Did You Realize It’s February Already??

The last week {ok, really the last month} has been a bit crazy in our house. We were able to stay on track with all of our homeschool projects, but there were quite a few additional things going on for me in preparation for the BEECH Retreat.

In short, speaking at BEECH was wonderful, I met some fabulous ladies and spent much time laughing, learning, and seeing the servant heart of my husband shine like never before. More than anything, I am SO very grateful to have an amazing man that loves me like no other and is encouraging in all things. He is typically the quiet rock behind our family and all that I do online here, but this past week allowed me to see him in a different light – and I so appreciate him.

Although we were busy throughout the month, I was still busy reading at night and creating too – both things that I enjoy. Here’s the progress on some of my goals this year:

Just a Minute by the CEO of Compassion and my new handy iPad bag from Borsa Bella

• In reading non-fiction, I finished up three books – 7: An Experimental Mutiny against Excess and Desperate: Hope for the Mom Who Needs to Breathe, and Just a Minute {by the head of Compassion International}.  WOOT!! That’s three out of the twelve books that I hope to read {you can see the other ones on my list here}. Loved them all and recommend them!! Currently, I am reading Unglued and one other book…
• Couch to 5K – we’ll just talk about that next month, ok? {cough.cough}
• Simplify – doing my best to chuck, sort, and give things away. So far, so good.
• Creating printables – well, I did manage to share two new printable sets with you all for Angry Birds and The Little Rabbit – and I am so glad to have time to create again!!

Some Fabulous Companies to Thank

Real Refreshment Retreats will affirm, energize, and inspire you as you join with other moms like you to celebrate the homeschool journey together. Whatever difficulties and opportunities you’re facing at home, you will find you’re not alone.

Time4Learning – Perfect for homeschool, afterschool, and summer skill sharpening, Time4Learning’s award-winning prek to eighth grade curriculum combines the technology kids love with the education they need to make learning fun!

Apologia Educational Ministries ~ producing resources to help homeschool families learn, live, and defend the Christian faith.

Maestro Classics ~ introduce great music and classics stories to children with this classical music series. Don’t miss their newly released Carnival of Animals that you will want to check out!

The Messiah Mystery from Family Life – a six session study for families to use during the Lent season in the weeks leading up to Easter.

Plans for the Month of February

My website has been really glitchy over the last few months, but the last three weeks have seen NO down time. That alone has taken a huge stress off me and given me extra time to work on other things – instead of being on the phone with my hosting company. Yay!! I truly appreciate all of your patience during the process. {grins}

As for the upcoming month of February, I have more books in my stack to read, a few additional printables that I am working on, some great giveaways coming up for you all, and getting ready to attend the Real Refreshment Retreat in Baltimore at the start of March.

What do you have planned for the month of February?

Maestro Classics ~ introduce great music and classics stories to children with this classical music series. Check out their FREE homeschool music curriculum guides!