplifted. Here Christ stands revealed as the master teacher; of all that ever dwelt on the earth, He alone has perfect understanding of the human soul. “We have not a high priest” – master […]
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