An Attempt to Rekindle...

I've been absent for a while.  Summertime in our house is chaotic to say the least. I admire the mom's out there who can run a household, IG phenomenal pictures, and blog routinely.  I just flat don't have the time.  I made a commitment to being present in my kids lives and that has taken precedence over all this other crud.  Don't let me fool you, I hover on my phone a little too much (I'll cover that conviction in a minute) and I really should delete my FB account. 

The kids just finished their first week of school.  Abigail is enjoying 3rd grade and Keara is not a fan of school at all.  When asked she will tell you, "I don't like writing, reading, math OR science.  Just recess, I like recess."  She has a passion for animals that I use to promote curriculum.  I really wish I could homeschool her.  I have our front room (what should be the formal dining) set up as a play and school room.  Once the kids turn 3 I start preschool, so this is Ashlynn's year and she is by far my challenging one.  She is quick and smart but doesn't want to let on unless it serves her a purpose.  I love her personality.  I originally wanted to homeschool them all but Josh wasn't a fan.  Public school does give them options, but I still feel as though the learning is without passion; too much routine, long days and a focus on state test guided standards. Ok, off my soap box.

 

 

My 3 attempts at finishing this blog are proving useless.  Every time I sit down, no matter the time of day, it's either a screaming baby or a blank mind. 

 

And on that note.....