~ May 1st ~

I wish I had more hours in the day, but then don't we all. I had a really great time (what little it was) participating in the Natural Parenting Blog Party hosted by The Peaceful Housewife. I only got to write one little post on co-sleeping and so far have only made it to a few blogs but I am going to keep plodding along, visiting the blogs on the linky list with the few moments that I get here and there.

I had every intention to write a post on gentle christian discipline. I didn't get it done, life has just been too busy and with the return of warm weather equals even less inside time. For those who asked, this is my all time favorite article of gentle christian discipline, Is Spanking Biblical? (NO!) at Parenting Freedom. It is long but indepth. I also love reading Dulce de Leche and The Hippie Housewife. The both offer such great reminders and write about gentle discipline in such a graceful way. Another great blog that I found during the party is Hybrid Rasta Mama.

I wanted to write a post for National Spank Out Day but will instead link to Jennifer's {Hybrid Rasta Mama} because it is so good.


I am trying to outline a schedule that will allow me to write about the topics I love to talk about while maintaining balance in our family's life. I have several new recipes to share too!

~ Happy Resurrection Day ~

~ I Haven't Forgotten... ~

...Just wanted to let you know that I haven't died or anything. I have been learning the ropes over on facebook (I may make a page specifically for my blog) and working on some blog post about GMOs, vaccines (in particular my boys' struggles with Toxic Vaccine Effect) and a few other things. I am so excited for spring, we just ordered 60 more chickens, they will be here by May 1 or 2.
It has been in the 40's the last few days and we actually went to AWANAS tonight without jackets, wah-hoo!!!! I can't order seeds till April 1, the company I want to get them from is swamped with orders. Home education is going great and we are trucking right along. We will do the majority of out art work and science outside this spring, summer, and fall. One of our projects was looking at and studying trees, which is fine when it is not freezing out. Our art and science journals work together quite nicely, killing two birds with one stone...

~ Projects ~

I have about a million projects swirling in my head and no time to make/create them. In some ways it is frustrating, but at least I know I will always have something to do in my "free time", ha! I really wanted to sew last night, but couldn't refuse the sweet little cherub face that asked if we could read stories and snuggle. I love being a mom and though there are times that I feel like I need to check out, by being selfless and getting my mind off myself and on someone else creates a feeling of contentment and peacefulness that gets me through those times of frustration and anxiety when I feel like I need some time to myself when I am needed the most.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-9