tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post6331192682343365032..comments2023-04-29T07:06:20.771-07:00Comments on leading little hearts home: OVERWHELMED?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-23373698048302238162012-04-10T08:44:58.647-07:002012-04-10T08:44:58.647-07:00Thank you! We are outside listening to the 8yo re...Thank you! We are outside listening to the 8yo read right now. The 6yo, 4yo, and 18mo are swinging as they listen.Mom of 8https://www.blogger.com/profile/07928757419503619545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-37608383766532928152012-04-09T20:36:26.743-07:002012-04-09T20:36:26.743-07:00Hello Mom of 8,
Please feel free to contact me d...Hello Mom of 8,<br /><br /><br />Please feel free to contact me directly at: rebecca.teamjnz@gmail.comRebecca Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05396031817687876256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-13312615552334380392012-04-09T16:52:51.996-07:002012-04-09T16:52:51.996-07:00I was looking for a way to contact you for help an...I was looking for a way to contact you for help and encouragement. I feel as though we are a house of chaos in every way. I realize that today seems much worse because I am sick, we are remodeling, and to top it off we are an angry family. I so want our lives to be different. It is hard to know where to start.Mom of 8https://www.blogger.com/profile/07928757419503619545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-70040188062709315342010-08-19T04:32:40.445-07:002010-08-19T04:32:40.445-07:00Hey Rebecca! I was just reading this post again to...Hey Rebecca! I was just reading this post again to remind myself not to get anxious! Praying Praying Praying for this school year. <br />I will be praying for your school year as well! ;-)<br />Kelly KKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03919750188666956140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-81635842024451460582010-04-09T16:53:42.625-07:002010-04-09T16:53:42.625-07:00I just found your blog by "accident" and...I just found your blog by "accident" and it has already been such a source of encouragement to me. This post your wrote about feeling overwhelmed has ministered to me tremendously. I have a 4 yr old and a 21 month old, two very, very busy boys that keep me going all day. I plan on homeschooling them, but have been very concerned as to if I can handle this. I bookmarked this post and plan on reading it often to encouragme me. Thanks you so much for taking the time to do this blog, it truly is more than a blog, it is a ministry of encouragment. Looking forward to getting to know you :)<br /><br />love,<br />TreenaTreena Davisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-47297951440441653852009-09-08T15:43:50.796-07:002009-09-08T15:43:50.796-07:00Wonderful post! So encouraging.
We are current...Wonderful post! So encouraging. <br /><br />We are currently homeschooling 3rd grade, 1st grade and have a 3 year old also. Today, I was asking the older ones who first discovered the Americas...they hesitated and the 3 year old excitedly said "Christopher Columbus"!! My older kids were on the floor laughing and telling him how smart his is! <br /><br />He knew this b/c he is with us as we read aloud and do our history projects. <br /><br />It may be hard at times to have busy little ones, but the rewards for them are so great too!<br /><br />A suggestion for books on tape. Anything from www.greathall.com They have a huge variety of stories on tape. (fables, classic stories, Bible stories and Historical figures) We love to listen to them in the car, at quiet time at home and sometimes at night when they are not quite ready to fall asleep, but I am ready for them to stay in bed!<br /><br />Thank you for your wonderful blog...it is a ministry to me and many others!<br /><br />Jennifer in TXAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-30829001856632718202009-09-03T22:36:40.888-07:002009-09-03T22:36:40.888-07:00Very kind ladies, thank you.
