need want hope pray - a stolen post

Rachel had a great post about the end of 2013 and the beginning of a new year.

I'm stealing because I'm trying to get back into blogging.

In 2014, I NEED to be more structured in schooling. I've done a very Charlotte Mason approach to kinder (and pre-k for Elle), but first grade has to be more structured. I still very much believe that play time is vital to the learning ability of children, which is why homeschooling has a great benefit - we do the work for half a day, and the rest is left to exploring, playing, choring, etc.

This is the first year that we could buy lesson plans and all the books we need and I think that will do a lot to help me. I'm not a teacher by nature so I need someone to do all the work for me, at least until I can get a handle on this lifestyle.


In 2014, I WANT to established down into a happy, comfortable, settled routine. If we're wanting, let's shoot for the moon. I'd like to have our own house - with enough room for a learning room (school/office/sewing) that doesn't have to get put away each meal; with a room for guests to come stay with us (not couches, y'all. We are moving on up.); with a big backyard to foster those little imaginations in my care; with a kitchen big enough that friends and family can gather 'round, enjoying a glass of wine or a cup of tea while a meal simmers on gas stove (sitting atop my double convection oven....I said I was shooting for the moon!).

This house will also be close to New Braunfels where we go to Mass every day at 6am with the priests of the Mission of Divine Mercy. No, scratch that - this house is close to the newly established Fraternity of St. Peter parish, where Fr. Mozzie is stationed as pastor (this is fictional, don't get excited). It will also be sitting on ten acres of land, where we can raise our own chickens and grass-fed cows (that we hire someone to care for for us, because ew), for those that are interested. Oh, and we have a giant garden.

Realistically, let's go back to the first sentence - I just look forward to getting our own place and settling into a familiar routine in a new town where we know few people.


In 2014, I HOPE for restored health among loved ones. Too many heartaches lately, too many struggles.


In 2014, I PRAY for new life and living in accordance with God's Will, no matter what comes.



Here's to 2014. Make sure you keep me accountable to do a longer post about 2013 and 2014!