sing like wildflowers

My full and kooky life as a homeschooling mommy to 2 great kids, raising a child with HLHS (Hypolastic Left Heart Syndrome), coping with depression, following Jesus, and being much too camera happy.

Category: Education

  • We wish Teddy understood that we mean him no harm when we pick him up. His resistance makes it harder for all of us. On the first day, Ellis and I were talking to Teddy and trying to reassure him that this handling was necessary for him to be a show rabbit. He got lots…

  • Hi everyone, it’s been a while since I’ve written a post. Our schedule has been busting at the seams with state testing for homeschoolers, regular homeschooling, a new 4-H project where both kids are signed up as teachers in a local public school teaching about worm compost to lower elementary kids , baking, celebrating Ellis’…

  • Hi all, this week had been hectic with appointments, homeschooling, pre planning for Elliot’s transition to high school in the fall, being Ellis’ sous chef as she learns how to bake brownies (multiple times with mixed results) for her 4-H Favorite Food project, and a panic attack for myself. So that’s why I haven’t posted…

  • Learning a new skill related to technology is giving me heart palpitations! The tech savvy person in our house is Chris and I’ve always been the slow adopter. So, I’ve been pushing myself to learn a computer-related skill like Photoshop. It’s like confronting my daunting fears of pressing a button and getting frustrated with an…