Friendship

I felt the need to briefly acknowledge the richness of life that comes from having good friends. While I adore my husband and love my children, my "girlfriends" have become such a source of refreshment and encouragement. Our small group Girl's Night Outs have become a necessity in my life. Do we all know each other well?  Hmm, not yet, but it sure is fun to get together and hear that we're not alone in motherhood!

Melanie's story of her son wearing one black sock and one white sock to school, absolutely hysterical. Hearing Lori's memories of a state I grew up in, priceless. Holly's reflection of what her company did to help her during a tragic time in her life, remarkable. Amy's strength through motherhood during her husband's deployment, inspiring.
Yes, many more to share.
The little reminder is to stay refreshed as a woman through friendship.

It starts small; it starts awkwardly. Yes, I did feel out of place, but I knew I would find likeminded friends if I just kept showing up.

Guess, what, I totally did!

This is my sweet friend, Michelle. 

We share a love for Maroon 5, Ulta, and all things crafty (just kidding about my love for crafts…it doesn't exist. She's my lifeline for being crafty.)

A friend loveth at all times…~ Pro. 17:17

Co-op, Emma's birthday, and News!

Mondays are the days that seem most hectic and to be honest, NUTS!!!!!! at our house. But, I absolutely adore them. Along with regular schooling, house work, glitter, and non stop imagination, our Mondays include participating in our local Homeschool Co-op. Now, just in case you don't know what "co-op" is, co-op is literally a cooperation of parents who setup, teach, and pack up a school environment for their kids once a week. We gather to give our kids the opportunity to see that other kids are taught at home too! It's a great time of parent led education and socialization. We love it!

Both Emma and Jensen go to classes that have kids their own ages in them. They both have art, music, learning, and playtime coordinated for their age levels. I get to participate in other classes with older kids and discuss curriculum and ideas with other home educating moms and dads. The co-op lasts for three hours, and our kids come home as excited chatter boxes ready to go the next week. 

Here is the link for more information:

http://www.helpinghandshomeschool.org

In other news, Mike and I are in the process of opening a new business. I am so excited to see Mike's "brain child" come to fruition. This is not to say that I am completely without fear and trepidation; I have to admit that our past failure in the Florida construction industry does play a huge part in my nervousness. However, I refuse to allow that fear to hold me back from pursuing something new. More to come on that subject as it progresses. #2scoops

Did I mention that Emma turned SIX?! I won't discuss it, because I am in serious denial. 

She got this guitar for her birthday...um, yah, we (Mike and I) did this to ourselves. Anyway, I am enjoying having my sweetie pie girl home everyday, although starting home education has in no way slowed down her growing up! Boo! 

(As a side note, the school that Emma was attending just tested in dead last in its district. That's all I'm going to say about that.)

So there it is, a bit about our crazy, fun lives!

Pray for me,

Marlie