Renee~ Thanks so...Very kind ladies, thank you. <br /><br /><br />Renee~ Thanks so much for saying hello! Love hearing about moms who desire to homeschool! <br /><br /><br />Welcome~ Thanks for this suggestion. Let us know if you have any favorites. Some of our friends are enjoying the Jonathan Park CD's (Vision Forum). We've had some sweet ones in the past by a company that may be out of business. They were audio tapes, then CD's~ Happy Helpers, God's Mathematics, Aurie's Wooden Leg. Liz, can you still find these?<br /><br /><br />Kelly~ Thanks so much for chiming in. I really appreciated your e-mail. Thank you. You are a real blessing. Please keep in touch.<br /><br /><br />Crystal~ God is good. Thank you for sharing that. <br /><br /><br />Hi Lisa~ Thanks my friend.<br /><br /><br />Sommer~ That's right, you're adding cute little Rowan to the mix! Sweet times.<br /><br /><br />Hi Alice~ How wonderful! What an encouragement. Thank you.<br /><br /><br />Amanda~ I'd be honored. <br /><br /><br />Hi Cathy! Thank you my friend.<br /><br /><br />Hi Sheri~ Thank you. You're very kind. : )Rebecca Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05396031817687876256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-15892774839108547382009-09-03T13:34:30.087-07:002009-09-03T13:34:30.087-07:00Outstanding wisdom... Thank you for sharing your h...Outstanding wisdom... Thank you for sharing your heart, ideas, and experience Rebeccah!Sherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675431603616863614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-42232483091592389432009-09-02T11:15:18.618-07:002009-09-02T11:15:18.618-07:00Thanking God for you! Wonderful words of wisdom a...Thanking God for you! Wonderful words of wisdom and encouragement!C. Craignoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-23296387244268734732009-09-02T04:30:26.560-07:002009-09-02T04:30:26.560-07:00Absolutely invaluable wisdom here! Thank-you Rebe...Absolutely invaluable wisdom here! Thank-you Rebecca. If you don't mind, I may just print this and keep it handy in my daybook...<br /><br />~Amanda.Amandanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-8495971394673837542009-09-01T16:16:44.593-07:002009-09-01T16:16:44.593-07:00Thank you for the wonderful encouragement! I have ...Thank you for the wonderful encouragement! I have just discovered your blog and I am about to start my homeschooling journey with my almost-5-year-old son. I also have three more little boys aged 3, 19 months, and 7 weeks. I'm nervous! But it's blogs like yours that make me feel like I can do it, and which also point me to Jesus for the strength I will need - thank you! I have also figured that I will need to work on training the little ones more before I start, from things you've mentioned here in various posts! I so appreciate your writings! I am in the UK and there is not so much homeschooling going on here as over there, so any helpful sources are great for me!<br /><br />Thank you!Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12399373153325849675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-3506866896697665812009-09-01T14:49:48.659-07:002009-09-01T14:49:48.659-07:00As always Rebecca, wise words! So timely too, as ...As always Rebecca, wise words! So timely too, as I am homeschooling my 4th and 1st grader this year with a tempermental, busy two-year-old and a 4 1/2 month old baby! Challenges for sure at times.<br /><br />You have once again encouraged me to re-center and think again "why" we are doing this :-)<br /><br />Lots of love,<br />SommerSommerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07173085478959089587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-32716601772678249132009-09-01T14:19:56.413-07:002009-09-01T14:19:56.413-07:00Keep up the wonderful, encouraging posts, Rebecca....Keep up the wonderful, encouraging posts, Rebecca. What a wonderful ministry you are having to moms. May the Lord continue to bless you and your family as you reach out to others and lead by your example. We love you all!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />LisaLisa Wintonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14478595949420793339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-57301261384385603392009-09-01T10:03:55.664-07:002009-09-01T10:03:55.664-07:00Oh, thank you for the wonderful post! It was such...Oh, thank you for the wonderful post! It was such a blessing and encouragement to me!:)Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14103706720349240281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-67617394103966682042009-09-01T06:25:50.647-07:002009-09-01T06:25:50.647-07:00Hi , Its Kelly Thanks everybody it's nice to k...Hi , Its Kelly Thanks everybody it's nice to know we are on the river together and some of us in the same boat. This is some of the best Godly advice I have been given and am very grateful to Him whom all blessings flow.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03919750188666956140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-33270448002888946642009-09-01T06:20:26.067-07:002009-09-01T06:20:26.067-07:00I want to encourage Kelly and applaud you for your...I want to encourage Kelly and applaud you for your thoughtful, wise response. Our attitudes as mothers has SO much to do with our family harmony and how our husband's respond to us. Bravo for a great response!<br /><br />I also want to recommend to Kelly and other moms of little ones - books on tape!! I know we all want to read, read, read - but sometimes life gets in the way. In addition to what was suggested - a book on tape can be a joy for the whole family. Our tiny library had a bunch and they are great for getting the great reads in when Mom is tired or little ones are distracting.zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11605923638753732916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-25311433591575915052009-09-01T01:48:28.808-07:002009-09-01T01:48:28.808-07:00That is a very encouraging post! Our kids are only...That is a very encouraging post! Our kids are only 2 years old and 9 months ( Lord willing their be more in the future)But do plan to homeschool.<br /><br />I'll have to remember your advice when the time comes :-)<br /><br />ReneeMrs. Stamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10509954788063702199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-89817375105011089552009-08-31T23:23:21.999-07:002009-08-31T23:23:21.999-07:00Thank you so much for your comments ladies.
