The chronicles continue …

As I sit here and drink my wine, I hear Puck directing Emily in how to clean her room. The kitchen is clean. The house is tidy, and Phoebe is down… for now. It is 7:00 PM. One more feeding before real bedtime. I’ve been up since 5:30 AM, and will be staying up til 10:30/11:00. Its been a good day. Emily and I went to the Dollar Tree. She had such a great time. It felt nice to leave the house. Phoebe is taking the paci well. I’m about ready to crash.

7 PM!

This is a different level of exhaustion.

When do I feel most fulfilled? I’ve started working on a daily devo. Well, the kid is up … gotta go.

This new season with three kids has been very interesting. Its been tough accepting the fact that our nights are no longer our own. That has probably been the hardest part for me. The older kids go to bed and we still have to feed Phoebe. Our day isn’t over. I found myself grieving the simple days. Of course, I didn’t know they were simpler at the time. Hindsight. But our world is fuller. Brighter. More full of meaning. Right. It is the grand adventure.

I sit here awaiting the baby’s next feeding. The kids are in bed … ish. Phoebe is still asleep. And I am hearing my two year old and six year old fight over … something. Honestly, I zone out after a while.

Breathe …

Remember …

These are the days I will someday miss! I hear people say that so often! I can’t just let the days drift by. The Lord is 100% showing me the need to embrace these days. Not facing them with exhaustion or attitude. But with open arms.

Welcome to my journey! I never would have thought to homeschool until a few months ago. Once I realized that I would truly enjoy teaching my almost-kindergartner and see her grow before my very eyes, I was sold. I’m extremely excited to see where this road takes us as a family. It is a clear calling for me to see this through, and I just cannot wait to see what is to come. I’m not sure what this blog will entail. It will probably include thoughts and feelings at first, but I would love to be a resource for moms like me constantly seeking and learning. I have soaked in books, blogs, podcasts, and audiobooks for months. I will attach links below for the resources that have been most helpful.

Please take a look at my current planning resources that I plan to use. They all include free printables that I have created, and I have adapted from other people.

www.pambarnhill.com