Homeschooling... Is it for the birds?

This has been a back and forth debate with myself for the past year and a half.

I want Logan to go to public school in order to do the fun projects, meet people, class parties, and most importantly to get a great education.

However, I feel like everything in my body is yelling "NOOOOO Homeschool that boy!!"

So here I am. Homeschooling. Some days I feel like I am failing. Some days I feel like I'm a rock star.

The amazing thing about homeschooling is WE (Our whole family) get to choose what we teach Logan. (Kora and Sadie will follow suit.) We get to talk about Jesus! We get to learn in our PJs. I get to teach him how to open doors for ladies. We cook, we play, we yell, we dance, we sing... We live!

Logan is obsessed with Mario Brothers. I mean super crazy obsessed. So.... I looked up Mario Bros Homeschooling on Pinterest... and guess what?!?! They have TONS of worksheets. Why can't learning be about what THEY enjoy in life?

Now... I want to put a disclaimer out there before I go any further. Just because you send your child to public school doesn't mean they don't have fun or learn about stuff they want to. I think public school is great for lots of kids. I went to public school. I have lots of friends who are teachers. I MAY become a teacher someday!

I do feel like so much is being taken away from our kiddos though. Their sense of safety. Most people will agree with me. You can't turn on the news without seeing a school shooting, bullying, teacher crime, or something else horrible. I'm tired of it. If I am staying home with my other kids, I might as well teach Logan his first few years of elementary.

The thing I love is we don't have to box him into the "Kindergarten" level. He sets his own limits. (As long as he keeps excelling we will keep challenging him.) If he can do 1st grade and 2nd grade work, then he will.

Did I mention I LOVE being with my kids?? I know they drive me crazy, but I take much satisfaction from teaching him myself. Watching his love of learning right before my eyes. Teaching him how to be responsible for himself and his dog. How to treat women (starting with him momma and sisters).
All about community service, and giving to those in need. I'll do better posting pictures for the ones who want to see our adventures.

I also want to give a shout out to Easy Peasy Homeschooling!! She has an amazing site and her ENTIRE curriculum is FREE!

The homeschool community is growing FAST and it is bigger than ever! They have so many co-ops you can join in order for your child (you too!) to have social interaction. They even offer P.E. at the YMCA for homeschoolers!!! Art class too!

Anyways... I wanted to post this video. It's amazing. It is worth the 11 minutes. Trust me.
Hackschooling



Blogs coming this week:
-Kora's Frozen Birthday Party
-An amazing guest blog on fitness by my dear friend Sharyn
-Another post about my 30th birthday (Which is Thursday!!!)
-Blog review on Vega Sport Hydrator
-Blog review on a new fitness app TFG

Homeschooling... Is it for the birds?

This has been a back and forth debate with myself for the past year and a half.

I want Logan to go to public school in order to do the fun projects, meet people, class parties, and most importantly to get a great education.

However, I feel like everything in my body is yelling "NOOOOO Homeschool that boy!!"

So here I am. Homeschooling. Some days I feel like I am failing. Some days I feel like I'm a rock star.

The amazing thing about homeschooling is WE (Our whole family) get to choose what we teach Logan. (Kora and Sadie will follow suit.) We get to talk about Jesus! We get to learn in our PJs. I get to teach him how to open doors for ladies. We cook, we play, we yell, we dance, we sing... We live!

Logan is obsessed with Mario Brothers. I mean super crazy obsessed. So.... I looked up Mario Bros Homeschooling on Pinterest... and guess what?!?! They have TONS of worksheets. Why can't learning be about what THEY enjoy in life?

Now... I want to put a disclaimer out there before I go any further. Just because you send your child to public school doesn't mean they don't have fun or learn about stuff they want to. I think public school is great for lots of kids. I went to public school. I have lots of friends who are teachers. I MAY become a teacher someday!

I do feel like so much is being taken away from our kiddos though. Their sense of safety. Most people will agree with me. You can't turn on the news without seeing a school shooting, bullying, teacher crime, or something else horrible. I'm tired of it. If I am staying home with my other kids, I might as well teach Logan his first few years of elementary.

The thing I love is we don't have to box him into the "Kindergarten" level. He sets his own limits. (As long as he keeps excelling we will keep challenging him.) If he can do 1st grade and 2nd grade work, then he will.

