The first day of school always feels like a milestone, but this year carried a special kind of joy for Lucy as she stepped into 1st grade. Last year was full of unknowns—new routines, new classrooms, new friends. She handled it beautifully, but there were naturally some jitters. This year, the difference was striking. Instead… Continue reading First Day of 1st Grade – A Celebration of Confidence and Connection
Category: Glowing + Growing
Celebrating the spark inside every child. This is about nurturing curiosity, encouraging confidence, and creating space for growth.
The Sacred Space of the Dinner Table
In our home, family dinners are not optional—they’re sacred. Every evening, we gather at the table, and one rule always stands: screens are not invited. No phones, no tablets, no distractions. Just us. What happens at that table is more than sharing food—we share life. We talk, we laugh, we plan. We celebrate the little… Continue reading The Sacred Space of the Dinner Table
When Siblings Become Teachers
There is something so beautiful about older siblings teaching younger ones. Not going to lie—sometimes it looks a little like the blind leading the blind, 😂 but for the most part, it’s an incredible blessing. The older learns compassion and patience (whether they like it or not), and the younger soaks up every word in… Continue reading When Siblings Become Teachers
“Catch Me, Mama!”
There are moments in motherhood that stop me in my tracks—moments that remind me just how fleeting childhood is. This picture is one of them. Lucy’s arms stretched wide, her laughter bubbling up as she leaps toward me, trusting without hesitation that I’ll catch her. I know these days are numbered. One day, her leaps… Continue reading “Catch Me, Mama!”
From “Have To” to “Get To”
Yesterday, during our homeschool “recess break,” I told Lucy we needed to do some deadheading in the garden. Her response? A very honest: “I don’t feel like doing that today.” To which I replied, “Me either. But taking care of our home is a way we can show our gratitude to God for blessing us… Continue reading From “Have To” to “Get To”
Sometimes They Just Want Us
As summer winds down and our hybrid school routine looms on the horizon, I’ve been intentional about carving out days for Lucy’s imagination to lead the way. One day a week, she gets to choose what we do (among mom-approved options, of course 😉), and we follow her lead. This week, I was fully expecting… Continue reading Sometimes They Just Want Us
A Homeschool Hybrid That Feels Like the Best of Both Worlds
Last night was Lucy’s Meet the Teacher Night, and I couldn’t help but feel so thankful for the unique path we’ve found in her education. While I homeschool Lucy at home, she also attends a local Christian Homeschool Connection Program one day a week. It’s the perfect hybrid that gives her both the freedom and… Continue reading A Homeschool Hybrid That Feels Like the Best of Both Worlds
Happy Trails: Busting the “Homeschool Kids Aren’t Social” Myth
There’s a myth I hear often about homeschooling—that kids who learn at home will somehow be unsocial, clingy, or lack confidence. But let me tell you a story that says otherwise. My husband and I recently snuck away for a much-needed weekend together (shoutout to our amazing friends who cared for our kids, dogs, and… Continue reading Happy Trails: Busting the “Homeschool Kids Aren’t Social” Myth
Back to the Basics: Raising a Confident Communicator
Lately, I’ve been giving Anderson more responsibilities around the house—little things that stretch him just enough to build confidence without overwhelming him. And let me tell you, it’s been such a beautiful shift. Yes, having him teach Lucy some of her homeschool lessons has been wildly successful (for both of them), but we’ve recently taken… Continue reading Back to the Basics: Raising a Confident Communicator
Big Brother, Best Teacher
There are some days in parenting that feel like a little glimpse of heaven, and today was one of them. This summer, we discovered something unexpected and wonderful: Anderson loves teaching Lucy her homeschool lessons. And perhaps even more heartwarming—Lucy absolutely loves being taught by him. It started simply enough. I was nearby, as always,… Continue reading Big Brother, Best Teacher
Raising Light 