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10 Ways I’m Not a Perfect Homeschooling Mother

By Dianna Kennedy 13 Comments

The Imperfect Homeschool

Years before I made the decision to homeschool, I read homeschooling blogs. Ladies like Carisa and Jolanthe  delighted me with their creativity, organizational skills and pictures of their homeschool days. Watching these women from afar, I became jealous. “If they can do it, why can’t I?” “Are these women superheros?” Shortly before I headed to the 2:1 […]

Filed Under: The Homeschooling Life Tagged With: #ihsnet, homeschooling, iHN, iHomeschool Network, imperfect homeschool

Staples, Pneumonia and Derby Festival Time: iHN Homeschool Mother’s Journal, 7 Quick Takes Style

By Dianna Kennedy 1 Comment

— 1 — In my life this week …. I’d like a do over, please. The little girls both ended up in the ER this past week. Laura called me Saturday night while I was at work. “Umm. I think I need to bring Rachel to you. She fell and bumped her head, and I […]

Filed Under: Being Catholic, The Homeschooling Life Tagged With: Being Catholic, homeschooling, iHN, motherhood, Rachel

Birthday Parties, Horseback Riding and Mom Time – 7 Quick Takes and iHN Journal

By Dianna Kennedy 2 Comments

— 1 — Places we’re going and people we’re seeing …. A little girl I know turned 7 last week! Usually, we opt to have her birthday party at a park – easy cleanup, built in activity, and plenty of room to roam. This year, Rachel wanted something different. We headed for Awesome Outdoor Products […]

Filed Under: Being Catholic, Family Life, The Homeschooling Life Tagged With: 7 quick takes, Being Catholic, blog linkups

Human Christmas Trees, Elves and Books : 7 Quick Takes and the Homeschooling Mother’s Journal

By Dianna Kennedy 2 Comments

1. In my life this week… I need a breather. Phew. It’s been crazy busy, leading up to Christmas. I’m glad that I’m taking a break next week. 2. Places we’re going and people we’re seeing… It’s busy busy busy around here. Rachel went with Daddy to see A Fairy Tale Christmas last week. This […]

Filed Under: Around the House, Being Catholic, Family Life, The Homeschooling Life Tagged With: 7 quick takes, Being Catholic, blog linkups, children, family, Homeschool Mother's Journal, homeschooling

Visiting Chicago with Children – Tips from a Newbie

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Ideas for Visiting Chicago with Young Children

In July, my husband and I left the boys at home and traveled to Chicago with the girls. This trip brought back so many memories for me — the last time I’d walked the Magnificent Mile, I was pregnant with Rachel. She was astounded that she’d been to Chicago before, as a tiny bean in […]

Filed Under: Around the House, Family Life, The Homeschooling Life Tagged With: Around the House, Brett, Chicago, family, GoGoBot, homeschooling, marriage, saving money, travel, vacation

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