tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27161006254271562862024-03-13T21:32:17.076-07:00Not on the FenceHave you ever wondered if a decision you make is right? Homeschooling is the search for faith and a better way for my children. Prayer and listening have played a big part of this. This blog will be the adventure of starting homeschool after years of being in the public school system. Join me on the adventure.Mama Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707718101393913686noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716100625427156286.post-73224979422556051822014-02-13T09:03:00.000-08:002014-02-13T09:03:48.889-08:00How to survive a year of homeschooling?Okay, I don't have the answer to that question. But I can tell you what I have done.
1. Relax and pray.
2. Keep your eye on what is really important. FAMILY
3. Adjust.
4. Regroup or re-evaluate.
5. Enjoy.
6. Don't run, just walk.
7. Create lemonade.
8. Watch.
We have had a hectic schedule with sports, weather, curriculum challenges, Mama Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707718101393913686noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716100625427156286.post-67645633498389372182013-08-06T15:09:00.000-07:002013-08-06T15:09:49.831-07:00Another year!!!!!Summer of Learning
As we wrap up the "Summer of Learning", we are getting ready for our new year. We do summer learning to give us a chance to take more time off during the school year. We usually wind up with more than 200 days in our pocket, and that makes it easier for life challenges and scheduled time off from school during the year.
What learning have we done for the summer? &Mama Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707718101393913686noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716100625427156286.post-1264609409198557492013-07-12T18:06:00.002-07:002013-07-12T18:06:22.816-07:00What is new and happening?A new start and lots of things to do.
Where do I begin? I have asked that question for the last 2 weeks. I finally asked the right person, GOD. I consider myself more eclectic and a little unschool, in most of what we do, for our learning. I have spent plenty of time in the last 2-1/2 years of homeschooling to learn how my children clique and learn.
Now that I have more Mama Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707718101393913686noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716100625427156286.post-43409383842282371852013-03-18T15:15:00.000-07:002013-03-18T15:15:24.852-07:00I Have a FeverI have a fever and it is not getting better yet. I have Springitis. We have had days with 65+ degree temperature, then highs in the 50s for the next few days.
Will we please make a change in the weather.
I need the sun, flowers, and outdoors. As much for me as the girls.
We are going to start our seedlings this week. I will try to add pictures.
Mama FryMama Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707718101393913686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716100625427156286.post-5639535222503019392013-02-15T20:29:00.002-08:002013-02-15T20:29:52.089-08:00What, NO Valentine's Day?I proposed not doing Valentine's on Thursday. You would have thought that I said no more candy (we are about to get braces in the family, so not far from it).
We had some things that came up early in the week that just made it difficult time and cost wise to pull it all together. They still did Valentine's for mommy, even though I said let us do it on Saturday. You see, the Mama Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707718101393913686noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716100625427156286.post-3495630512330052352013-02-15T19:57:00.000-08:002013-02-15T19:57:19.612-08:00What's New?!!!!!It has been a while since I wrote on my blog. Trying to get hubby to help me with some nuances, but he is busy helping teach and with a workload that has increased 150%.
We are still using Trail Guide to Learning Paths of Exploration. We are studying Jamestown but we are a little behind with the schedule. I plan to condense and pair down what there is for the first 3 weeks of Mama Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707718101393913686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716100625427156286.post-52069356789830033372012-12-23T20:07:00.001-08:002012-12-23T20:07:38.268-08:00Merry Christmas and Happy New YearI want to wish those that read or check my blog, a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
We are a little behind on our lessons, but have enjoyed working on crafts, sewing, cooking and making things for others. We still do Bible Study every day, especially the Advent. But this crazy, frazzled and unfocused Mama wants a schedule and focus.
I will be working on that and the lessons for Mama Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707718101393913686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716100625427156286.post-22646916671515015722012-11-26T20:05:00.000-08:002012-11-26T20:08:07.689-08:00Advent vs. ChristmasI am not always eloquent in referencing the Bible. So please bare with a heart who seeks, loves and praises God but does not always know how to do that in writing. I am not good at quoting scripture, but am working on that.
What is Advent? Advent is the reason there is a Christmas. The definition for advent is the waiting on the arrival of something important. Mama Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707718101393913686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716100625427156286.post-44129923716849614992012-08-15T17:55:00.000-07:002012-08-15T17:56:45.440-07:002012-2013 School YearThis is our second year of homeschooling. Last year was the year to break public school habits and introduce routines and responsibility.
About the Students
With all that, we also ended years of ADD meds on my oldest daughter, Ry. I believe in the medication when it is truly needed, and it was needed while in public school. At home, there are times that it would be a benefit,Mama Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707718101393913686noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716100625427156286.post-12943816035124273002012-08-09T20:10:00.001-07:002012-08-09T20:27:57.291-07:00UN-DO, UN-DO, Okay RE-DoHow many of us would like to have an UN-DO button for our life. I have too many to count, but know that for each UN-DO there is an "OH" moment to follow. The "OH"'s are what we learn from for our lives.
