Then & Then - Messes and Masking

Facebook Memories 2018

"Dinner and a Show"

-Photos taken at lunch stop in Tennessee on our return leg of our long Eastward road-trip.

    Louisiana (Mini Family Reunion),
    Florida (beach),
    Georgia (SEA homeschool conference),
    Virginia (visit Palmieri's... "the boy" was all grown up),

    ER (skipped Kari's).

Facebook Memories 2016

"I was nominated to post a picture that makes me feel proud to be a mother (only one picture)."

Facebook Memories 2013

"Off to a good start: everyone ate and enjoyed breakfast - homemade crepes with glazed nectarines and cream. Did a load of dishes and started some laundry.

Hopefully can hold on to this motivation and momentum!"

Comments from mommy

"So far, so good! Lunch made and eaten, girls got a bath, more dishes and laundry, and baby down for a nap :)"

>> AND NOW <<

WOW!! I have NOT held on to this motivation and momentum! Oh man, this last month the house mess and piles have multiplied!

It was a busy and exciting week. I was contacted by WFAA for an interview on homeschooling. They got my name from the local Facebook group I help run. Which has exploded to over 6k members. I declined the on camera interview but consulted on topics and trends, aiding in interview questions. I also recommended someone (willing and able) to participate on camera. I assisted in her prep work as well. The live zoom interview aired 7/27 - Good Morning Texas. I all came together and homeschoolers were presented well. 😊

With much of my time and attention given to our homeschool group, daily household upkeep has been minimal. However, we continue on school making significant progress this summer.

This is all temporary as we help the flood of new homeschool parents figure things out for the impending "start of the school year". This pandemic continues to rattle people and create new norms.

We are so happy that there are things we can do to help! Reducing our public time, social distancing, mask wearing, mask making & give aways, button donations for other makers, homescool donations of items, fielding questions, creating resources, and assisting and connecting people. Doing our best to stay constructive with our energy.