After a full week of taking care of sick little ones, I have succumbed to the germs myself. This isn’t exactly what I’d prefer to write about in my first blog post of the year… but this is real life! All week, they’ve been knocked out on the couch with awful fevers and upset tummies. … Continue reading A word of comfort for a homeschooling mama: Take time to rest

Yayyy! I’ve always wanted to have sweet corn in the farmstand but we can never manage to grow it. We’d probably have to try a new plot in a different spot. But thankfully my dad has been diligently watering his sweet corn this summer, and wow is it delicious! It made my day when he … Continue reading Farmstand Corn Cubby!

After spending most of June and July working on the yard, it’s time to refocus on homeschooling. Normally we don’t take a summer break and instead take more time off in the spring and fall for planting and harvest. But with a highly attached baby in the mix, sticking to a schedule has been impossible. … Continue reading Back to Homeschool

American flag toast with strawberry jelly and blueberries 🫐🍓🧈

It’s not quite finished yet so I haven’t taken the “best” pictures, but I am so excited that I gotta post these! The sidewalk leading up to the house has always been in need of repair. I’m not talkin’ a couple cracks… I mean it was sunk down so badly that every rain produced a … Continue reading Reclaimed brick walkway