Right now I feel really unsure as to what to do with Tyler this school year. To be honest, I haven't spent enough time in prayer about this specific thing. I will do better.
Do I start him on Kindergarten level because he's ready? Or do I spend this year doing unit themes and design the whole year myself? Although I really love the A Beka K5 kits, right now I think we're learning towards doing unit themes this first year. What's your experience?
He's a great learner. He has a pretty long attention span for his age (and gender!) I feel like he could go either route and be fine. But I'm the type of person who needs some flexibility.
Good thing we have around 4 months to get this figured out, though I don't want to wait until the very last minute.
Of course I appreciate any advice you seasoned homeschool Moms have for me!
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Monday, April 23, 2012
I'm back!
Well it's been a good 5 months since I've blogged. Honestly I haven't missed it all that much. I still follow my favorites, but the time I've taken off from blogging myself has been nice.
One of the main reasons I'm coming back now is that we're about to begin our homeschooling journey and I want a place to document that, and share and get advice as well. I know the blogging community will be great for that kinda thing. So from now until the end of the summer I'll be blogging about why we've decided to take this route for Tyler's education, and how we're preparing for things. I hope some of you are still subscribed ;)
So, how have YOU been?
One of the main reasons I'm coming back now is that we're about to begin our homeschooling journey and I want a place to document that, and share and get advice as well. I know the blogging community will be great for that kinda thing. So from now until the end of the summer I'll be blogging about why we've decided to take this route for Tyler's education, and how we're preparing for things. I hope some of you are still subscribed ;)
So, how have YOU been?
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Extended Leave of Absense
Hey guys. I've been on vacation (Alexandria, VA/D.C.) since Thursday and it's been so nice. My Mama has Tyler so it's just been me and Paul. I haven't thought about Skinned Knees since Wednesday. And honestly it's felt great. Since being here I've realized that I don't need to blog to feel productive anymore. In fact it might be quite the opposite now. Living away from the internet the past few days has been refreshing and I've really enjoyed it.
I'm taking an extended leave of absence from Skinned Knees. If/when I come back to blogging I'm sure I'll be charged and have lots to talk about, but it will probably be a while. I just need to invest everything I have into my family and my Savior and as much as I have denied it in the past, blogging takes away from that, (for me, not for everyone.) Some people are better time-prioritizers!
I've really loved what Skinned Knees has been for me over the years and the friendships I've made through it. I hope to continue those friendships because you all are so wonderful.
As for my sponsors, I'm going to leave you up indefinitely and I do still plan to write my sponsor post when I get home. Feel free to take me down if we did an ad swap. I hope this doesn't disappoint too many people. I just feel like it's something I need to take away from my life for a time. I just don't know how long that time will be.
I love you ALL!
I'm taking an extended leave of absence from Skinned Knees. If/when I come back to blogging I'm sure I'll be charged and have lots to talk about, but it will probably be a while. I just need to invest everything I have into my family and my Savior and as much as I have denied it in the past, blogging takes away from that, (for me, not for everyone.) Some people are better time-prioritizers!
I've really loved what Skinned Knees has been for me over the years and the friendships I've made through it. I hope to continue those friendships because you all are so wonderful.
As for my sponsors, I'm going to leave you up indefinitely and I do still plan to write my sponsor post when I get home. Feel free to take me down if we did an ad swap. I hope this doesn't disappoint too many people. I just feel like it's something I need to take away from my life for a time. I just don't know how long that time will be.
I love you ALL!
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Winner of the Scripture Art Print by Willow of Wonder
Hey guys! The Willow of Wonder giveaway ended two days and but I'm just now getting around to posting the winner. Sorry about that. I'm happy for our winner!
Katy, I'm emailing you right now so you have 48 hours to reply before we'll have to choose another winner! Congrats on winning girlie!
Thank you to everyone who entered the giveaway and also to Willow of Wonder for sponsoring the review/giveaway!
Thank you to everyone who entered the giveaway and also to Willow of Wonder for sponsoring the review/giveaway!
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Still the One: Week 3 Challenge
Welcome to week 3 of the challenge! How did last week go? I hope writing a note to your hubby helped you both in some way. We'd love to hear about it!
This week we're going to concentrate on prayer. I have to admit that there are days that I don't pray for Paul. Not even a "bless him, Lord." I sometimes find it difficult to pray for my husband if I'm upset with him for any reason. This is a big reason it's so important for me to forgive quickly, so that I can pray for him continuously. I need to get to a place where I can pray for him even while I am upset with him. I'll get there!
