4.30.2014

THIS IS WHY I'M HERE

I'm sitting on the floor...again...and I remind myself that this is why I'm here.
 
 
Squabbles and owies and lessons to teach (and learn), THIS is why I'm here...a lot.
 
We talk it through, they reconcile, smiles once again return. Hugs and loves and off to play or back to school.
 
This is why I'm here.
 
 
It's a day in the life of Mom, a day full of what seem to be interruptions, but are actually the reason I'm here.
It's a life full of commitment to work through the stuff. So much happens in a day on my lap.
 
And so, I very thoughtfully do not wish it away, but rather capture this moment in time.
I remember how quickly it goes and how important my role is in these interruptions opportunities. I'm in.
 
God teaches me, His child, as I instruct them and give - a worthy investment I'm quite sure.
We'll make it, one day at a time, through this jumbled up world of childhood
and motherhood and all the beauty and chaos that brings while it lasts.
We're making our way through the pilgrimage and this is why I'm here.
 
"Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over,
will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.”
Luke 6:38

4.11.2014

FIELD TRIP TO...

 The music store.
 
 
Our kids come to life around music...don't most??
 
 
They each have their own God-given interests and talents.
 
 
It's fascinating to watch it all unfold as they grow.
 
 
As the older children have found their niche in music and worship, I asked Olia the other day what instrument she would like to play. Her immediate response, "Drums, of course!" To which I replied, "Ok, let's see if you can follow this rhythm..." So, I gave her a complicated beat on the floor which she mimicked perfectly right off the bat! I guess she's ready...Who knew?
 
What a delight to watch the kids discover their musical gifts as they use them to worship the Lord.
We just can't put a price tag on that!
 
A field trip to the music store is always time well spent.
 
"Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!"
Psalm 95:1
 


4.01.2014

BIG BOOK OF HISTORY

The Big Book of History by Answers in Genesis is a really neat resource!

http://www.answersingenesis.org/store/product/big-book-history/?sku=10-1-506&

We love everything we have ever ordered from AiG!

I love how the Big Book of History puts together a visual aid to God's grand story.
It does a great job of implementing biblical history with world history and the timeline's
sturdy construction assures longevity, even in a home with so many curious children!

I love how the kids can SEE with their eyes the order of events from creation to today.

The Big Book of History is definitely an asset to our homeschool!


"In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth."
Genesis 1:1