The important things

Someone recently told me they don't know how I do everything I do. We run a Landscaping business with 15 + employees, have 3 kids, two who we are now homeschooling. We also have 2 dogs, 1 cat, 30 + chickens, 2 guineas, a household to run, people to feed plus everything else you throw into the mix. I laughed and told them I don't think I do it very well. Truth be told, my house is rarely clean, I have a list of a million things that will have to wait another day or 20. The good thing is I am learning to be okay with this by focusing on the important things. Our kids of course come first, then things just get done in order of importance. Yes, I trip over toys everywhere but I have 3 children home 24/7. Yes, my kitchen table is multifunctional it serves as a place to eat, our school desk, and my office. I am far from perfect but I also know that the last thing I am going to regret is spending time with my family.

Owen reading to Pixie

 

My curly headed fred, he is such a joy!

 

Pixie

 

The past month we have been working hard. We have put the vocabulary curriculum on hold for the time being and trying to gently work on writing with Owen. His math is getting better, he still struggles on things but he is gaining confidence using the tools we provide for him. He finished the first level of spelling and we are 1/4 of the way thru the second one. This week is our last week of Brazil, and our 11th week of school! I am still working on connecting with other homeschoolers in the area. Once we find a group that actually meets I think it will be helpful. I was hoping to not have to go into Wilmington but it looks like they have groups that are pretty active.

We are getting ready for the festivities to being. Once Halloween comes, we have Pixie's 2nd birthday, Thanksgiving, Wyatt's 5th birthday, Christmas then New Years! Whew! It seems to go by in a flash too, but these are the important moments.