Feeling pretty awful about a rather rotten parenting moment this evening*, I came on here to write a little about my feelings on parental blunders, but just remembered I’ve already done that.
*I was not AT ALL creative (or patient … or understanding … or kind) when faced with resistance to cleaning up the After Dinner […]
Filed in: parenting • self-reflection • spiritual | February 17, 2010
So I’ve read all through the chore section of Sandra Dodd’s unschooling site, and lovely as it all sounds to be able to just get all the housework taken care of with happiness and bubbles, even if I am doing it all by myself while everyone around me continues on with life, uninhibited . . .
I […]
Filed in: parenting • self-reflection | February 3, 2010
I’ve never been a good sleeper. Well, as far as I can remember. We’ll have to ask my mom about babyhood, but from about five on, I hated bedtime and it wasn’t because I was just defiant or wanted to stay up. I dreaded going to bed because I couldn’t fall asleep.
Having kids has cured me […]
Filed in: just life • self-reflection | January 12, 2010
I am such a person of extremes. And I am constantly looking for new, better ways to do things. This makes for a kind of tumultuous, crazy life. I need to slow down and mellow out. Give new ideas a bit of time to settle in my mind before plunging right in, and allowing a […]
Filed in: just life • self-reflection | December 27, 2009
I went to a little Mothering meeting the church ladies have started. It was so wonderful. I mean, the topic was parenting, so already you know I’m excited, and I love, love, love getting together with other women to chat and share about our lives — my homeschooling group of moms has a get-together too and it […]
Filed in: family • self-reflection | December 10, 2009
Blog posts are sparse right now because, while my mind is always working a mile a minute and I have plenty to say (when has that ever not been the case?), Time doesn’t seem to want to cooperate with me.
Actually, I’m pretty sure the problem is I don’t know how to cooperate with him. I […]
Filed in: self-reflection | December 8, 2009
Judging by the [lack of] comments on my last post, and the emails I did receive, I’m guessing I did not convince you on the homeschooling thing?
Well, okay then, at least join me for a little parenting discussion.
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Here’s a quick example of how a bad parenting moment does NOT mean I’m totally ruining my kids […]
Filed in: child development • parenting • self-reflection | October 27, 2009
Hi, this is my little series about why and how we choose to homeschool. If you missed the beginning — what led me to begin considering such madness in the first place along with some good links on natural learning — go here: Homeschooling. Or Unschooling. Or … Something.
[I’m including some truly awesome photos here — my school pictures — mostly to give […]
Filed in: home education • self-reflection | October 12, 2009
When life gets too busy, I have some very clear signaling devices. Their names are Sarah and Jade. Well, those are their internet names, anyway.
Here’s something I wrote in an email to a long-distance friend this morning:
I’ll try to call today, but I’m also going to try to be more present with my girls today too. I […]
Filed in: family • parenting • self-reflection | October 8, 2009
I wanted to respond to this comment but thought some of you who might be interested would probably miss it if I left it in the comments section, so I’m making it it’s own post.
[The Usual Disclaimer applies: Her comment spurred an interesting train of thought for me; I write to think; Some of you […]
Filed in: parenting • self-reflection • spiritual | August 26, 2009
Hi, I'm Kate.
I have a propensity for rambling at length about parenting, attempting crafting projects far beyond my capabilities, staying up entirely too late, and craving sugary treats. This is my journal.
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