I colored inside the lines all my life…Deciding to homeschool was one of the first decisions that really took me off the beaten path. At first, I was terrified of what others would think—I spent a lot of time trying to justify why I homeschool (mostly to myself). Not necessarily because anyone was point-blank asking…
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Homeschooling Multiple Ages — With Unit Studies
I’ve always homeschooled multiple children…Which makes for some interesting curriculum decisions. Do I teach three different historical periods? Should I buy a different science curriculum for each child (because surely I can juggle Chemistry with a side of Physical Science topped with Marine Biology)…? Here’s the truth, Sweet Friends–in the early years (which in this…
Preparing for Twins — What You Really Need!
Discovering I was pregnant with twins was truly the biggest surprise of my life! After the initial shock wore off, I began working through the logistics. I had lots of questions, like… “How will this work…Where will they sleep? Can we all fit into our vehicle?” (We already had 4 kids…so we didn’t have a…
5 Must Bring Items to Disney World – Save Time and Money in the Parks!
A trip to Disney World is so exciting—we have visited four times with our family and absolutely love it! If you’re a little overwhelmed about planning your family’s visit, I’ve got you covered! This post is all about 5 Must Bring Items to Disney World —items you definitely should bring, but you may not think of….
A Momo Twins Pregnancy: Part 2 — It Gets Real
Finding out you’re having twins is a huge shock… We don’t have twins in either of our families. My grandmother gave birth to 10 kids—zero twins. Here’s a picture of my sweet, giant family–not a single set of twins: I always wanted twins…I would hold onto a glimmer of hope at each of my initial…
A Momo Twins Pregnancy: Part 1 Ignorance is Bliss
I was shocked to learn I was pregnant with twins, but the surprise didn’t end there…Our identical twin girls were monoamniotic, putting our pregnancy at very high risk. They were born at 26 weeks–both under 2 lbs. Here is the beginning of our story…