Did I mention I LOVE being with my kids?? I know they drive me crazy, but I take much satisfaction from teaching him myself. Watching his love of learning right before my eyes. Teaching him how to be responsible for himself and his dog. How to treat women (starting with him momma and sisters).
All about community service, and giving to those in need. I'll do better posting pictures for the ones who want to see our adventures.

I also want to give a shout out to Easy Peasy Homeschooling!! She has an amazing site and her ENTIRE curriculum is FREE!

The homeschool community is growing FAST and it is bigger than ever! They have so many co-ops you can join in order for your child (you too!) to have social interaction. They even offer P.E. at the YMCA for homeschoolers!!! Art class too!

Anyways... I wanted to post this video. It's amazing. It is worth the 11 minutes. Trust me.
Hackschooling



Blogs coming this week:
-Kora's Frozen Birthday Party
-An amazing guest blog on fitness by my dear friend Sharyn
-Another post about my 30th birthday (Which is Thursday!!!)
-Blog review on Vega Sport Hydrator
-Blog review on a new fitness app TFG

Thirty something… Bucket list

 

Everyone has goals and dreams. They can either be short term or long term, each being just as important. Hopefully my 30’s will be life changing and goal achieving!

 

1.  Swim with dolphins. (Sorry PETA!)

2.  Go zip-lining.

3.  Learn how to mow the yard.

4. Walk another 60 miles for Breast Cancer this year in Dallas.

5.  Volunteer at the Animal Shelter.

6.  Read 5 books in 1 year.

7.  Pass out blankets to the homeless in my community this winter season.

8.  Go one dates with my husband.

9.  Get a makeover. (Never had one. A REAL one.)

10.  Bring the police station and fire department cookies.

11.  Inspire others.

12.  Lose 60 lbs.

13.  Teach Logan to ride his bike.

14.  Finish my degree.

15.  Downsize my clutter!

16.  Go to one of Ellen’s shows.

17.  Wear shorts during the awful HOT summers here in TX. (It’s been 10 years!)

18.  Run a marathon. (Maybe just a half!)

19.  Spread my dad’s ashes in the mountains of CO. (I have a tiny urn with some.)

20.  Go to a Zumba class.

21.  Donate my hair to Locks of Love… AGAIN!

22.  Go on a cruise with JUST my husband.

23.  Dance in the rain.

24.  Own a snow cone truck. (Hey… I have 10 years right?)

25.  Volunteer with Make-A-Wish foundation.

26.  Bake a pie from scratch.

27.  Learn how to meal plan.

28.  Pick out and cut down a REAL Christmas tree!!! (Sorry… The Tree version of PETA!)

29.  Go camping more.

30.  Take my kids to Disneyland.

Thirty something… Bucket list

 

Everyone has goals and dreams. They can either be short term or long term, each being just as important. Hopefully my 30’s will be life changing and goal achieving!

 

1.  Swim with dolphins. (Sorry PETA!)

2.  Go zip-lining.

3.  Learn how to mow the yard.

4. Walk another 60 miles for Breast Cancer this year in Dallas.

5.  Volunteer at the Animal Shelter.

6.  Read 5 books in 1 year.

7.  Pass out blankets to the homeless in my community this winter season.

8.  Go one dates with my husband.

9.  Get a makeover. (Never had one. A REAL one.)

10.  Bring the police station and fire department cookies.

11.  Inspire others.

12.  Lose 60 lbs.

13.  Teach Logan to ride his bike.

14.  Finish my degree.

15.  Downsize my clutter!

16.  Go to one of Ellen’s shows.

17.  Wear shorts during the awful HOT summers here in TX. (It’s been 10 years!)

18.  Run a marathon. (Maybe just a half!)

19.  Spread my dad’s ashes in the mountains of CO. (I have a tiny urn with some.)

20.  Go to a Zumba class.

21.  Donate my hair to Locks of Love… AGAIN!

22.  Go on a cruise with JUST my husband.

23.  Dance in the rain.

24.  Own a snow cone truck. (Hey… I have 10 years right?)

25.  Volunteer with Make-A-Wish foundation.

26.  Bake a pie from scratch.

27.  Learn how to meal plan.

28.  Pick out and cut down a REAL Christmas tree!!! (Sorry… The Tree version of PETA!)

29.  Go camping more.

30.  Take my kids to Disneyland.

Thirty something... FACTS

As most of you know… I’m turning THIRTY in a few weeks. I am actually having a really rough time coming to the realization that I will no longer be in my TWENTY’S. Usually I LOVE my birthday. I like to celebrate all week long! This time I kind of want to sleep right through it. To be completely honest, I wouldn’t mind being 29 for a few more years. For the next few blog posts, I am going to be doing “30 something” blog topics.

