Magical Moments

This is one of those great shots I got accidentally. I can see great photos in my mind but when it comes to actually using the camera - well I just get lucky sometimes. So I got lucky and caught this magical moment. Miss A was three and we had gone down to Port A for a few days that summer. We stayed in a REALLY dumpy motel. And we visited the Texas State Aquarium. She loves dolphins and thought the show was great. But she was so little I don't think she remembers it. I want to remember those fleeting magic moments.

Homeschooling is not Magical

Well, here I am again. I keep thinking I will write more often and then I don't. I have been madly searching www.homeschoolclassifieds.com and www.bestbookdeal.com for those last few books I need and generally trying to get ready for the school year.I just finished reading "How to really Love Your Child" by Ross Campbell M.D. It was a quick and easy read with a lot of powerful stuff. It's not about do you really love your child it is about really showing it so they really get it. It gave me some pointers, renewed my resolve and made me feel that I am at least doing some things right. I recommend it for any parent. We have one very challenging child and sometimes I have anxiety over what will become of him. But I know that it is just the enemy taunting me and that ultimately we do have the victory. But I need reminders here and there. I love my children. I love the opportunity we have to homeschool. We are not a magic, perfect family but I hope they turn out all right.