Homeschooling, Running & Biking Adventures
With the help of some AI, I thought it would be funny to create a Job Posting for being a Stay at Home mom. Here is what I and the lovely intelligence of the inter webs came up with... Position: Full-Time (24/7) | Location: Your House | Compensation: Emotionally rich, financially...complicated About the Role We … Continue reading Job Posting: Chief Mom Officer (CMO)
Taking a step back from my norm and reflecting on cherished memories of my adventurous grandfather, highlighting both grand experiences and quirky details from family gatherings. His personality included a sharp wit, storytelling talent, and a penchant for fun, creating lasting impressions. Despite losing his memory, I treasure these moments and dedicate my next marathon to him.
How we embrace technology intentionally, balancing tech use with unplugged activities. We utilize audiobooks, texting for typing practice, and educational platforms like PBS Kids and Khan Academy. The kids engage in creative projects, such as vlogging, blending learning with fun. Technology serves as a valuable tool, enhancing our homeschooling experience.
Discussing the challenges of training for a marathon while homeschooling three children, emphasizing the importance of planning and flexibility. Mornings and afternoons are opportunities for workouts, often interrupted by family life. This integration of fitness and family teaches kids about persistence and strength, showcasing that life doesn’t need to be perfect to be fulfilling.
Reflecting on our homeschooling journey, transitioning from a rigid structure to a focus on connection and curiosity. Initially striving for perfection, we learned that spontaneity, relationships, and mastery are more valuable than adherence to a schedule. Homeschooling has evolved into a lifestyle prioritizing wonder, rest, and lifelong learning.
Homeschooling has allowed our family to align our learning with the seasons, highlighting nature as our primary curriculum. Spring brings discovery, summer emphasizes immersion in play, fall craves structure, and winter invites stillness. This approach fosters curiosity and connection, demonstrating that learning often occurs in unstructured, everyday moments, embracing the world's rhythms.
Sharing my personal experiences of cycling during three pregnancies, emphasizing the importance of comfort and individual choice. Each pregnancy brought unique challenges, from biking comfort to towing toddlers. Practical tips include using an eBike, indoor riding, and listening to one's body. Ultimately, enjoyment and safety should guide decisions while biking during pregnancy.
It’s funny how society makes the term full-time mom or stay-at-home mom sound so…empty. Like I’m just here, passing the time, twiddling my thumbs while my kids raise themselves. Yet in the same breath, I feel so incredibly thankful and privileged to be home with them. To not only be their mom but also their … Continue reading From Career to Chaos: The Reality of Becoming a Stay-at-Home Mom
The author reflects on their four-year homeschooling journey, detailing trials with various curricula. They explored options during the 2023-2024 school year, testing Blossom and Root, Singapore Math, Pandia Press, Sonlight, and ultimately finding The Good and the Beautiful as the best fit for their family, promoting strong morals and an effective learning experience.
The recent shift in homeschooling involves using text messaging as a practical learning tool for typing, spelling, and communication. A safe messaging system allows Bug to interact with a trusted group, enhancing her skills in a low-pressure environment. This approach has notably improved her spelling confidence, keyboard awareness, and overall communication abilities.
Every April, we load up the bikes, kids, and snacks (so many snacks) and head to our favorite event of the year: the Sea Otter Classic. It’s where our cycling story continues, where we got engaged (sort of), and now it’s become a family tradition we look forward to every spring. From racing memories to wrangling three kids solo through a bike expo, this post is full of stories, tips, gear favorites, and heart.
Pretty sure moms are the worst when it comes to mom shamming. Why?
When we climb hills now on our bike, chances are I have a least one kid in a trailer with me. Maybe one riding the Shot-Gun and the other with the tow rope. But how did we get there? How did we start riding with a baby?
So I did it…I signed up for my second marathon. I’m mentally ready but still not physically ready. Let’s see if I can get there while solo parenting the majority of the time, facing a house remodel, homeschooling three kids, and everything in between.
Ah, screen time. That never-ending uphill trail that I swear will get easier, but somehow, I’m always winded and questioning my life choices halfway up. Managing my own screen time is like thinking I’ll take an easy recovery ride and then somehow ending up climbing the steepest hill in town. I tell myself, "Just one … Continue reading Managing Screen Time: A Reality Check
Laundry. Why? Why is there always so much laundry? I swear, we wear the same three outfits on repeat, yet somehow the laundry multiplies like it’s the one training for a marathon. Now, I try to stay on top of it. I really do. Our laundry system—like everything else in my life—is scheduled down to … Continue reading Laundry: Why Is There So Much of It?
Well, let me rephrase that—going to the ski hill solo with three kids is more accurate. Right now, little Buddy is still too little to ski, I know the die hard families probably would have him skiing before he could walk but we definitely aren't the next great ski adventure Youtube family. But if anyone … Continue reading Skiing Solo with Three Kids
We’ve all seen them—the super cute homeschool planners with their perfect pastel color coding, neatly filled-out calendars, and detailed lesson plans handwritten in Pinterest-worthy script. You know, the ones that make you feel like you’re failing before you even open the book? Yeah, that wasn’t working for me. Which is truthfully sad because I find … Continue reading Curriculum Planning for the Non-Planner Planner
Let’s get real—sick days hit differently when you're a parent. Remember those NyQuil & DayQuil commercials? "Moms don't get sick days?" Yeah, kind of like that but I'm talking about when your kiddos are sick, which lets face it is often. And when the kiddos are sick you can feel completely helpless. When my kids … Continue reading Sick Days & Screen Time – Let’s Talk About It
When my husband and I first met, mountain biking and road riding was our thing. First off, we met at a mountain bike race and the rest was history. We spent weekends on the trails, road-tripped to find the best roads, and had a blast pushing our limits on two wheels. Then we had kids. … Continue reading Biking with Littles: The Chaos, the Joy, and the Snacks
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