Author: Mia
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A Few of My Favorite Things
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens aren’t cutting the mustard, these days. I’m a weary homeschool mom grateful for a God who graciously covers a multitude of sins on the reg. In a similar vein as Ann Voskamp’s counting of blessings, the following’s a practical inventory of what’s saving my life these days: French Cooking Music station on Pandora. We wore the…
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Weekly Wrap-Up & Throwback
It’s time for another throwback… because I’m a sentimental, nostalgic sap. My heart can scarcely take it. 1 year ago: Grindstone: Back to It. “Vacation hangovers, gotta love ’em… said no mom, ever.” 2 years ago: Defending Homeschool, “We all churn butter, braid hair, and sew dresses– right? Frumpy denim jumpers our official uniform? Not in my house.”…
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Life in Season, a book review
Once upon a time, I was a brand-new baby Christian nervously attending church solo while my husband was deployed overseas. Amongst the sea of faces I met a sweet, gregarious gal who went out of her way to make me feel welcome. I soon became a regular attendee of the same small community group wherein we shared the same season of…
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Then & Now
Today’s Thursday, so naturally I’m throwing it back on the bliggity-blog yet again. According to my Timehop app, October’s the month to visit Oregon. Not this October, however; seeing as how we already visited several times over the summer and only just entertained family here. Additionally, the snow has arrived and we’ve begun settling in for the long…
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Lineage
Husband’s folks made the trek out from Oregon this past week, and we were blessed with some quality Grandparent time. Together we broke bread and rocked out to oldies, watched movies and cuddled, soaked in hot springs and plenty of fresh air outdoors, and enjoyed a fry night (read explanation here if you dare) and some power thrifting. I’m already stoked to be a grandparent…
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25 Reasons Why I Know She Can Homeschool
This post is for my strong, capable Bestie who longs to pull her son from traditional school and bring him home to educate. This fierce, crunchy mama is unfazed by the beneficial bacteria prolific in her homemade yogurt, and has bravely birthed three children without medication, yet is petrified by doubt that she’s qualified to educate her own son. I get it!…
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Rainy Day Recess
“I know it is wet and the sun is not sunny, but we can have lots of good fun that is funny.” -Dr. Seuss, The Cat in the Hat It’s no secret that I love autumn, rainstorms, and a cool damp climate. Born and bred in a lush gray-skied valley in Oregon, I find the insulating…
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Throwback Thursday
I’m going to start sharing throwbacks here each Thursday, because… why not? I’m the boss of this here blog and am feeling particularly nostalgic after unearthing these pics from six years ago and anticipating our referralversary tomorrow. photo cred: my sweet homeschooling sista Suzie, at her son’s birthday c. 2010 On the blog: Last year…
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Peas & Carrots
Forget the Chinese Zodiac, 2016 has been The Year of the Cousins. My much older sister’s trio of kiddos and my own get along like peas and carrots. In six months they’ve come east twice and we’ve gone west thrice for extended-family togetherness. They only just left for home this afternoon, with Nana strapped to the roof of…
