Homeschool Planning?

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Photo by Heather This post may contain affiliate links. This just means if you shop through any of the links I may earn a monetary compensation at no extra cost to you. You can read my full   disclosure and privacy  As you are preparing for the next homeschool year, remember, homeschooling isn’t always about a textbook. While you are filling your planner full of plans for school lessons and activities, don’t forget to intentionally schedule down times too.  There will be days you and your children will just need to get out and enjoy the sun.  So, instead of bad weather days, try to include “Sun” days, “Fun” days. These days can lead to lots of fun and exploring. It gives your kids a chance to learn about some things outside that just may not be in a textbook. Hopefully these moments will refresh your homeschool when it starts to feel dull. Homeschooling isn’t only about academic education. It is also about learning life skills, building relationships, growing as a fa...
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Right where I should be

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I sat there folding laundry. It was way past bedtime. I could have folded it during the day. However, I found myself trying to catch up.

I could have just left it and went on to bed, but the pile of clothes would have grown and become overwhelming.

Was I really procrastinating? 

No, not at all. 

I spent the day right where I needed to be. 

I could have taken care of laundry in the next room, but I chose to hang out in the living room and let the laundry wait.

I hung out with my teenager who wasn’t  feeling well. 

Yes, I said teenager. Yes, a teen is old enough to hang out and watch movies without her mom. 

But I just wanted to be there in the moment. Be there just in case she needed something. Just being there without saying a word actually speaks “I love you.” 

I could have worked on the laundry and scrubbed the house while she rested. 

However, I would have missed a moment I could never get back. 

She is more important than any of the duties I have around the house. 

The laundry did get folded, but not before I did the most important thing for the day. Hanging out with my teenager. Offering her some comfort and love. 

I could not think of a better way to show her the love of Jesus. I felt like the Lord spoke to me and said I was right where I should be at that moment, the laundry could wait.

That reminded me of the story of Mary and Martha in the Bible.

You know what? Later that evening, He supplied me with the energy I needed to do the laundry after she was in bed. After the laundry was completed, He supplied me with a good nights sleep.

If I would not have listened to God’s small voice this day I would have missed a huge blessing.

I want to encourage you to listen for God’s voice. Listen to what he says do.

Be in the moment with your husband and children, because  you cannot get the time back as it passes by. 

Remember, when you feel tired and weary, God always supplies our needs.


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