My children think I’m okay at this. I think I really found something I like to do.
This was my first attempt at just doing something — a landscape — without following a step-by-step page from the book.
Whether I’m good or not, one really cool thing has come from my efforts: my children are getting inspired to try Japanese ink painting for themselves!
Lynn
I am a 40-something-year-old mother of four delightful children, have been married for 21 years and live in a 1921 farm-style house. I am married to my carpenter husband who is referred to here as the carpenter, papa bear, hubby, and big furry man (he has a full beard).
I am currently homeschooling my second oldest son. He has dyslexia and we have the most fun talking about words and the joys of reading and spelling. Really. Teaching him to read has been one of my greatest joys of my life. He will graduate from our homeschool next year.
I also homeschool my bright and bubbly (and very funny) 5th grade daughter, referred to as either Princess of the Universe or Miss Priss.
My homeschooling style is probably best described as eclectic. I love implementing Charlotte Mason-style ideas into my homeschooling as well as my parenting and I'm a huge fan of Karen Andreola's writings. The heart of our homeschool is Five In A Row.
I'm a North Carolina girl and I love sharing North Carolina links and information. I'm a book lover, bird lover, gardener and aspiring herbalist. I am a thrift store addict. I do medical transcription from home part-time.
Caddie Woodlawn. With the Wisconsin big woods theme, goes along great with a FIAR study of The Raft.
A Charlotte Mason Companion: Personal Reflections on the Gentle Art of Learning
Nature Crafts for Kids: 50 Fantastic Things to Make With Mother Nature's Help
The Endurance: Shackleton's Legendary Antarctic Expedition
Be sure and check "The Year of the Doll House" category too.
Joseph (dyslexia)
(my favorite quotation)
To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion; to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not rich; to study hard, think quietly, talk gently, act frankly; to listen to stars and birds, to babes and sages, with open heart; to bear all cheerfully, do all bravely, await occasions, hurry never. In a word, to let the spiritual, unbidden and unconscious, grow up through the common. This is to be my symphony.
William Henry Channing
1810-1884
for you to leave a comment, but you can also e-mail me at lynn AT thehealthyhomeschool.com
The Hundred Dresses
The Family Under the Bridge
A Year Down Yonder
Pocketful of Pinecones: Nature Study With the Gentle Art of Learning: A Story for Mother Culture. Sweet fictional story about a newly homeschooling mother who incorporates nature study.
The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady
Awakening Beauty the Dr. Hauschka Way
A Redbird Christmas: A Novel
The Usborne Internet-Linked Book of Knowledge
What Your Fifth Grader Needs to Know
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This looks like fun…and you did a great job! I’ve always wanted to devote more time to learning to paint well. My boys are showing interest now, so we may do just that before long.
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You are great at this new found art form Lynn - I love what you’ve done and it’s great to inspire the children to follow.
I’ll be expecting a show soon - invite me to the reception please!!!!
Still no rain here - I’m getting desperate, especially for the veggies, as watering just twice a week (all we’re allowed) isn’t doing it in this heat! I feetl we’ll have a poor harvest come July and Aug., so disappointing.
Did the smoke the from huge wildfire in Eastern NC reach you yesterday? It was heavy here and smelled bad all day - hopefully a bit clearer today.
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Sandra, thank you! It is so much fun. I know it’s obvious I am totally a beginner, but it’s just so relaxing. It’s a combination of certain brush strokes and learning to put emotion into what you are doing. It’s fun.
Mary, you are so funny! You will be the first one I send an invite to when I have my first show.
Yes, the smoke was in the air yesterday. Very worrisome. I feel so badly for all who have suffered from the fires.
We need rain too. We do have the rain barrels, but we need more than that. I don’t want a repeat of last year’s drought!
Lynn
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Lynn, it’s beautiful!!!
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Amber, thank you!
Lynn
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OH, this is wonderful….
I agree with your children, you are good….
I also love the pictures of the dollhouse, too cute.
When I stop by here, I miss those home school days..
Louise
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GREAT WORK!
I’VE BEEN CATCHING UP ON YOUR BLOG- LOOKS LIKE YOU HAVE A LOT OF GOOD THINGS HAPPENING AS USUAL!
HAPPY WEEKEND, MICHELE/IVY
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Louise, thank you. You are so sweet. I’ll be sure and post my progress, if there is any!
Michele, I’ve missed you friend! I hope you are totally on the mend. It’s good to see you out and about blog-ville.
Lynn