schw...Thank you so much for your comments ladies.<br /><br /><br />schwarkmom~ You made me laugh with that. Sounds like a fantastic project. Love it.<br /><br /><br />Thank you Saminda~ really great thoughts.<br /><br /><br />Thank you Melissa. You are very kind.<br /><br /><br />Hey Shannon! My grandma used to say: <br /><br />If you pray, why worry and if you worry, why pray? She was a "smartie skirt," wasn't she? : ) <br /><br />Hang in there sweetie~ <br /><br />"Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever." ~Eph. 3:20-21<br /><br />HE is able. : )<br /><br /><br />Thanks Frazzled Mama and Perkfamily. You bless.<br /><br /><br />Love,<br />RebeccaRebecca Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05396031817687876256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-65497424820277362572009-08-31T21:04:38.830-07:002009-08-31T21:04:38.830-07:00Great helpful insight and wisdom...as always, God ...Great helpful insight and wisdom...as always, God is providing in great ways for many families through your experience. Thank you for sharing. I definitely have to pass this on to my friends who struggle to live up to the government school standards when homeschooling. Thank you.FFPERKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17491455248554850835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-17145346158705963332009-08-31T19:49:19.717-07:002009-08-31T19:49:19.717-07:00I can relate! When I started my homeschool journe...I can relate! When I started my homeschool journey I had 4 children, 5 and under! Rebecca is offering you some very sound and valuable advice. As a mom "on the other side" of babies and toddlers I can see the wisdom in relaxing and changing your program to meet your children's needs. ALL your children's needs.TheFrazzledMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13181324862294819388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-30546795732963909912009-08-31T19:42:07.239-07:002009-08-31T19:42:07.239-07:00Wonderful post!!!! I am just starting my 2nd year...Wonderful post!!!! I am just starting my 2nd year homeschooling and (3rd and K with a 2 1/2 and 1 year old in the mix). It is grueling on the mind. What if I mess them up so badly... reality is we need posts like this to bring us back to our focus. I took my kids for a walk today and as the worry crept in I said partly aloud, "It is better for them to be loved than to be smart, right?!" LOL!! I NEED NEED NEED this as much as the person you wrote this post for... Thank you! Maybe I will come back and read it daily... really!!! :)Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05682234408333714885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-13751444528768965252009-08-31T17:47:17.369-07:002009-08-31T17:47:17.369-07:00One of the best posts I have read in a long time. ...One of the best posts I have read in a long time. Thank you for sharing, every Mother of young children should read this.<br />Melissamelissahttp://homeschoolblogger.com/kaysmarmeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-37867708427518380912009-08-31T17:36:08.404-07:002009-08-31T17:36:08.404-07:00What a wonderful post, Rebecca! :) I just know you...What a wonderful post, Rebecca! :) I just know you will have blessed many - Kelly included - with this one. All so true. I would add to Kelly- just relax!! It can indeed be overwhelming but remember that ALL of life is education. We need to continue to live whilst homeschooling our children- it cannot be all-consuming or we will fall in a heap! Find ways that work for YOU and don't compare yourself to anyone else. I began homeschooling this year and already have learnt and changed things so much. We now keep things very simple, I have learnt what works and what doesn't, how to meet the needs of my other 2 little boys, what my girl is passionate about, etc. etc. She is so good at directing her own learning (and she is only 6). It is working and we are content. BUT!! It may not look like much to someone on the outside. I know that my children are learning so so much, and are content and happy and with me, and that is what I am aiming for. :) ALl the best Kelly! xoSFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09489292370680405548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-90815039237090923762009-08-31T16:54:38.984-07:002009-08-31T16:54:38.984-07:00I can totally relate! I have an almost 4 year old,...I can totally relate! I have an almost 4 year old, 20 month old, and a 3 month old.<br /><br />Trying to teach the 4 year old with the 20 month old can be very trying. This morning, he was climbing on the table, squeezing glue, eating crayons, and running off when I was trying to read to them. That was all in the first three minutes!<br /><br />I dont have the challenges of teaching a 6 year old yet, but I have found that just picking a "topic" and working on that by itself is less overwhelming. We are doing the zoo - which entails, an animal for each letter, where that animal lives, eats etc.. coloring a picture, making noises (the most fun part), writing our letter, reading tons of books about that animal for the week, and then we cap it off with a visit to the zoo to see the animal. To tie it all together we are making it a Woodland Park Animal Alphabet book.<br /><br />My tiny brain says we are just learning about animals at the zoo, but in reality it leads us to letters, counting, colors, geography, writing, and reading! But dont tell my brain, it will get overwhelmed!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15900155919902637439noreply@blogger.com