November was a mix of slow days at home and little adventures that made the it feel full in the best way. My youngest looooves coloring pictures and making stories and I love that it helps him on his journey to become a fluent reader. We also played games like Dog Crimes, explored Brian Head, an

While this transition is what’s best for my family, I can’t help but simultaneously miss the past and look forward to the future. The house is quiet now, but not in a comforting way like you might think. It’s a kind of quiet that reminds me they’re off and experiencing things without me. The

It’s a hard pill to swallow, being stripped of the roles that helped me feel confident. I had no idea how much of my identity was wrapped up in being a homeschooling, homesteading mom until the rug was suddenly pulled out from under my feet. 2 quotes have lived in my head through all of this:

Kids don’t need more busywork after 7 hours in school! They need rest, family, and time to just be kids. I feel like I’m watching my boys’ love of learning die when I have to make them do their homework every night, but at least we’ve finally gotten into a routine that makes it go as smooth as poss