Category: Family
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Our homeschool is never exactly the same two years in a row. Kids change, needs change. Add a new little one to the mix and school days become interesting.
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Fireworks outside, vacuuming inside. Meanwhile, I’m trying to talk to Hanissa who keeps saying, “I’m not listening!” She repeats it over and over getting louder and louder. I look over at her and see her cupping her ear so she can hear what I’m saying. That’s when I realize she’s saying, “I’m not listening,” but…
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I want to teach my kids a better way of living. I want them to understand that emotions don’t have to rule them. So, if there is an issue they are struggling with, I’ll often ask them to find a few Bible verses that address that issue.
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Music. Powerful music. Music has helped connect Hanissa and her sisters. One of the first songs she learned was from Snow White. She walked around for days humming the tune and trying to learn the words. Check out the video to see Hanissa and Rachel singing together. [vimeo http://www.vimeo.com/58695348 w=500&h=281] “I’m Wishing” from David Etter…
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Hanissa is probably no more energetic than any other 4 year old and compared to some, maybe she’s calm. But I had allowed myself to forget those wonderful and tiring mornings (and afternoons) filled with endless chatter and movement. The older girls have found great channels for their energy, music, tae kwon do, music, hanging…
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I can’t believe we actually got to go to Hawaii. Our goal was to fulfill requirements for Hanissa’s US visa, which we did. Actually, we felt rather guilty about going, but it ended up being a much needed, really relaxing, and even guilt-free vacation. It was more beautiful than I had imagined and, yes, I…
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December is a busy time for all who celebrate Christmas, but add a birthday, a retreat, and a restaurant and you’ve got pure craziness!
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Life has changed in many, many ways since Hanissa came home. Some changes were expected, of course. But I am amazed at how many things I have forgotten. Naps, eating, schedules, bathing…but more than that…I forgot the joy little ones bring into a room, the excitement they express over cookies, the look in their eyes…
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Starting December 1, we do something everyday to focus our minds and prepare our hearts for Christmas. This year, the girls and I made an advent calendar to help keep us on track. (Advent is simply the word used to define an arrival or coming, especially one that is awaited.)
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Everyone was just a little more excited this year about getting Christmas decorations out. We couldn’t wait to see Hanissa enjoy this time with us.