In my last post I pondered over some of the relational, character and faith building aspects of continuing to homeschool into the teen years. I still believe these were the most foundational for us, but it was also important to continue our boys’ academic studies, and in this post I’ll chart a little of what… Continue reading Teens and exams – 2 June 2019
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Mended Teacups a podcast and a new venture April 2019
It’s Friday night; the boys and a friend are eating pizza and watching minecraft videos (!), the girls are just about ready for bed, having had their pizza. At the end of our first week back to homeschool routine, we've had the fun of a day with home ed friends at Tyntesfield, a NT property,… Continue reading Mended Teacups a podcast and a new venture April 2019
Easter family traditions April 2019
I love Easter, both spiritually and physically. In our little part of England we've had some wonderfully warm weather recently and I've enjoyed being out in the garden planting seeds, painting my girl shed, watching the children play while catching up with friends, or simply sitting with a cup of tea and my Bible on… Continue reading Easter family traditions April 2019
Moments of beauty in the midst of life. April 2019
There are so many moments of joy in my mothering journey, and it truly is the most fulfilling job I have ever done, but it certainly feels like hard work some days...in fact, most days. But I don't think anything of such eternal worth is ever going to be a breeze. There are many seasons… Continue reading Moments of beauty in the midst of life. April 2019
A New Year January 2019
This down time of Christmas has been blissful and soul restoring. I feel a little like a dormouse tentatively poking my nose out of my cosy winter hideaway into the world beyond. It's often hard gearing up to a new term, but this time of year I'm most reluctant to come out of hibernation. We’ve… Continue reading A New Year January 2019
Christmas December 2018
Christmas conjures up different images for all of us; twinkly lights, Christmas cake, long “to do” lists, cards dropping through the letterbox, over excited children, family tensions, uplifting carols. My conversations over the past few weeks have again highlighted the pressure there often is to have a “perfect” Christmas. Children’s expectations are high, and parents,… Continue reading Christmas December 2018
The Jesse Tree December 2018
The Jesse Tree is an old tradition. Many family Bibles would have had a record of all their marriages and births, and as the generations passed, these looked a little like a tree. Hence the family tree. Many churches too, would have displayed Jesus’ family tree made in wood, stone or stained glass. The Bible… Continue reading The Jesse Tree December 2018
Advent 17 December 2018
With Advent over halfway through, I have as always, succumbed to the busyness of the season. I have, however, over the past few years been delving deeper into the purpose of Advent; that of preparation for the celebration of Christmas, not just physically, but spiritually too. Advent means “arrival” or “coming”. It’s purpose is to… Continue reading Advent 17 December 2018
Fridays 23 November 2018
With both boys now at college, I have that “Friday feeling" bubbling up inside me each week. Our homeschool days flowed fairly seamlessly between weekdays, week ends and holidays, but now there is a definite feel of elation/relief when Friday afternoon comes round, and I look forward to the arrival of the bus, bringing the… Continue reading Fridays 23 November 2018
16 November 2018
November has come with many misty days, interspersed with the occasional one with a “gin clear sky” (I read that description this week and it made me smile!). Following several conversations, I’ve been mulling over both the daily and long term nature of mothering. I think so often the necessity of hard work, perseverance, and trusting… Continue reading 16 November 2018
Mothering through the seasons 