To start us off I’m going to be listing 30 facts about me:  

1. I met my husband at the bar. (I told him that night I was going to marry him.)

2. We got married less than 6 months later.

3. I have only blow dried my hair twice in over 2 years.

4. I rarely brush my hair.

5. I only finish about ONE book a year.

6. I have my husband’s name tattooed on my wrist.

7. No, I don’t regret #6.

8. I LOVE soda. Yes, I know it can kill you. (I’ve been soda free for 3 weeks now.)

9. I could stay in my house for weeks at a time. Maybe even months.

10. If I see a flat surface in my house I will stack junk on it.

11. I absolutely hate eating anything with NUTS. (Except peanuts)

12. I have never had a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

13. I think marijuana should be legalized.

14. I use to be a Budweiser girl.

15. I am a TV addict. (Seriously, I have seen almost every.single.show.)

16. I have never broken a bone. (I hope this isn’t jinxing me.)

17. I sang acappella at my dad’s funeral.

18. I was born in Colorado, but always say I’m from TX.

19. I’m a CphT. (Certified Pharmacy Technician)

20. I could sleep ALL day long.

21. If I really love a movie, I will watch it 2-3 times in a row.

22. I was sexually harassed in college by my professor. When I came forward so did several other students and teachers.

23. I have to make a list for everything… even though I NEVER complete them.

24. I am obsessed with Christmas.

25. I never went to Prom.

26. I saved someone’s life after they got into an accident driving drunk. I had nightmares for months.

27. My dream is to run a marathon someday.

28. I had tongue surgery.

29. I could eat cereal for every meal.

30. I haven’t been in a swimming pool in 5+ years. (Or lake, water park, ocean…)

Thirty something... FACTS

As most of you know… I’m turning THIRTY in a few weeks. I am actually having a really rough time coming to the realization that I will no longer be in my TWENTY’S. Usually I LOVE my birthday. I like to celebrate all week long! This time I kind of want to sleep right through it. To be completely honest, I wouldn’t mind being 29 for a few more years. For the next few blog posts, I am going to be doing “30 something” blog topics.

To start us off I’m going to be listing 30 facts about me:  

1. I met my husband at the bar. (I told him that night I was going to marry him.)

2. We got married less than 6 months later.

3. I have only blow dried my hair twice in over 2 years.

4. I rarely brush my hair.

5. I only finish about ONE book a year.

6. I have my husband’s name tattooed on my wrist.

7. No, I don’t regret #6.

8. I LOVE soda. Yes, I know it can kill you. (I’ve been soda free for 3 weeks now.)

9. I could stay in my house for weeks at a time. Maybe even months.

10. If I see a flat surface in my house I will stack junk on it.

11. I absolutely hate eating anything with NUTS. (Except peanuts)

12. I have never had a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

13. I think marijuana should be legalized.

14. I use to be a Budweiser girl.

15. I am a TV addict. (Seriously, I have seen almost every.single.show.)

16. I have never broken a bone. (I hope this isn’t jinxing me.)

17. I sang acappella at my dad’s funeral.

18. I was born in Colorado, but always say I’m from TX.

19. I’m a CphT. (Certified Pharmacy Technician)

20. I could sleep ALL day long.

21. If I really love a movie, I will watch it 2-3 times in a row.

22. I was sexually harassed in college by my professor. When I came forward so did several other students and teachers.

23. I have to make a list for everything… even though I NEVER complete them.

24. I am obsessed with Christmas.

25. I never went to Prom.

26. I saved someone’s life after they got into an accident driving drunk. I had nightmares for months.

27. My dream is to run a marathon someday.

28. I had tongue surgery.

29. I could eat cereal for every meal.

30. I haven’t been in a swimming pool in 5+ years. (Or lake, water park, ocean…)