Retired Homeschool Mom

 I have a new blog!  

Actually, I've had it for several months now.  It is over on WordPress and is called "Retired Homeschool Mom".   It is the "next step", now that my children are grown and I'm no longer homeschooling. I still mentor and love to encourage homeschool moms, so I will continue to post about homeschooling things. But this season also includes things like grown up children, grandbabies, volunteer work,  stretching my creative muscles and setting up a studio, finally fixing up the house, new pets and maybe even some chickens, continuing to grow as a Christian,  staying healthy, married life as an older couple without kids in the house! 

I'm still learning WordPress and trying to figure out what my blogging life will look like. But if you want to come visit now and again, I'd love to have you.

http://retiredhomeschoolmom.com/

New Season, Time for a New Blog???

Why all the blog posts all of a sudden?
Well, I am in a blog mindset because I am seriously considering starting a NEW blog and am doing all kinds of reading, research and brainstorming.

It would be a blog for this NEW season of life I am in.  So a blog for "seasoned" women like me,  with posts about empty nesting, grandparenting, books, creative things, faith, marriage in the older years, health,  food, friendship, home, family celebrations, travel, and yes, homeschooling because I am still actively involved in the homeschool community as a mentor and teacher and leader and it is still near and dear to my heart. Plus I have a grandson now, so there is still skin in this game!

When I have things in place and it up and rolling, I'll post the link here!
Still working on a name.  🤔

Figuring it out - for the millionth time

 Sometimes you gain perspective when you read things you wrote in the past.  I wrote this in 2013, when my youngest was 15.

"You'd think that I'd have this down to a science by now.
You'd think that by the fifth child, I'd have this figured out.
You'd think that after 20 years of homeschooling, I could do this with my eyes closed.

You'd think."


 Just so you know, he is 21 now, a college junior who is rocking it at NC State, and no, I never in my 23 years of homeschooling felt like I had it "figured out".   I always kept moving forward, adjusting things, making changes, trusting my instincts, and staying on my knees.

New Season of Grammiehood

 My friends have been saying it for years. "There's nothing like it!"  " Being a grandparent is the best!"
Now I know firsthand that it is all true. Every word of it. 
It was very emotional to see my baby holding his baby, and then to have that tiny little human in my arms. I didn't know that the strength of this Grammie love would be as strong as the love I felt for my own children.  I am completely smitten!
The aunties and uncles, as well as the furry family members, are also quite excited about the newest addition to the family. Welcome to this crazy clan, Little Bear!