Homeschooling, mothering, homemaking, crafting, wifing (?), etc. are areas that I find may need an "UN-DO" button sometimes. Life can not give us an UN-DO button, so let us haveMama Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707718101393913686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716100625427156286.post-51766595743455108402012-08-08T19:25:00.000-07:002012-08-08T19:25:40.266-07:00Not Dead, Not Focused, Not SureI haven't blogged in a while but still breathing, so NOT DEAD. Too many things running my mind, life and time, so NOT FOCUSED. So what am I, NOT SURE.
I am still a mom. I am still homeschooling two DDs. I am still in Alabama. I am still married. I am still relying on God. I am still strruggling with schedules. I am still struggling with too much.
Mama Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707718101393913686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716100625427156286.post-8373554993518552912012-05-24T18:55:00.000-07:002012-05-24T18:55:40.316-07:00What is my destiny?Before you start wondering where the title came from, let us just say that this is the question I did not realize I had.
Destiny, what is it? Why do we wonder? God has a path for each of us, a destiny.
Are we following our destiny? Well, it all depends on who you are following and listening to. Has that voice in your head starting whispering yet? It has in me and IMama Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707718101393913686noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716100625427156286.post-25260021390146356252012-03-08T08:03:00.000-08:002012-03-08T08:03:19.752-08:00The Adventure ContinuesOkay, so the interior of the house is done and ready for sale. The weather, time and work hands have been an issue for CURB APPEAL. I am resorting to hiring a professional, because with our schedule, my husband's schedule and the need to get this house on the market. The Lord has reminded me it is His timing, not mine. I am just so ready to be a full-time family again. &Mama Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707718101393913686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716100625427156286.post-56740384497324869572011-12-29T20:29:00.000-08:002011-12-29T20:29:39.881-08:00Changes and HappeningsTEXAS!!!!! My DH approached me with a possible change in late October. After prayers and negotiations, the final decision was made in mid November. We are moving to Houston. I grew up in Houston, but left 20 years ago.
Life has been crazy since. Getting the house ready for sale, homeschool and Christmas. Understand that for the last 18 months my DH has been Mama Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707718101393913686noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716100625427156286.post-52691299091917959422011-11-09T08:01:00.000-08:002011-11-09T08:02:00.492-08:00Oh FATHER please walk with meFeeling overwhelmed, out of control, impatient and can't put it in words.
I know in my heart and believe that the Lord will not forsake me or give me more than I can handle. Lately I am feeling pulled, tugged and in a battle that the Lord can only take care of.
Curriculum, schedule and children not wanting to cooperate are only a small part of the issue. My husband came to me a few Mama Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707718101393913686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716100625427156286.post-53612218355772810752011-10-10T21:30:00.000-07:002011-10-10T21:30:01.958-07:00Homeschooling UpdateWe are having a grand time. We have our moments, but I do not regret this decision. We have gone on field trips, taken classes, bonded and feel more relaxed. This was not possible when they were in public school.
These items listed above mean more to me at this moment than completing 5 subjects in one day. I am trying to find a better grammar, spelling and spanish Mama Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707718101393913686noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716100625427156286.post-89172145421946617362011-10-10T20:57:00.000-07:002011-10-10T20:57:13.204-07:00Blog Help!!!!I am so blog dumb that I have not been blogging because of it. I have so much to show and tell and no clue what to do. So those who are following or listening. Be patient.
I am finding some tutorials and tips on websites, but I feel even more lost when I read them. My wonderful husband, who could probably figure this all out is not here but out working so that I may be Mama Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707718101393913686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716100625427156286.post-73569133927758914192011-08-03T10:09:00.000-07:002011-10-10T21:30:38.053-07:00Routines - Part 2I am finding that using a routine mind frame is easier to set up our "day". It gets the 3 ladies of the house moving. I admit that I am not "lazy", but when it comes to getting going, I am a PROCRASTINATOR. I like having the routine, because it creates a set thing to do then move onto the next thing.
I joined FlyLady a few weeks ago, and I love this site. I am still doingMama Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707718101393913686noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716100625427156286.post-70700385209485259032011-08-01T14:46:00.000-07:002011-08-01T14:46:01.568-07:00Routine vs ScheduleYes we have started school. We started July 11th. This was so that we could start slow and establish the change or difference between public schooling and home schooling.
Routine vs Schedule is what my biggest breakthrough has been these first days. Having a consistent routine and gradually adding to it has shown great progress. I have tried to create routines that the girls Mama Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707718101393913686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716100625427156286.post-60682987119324446592011-06-09T05:06:00.000-07:002011-06-09T05:06:52.509-07:00It's all GreekCharlotte Mason, Eclectic, text-book, living books, FIAR, etc. It is all starts to sound like and feel like another language. How to choose what is best for our family and individual child. With a HF-ASD child, I am focusing on her first and then the other child. Lapbooking and notebooking look interesting. I can use this with some text-book, then do unit studies. &Mama Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707718101393913686noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716100625427156286.post-68858805758515797492011-06-08T15:17:00.001-07:002011-06-08T15:25:32.783-07:00Not on the FenceI have spent many months in prayer. Then months in research. Now is the planning. Wait and see what comes next.Mama Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707718101393913686noreply@blogger.com0