March 2016 Update

February passed by like a flash for us! I know a lot of people struggle through February, and a I can generally relate, but we were so busy that it felt like a blur (by our standards...I know a lot of people are far busier!). The random warm days were so uplifting, and we soaked up as much …

Overcoming Fear: Homeschool

I've been working on my November goals regarding homeschooling this week, and I'm happy to report some progress. The hand-me-down wooden shelf that we've shuffled around for years has found it's purpose in holding all the homeschool curriculum and goodies. Although this week has been productive, from the point in August when we "started" 4 …

Goals for November 2015

It's November. 2015 is almost over. Am I the only one struggling to grasp that?! Last month, my goal was to get by. This month, I'm a little more ambitious...emphasis on a little. I'm starting to feel better. I've crawled into the second trimester this week, and wonderful things are starting to happen. Though morning …

Goals for August 2015

July passed just as quickly as June in the Dummel household. I'm actually excited for summer to end, although that sounds like heresy as I read it back. Summer in Indiana is sacred; we soak up the few warm months before the long cold season comes. I thought that staying home 6 out of 7 …

Goals for June 2015

Recap of May Goals 1.  Finish Income Tax class on a positive note. 2.  Continue to grow in Spiritual Disciplines. < Always a work in progress. 3.  Slow my life back down after my classes are over. 4. Go to MANY garage sales, because they make me insanely happy. So many unique finds! < We went to a …