This week's challenge will be fun, but it might take some stepping out and some being brave! There are 2 parts to this week's challenge: 1. Ask him to tell you at least one way you can be praying for your marriage on a daily basis. Try to get him to tell you areas in your marriage that he thinks could use some help, but don't get upset when he mentions these to you. 2. Commit to praying for him and the things he mentioned every morning and every evening. If it crosses your mind during the day, pray then too! If you can commit to doing this for the next 7 days, I know you'll see God working in the areas you're praying about. God wants to bless our marriages, let's ask Him too!
Day 15
Pray that your husband will choose his friends wisely. Pray that God will bring him men who will encourage his accountability before God, and will not lead him into sin. (Prov. 13:20; Prov. 27:17)
Day 16
Pray that your husband will choose healthy, God-honoring activities. Pray that he will not live in bondage to any questionable habits or hobbies, but that he will experience freedom in holiness as he yields to the Spirit’s control. (1 Cor. 6:12, 10:31; 2 Tim. 2:4)
Day 17
Pray that your husband will enjoy his manliness as he patterns his life after Christ and strong men in the faith. Pray for his physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual strength. (Eph. 3:16; 1 Peter 2:21; 1 Cor. 10:11)
Day 18
Pray that your husband will have an eternal perspective—living in light of eternity. Pray that he will reject materialism and temporal values and put God first in his life. (Matt. 6:33; Deut. 6:5; Eph. 5:16; Ps. 90:12)
Day 19
Pray that your husband will be patient and a man of peace. Pray that he will not give in to anger, but will allow the Holy Spirit to control his responses. (Rom. 14:19; Ps. 34:14)
Day 20
Pray that your husband will yield his mind and thoughts to the Lord. Pray that he will not entertain immoral or impure thoughts, and that he will resist the temptation to indulge in pornography. (Prov. 27:12; 2 Cor. 10:5)
Day 21
Pray that your husband will learn how to relax in the Lord and, in his greatest times of stress, find joy and peace in his relationship with God. Pray that he will submit his schedule to the Lord. (Neh. 8:10; Prov. 17:22; Ps. 16:11)
This week we're going to concentrate on prayer. I have to admit that there are days that I don't pray for Paul. Not even a "bless him, Lord." I sometimes find it difficult to pray for my husband if I'm upset with him for any reason. This is a big reason it's so important for me to forgive quickly, so that I can pray for him continuously. I need to get to a place where I can pray for him even while I am upset with him. I'll get there!
Week 3: Pray for him at least twice a day this week.
This week's challenge will be fun, but it might take some stepping out and some being brave! There are 2 parts to this week's challenge: 1. Ask him to tell you at least one way you can be praying for your marriage on a daily basis. Try to get him to tell you areas in your marriage that he thinks could use some help, but don't get upset when he mentions these to you. 2. Commit to praying for him and the things he mentioned every morning and every evening. If it crosses your mind during the day, pray then too! If you can commit to doing this for the next 7 days, I know you'll see God working in the areas you're praying about. God wants to bless our marriages, let's ask Him too!
Prayers for our husbands this week:
Pray that your husband will choose his friends wisely. Pray that God will bring him men who will encourage his accountability before God, and will not lead him into sin. (Prov. 13:20; Prov. 27:17)
Day 16
Pray that your husband will choose healthy, God-honoring activities. Pray that he will not live in bondage to any questionable habits or hobbies, but that he will experience freedom in holiness as he yields to the Spirit’s control. (1 Cor. 6:12, 10:31; 2 Tim. 2:4)
Day 17
Pray that your husband will enjoy his manliness as he patterns his life after Christ and strong men in the faith. Pray for his physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual strength. (Eph. 3:16; 1 Peter 2:21; 1 Cor. 10:11)
Day 18
Pray that your husband will have an eternal perspective—living in light of eternity. Pray that he will reject materialism and temporal values and put God first in his life. (Matt. 6:33; Deut. 6:5; Eph. 5:16; Ps. 90:12)
Day 19
Pray that your husband will be patient and a man of peace. Pray that he will not give in to anger, but will allow the Holy Spirit to control his responses. (Rom. 14:19; Ps. 34:14)
Day 20
Pray that your husband will yield his mind and thoughts to the Lord. Pray that he will not entertain immoral or impure thoughts, and that he will resist the temptation to indulge in pornography. (Prov. 27:12; 2 Cor. 10:5)
Day 21
Pray that your husband will learn how to relax in the Lord and, in his greatest times of stress, find joy and peace in his relationship with God. Pray that he will submit his schedule to the Lord. (Neh. 8:10; Prov. 17:22; Ps. 16:11)
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