YouTube Roundup
SAHM vlog - new dinner recipes, shopping, parenting changes and conversations Kaelin and I have had recently, workouts, and lots of chats - certainly the most chatty vlog I’ve uploaded in a bit!
1st Homeschool Field Trip - I LOVE LOVE LOVE this video and truly it’s not getting the love it deserves 😌
Summer Mom Vlog - a cozy, slow week at home! We did a full book shelf renovation and doubled our shelf space. Lots of family time and a homeschool amazon haul!
weekly r.e.p.o.r.t.
Reading: Listened to all of these through Libby, which I highly recommend!
You’re Not Enough (and That’s Ok) by Allie Beth Stuckey: I spoke about this in my recent video, but this book is such a powerful reminder of self-forgetfulness. This was my second time reading this and ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ both times!!
The Night Is Normal: A Guide through Spiritual Pain by Alicia Britt Chole: This book still has me reeling. I am still somewhat unsure about what I read, and simultaneously greatly impacted. I’ve never heard anyone else speak to disillusionment and how that can cause a straight-up panic spiral, but wow, wow, wow, I was so blessed by this book and felt so seen and comforted.
Raising Emotionally Strong Boys by David Thomas: Some notes I took While reading this -
Boys typically blame others instead of taking personal responsibility.
healthy ownership vs shame/blame
wellbeing > happiness
Boys shouldn’t have power over you; they need their parents to be strong. Don’t submit to their “needs” for their momentary happiness, but stay locked in for their long-term well-being.
Boys benefit from visuals
character > happiness
Practice makes progress, not perfection
Ask your kids what they need/want - could be staying up later, alone time, snuggling, going to the zoo, more time to play, more time outside, more time inside, etc.
Ask boys who they want to be vs what they want to do
The Surrogate Mother by Freida McFadden: Rated this ⭐️⭐️. I really don’t want to give up on Freida, but I was not impressed by this one.
Eating: I heard someone say our parents were the casserole generation and we are the bowl generation and I couldn’t agree more - I love a good bowl! Lately I’m loving ground beef seasoned with Siete Mild Taco Seasoning, sweet potato, avocado, cheese, and a drizzle of hot honey 🍯
Playing: SO.MUCH.SUDOKU. I played my first game of Sudoku last week and now have a full-fledged obsession. I play on the NYT Games app, but they switch out the puzzles at odd times so I ordered this book so I can play at any time without worrying that the puzzle will reset.
Obsessed With: These have NO BUSINESS being this good!!
Recommending: I’ve been getting questions to link this floss again bc I’m always hyping it, but truly the best floss ever!! My dentist was so impressed with how clean my teeth were, so I can be trusted 💅
Treating Myself: New heating pad! My old one kept shutting off, and it was super annoying. This one is SO good - not too hot but not too cool. You definitely don’t want to overuse a heating pad, but on the low setting, this one is perfect.
My birthday (28) is tomorrow!! I think this is the first birthday I’ve had in a while where I’m feeling pretty chill, and it’s most likely because I’m so busy with SAHM life that I haven’t had time to spiral over getting older. I mean, I don’t necessarily spiral because of aging, but more so over the fact that the time that passes I can never get back, and that thought makes me so emo 😭. *This is self-forgetfulness in action*
Homeschool Curriculum Picks:
Language Arts - Logic of English Foundations
Math - Singapore Dimensions
Early American History and US Geography - Beautiful Feet Books (literature-based with Christian values)
Astronomy - Apologia (Christian-based curriculum)
Kaelin is in charge of P.E., we go to the library a few times a month, and have tons of playdates along with sports!
Thanks for reading! Chat soon xoxo
Jesper and I are LOCKED IN 🔒🤍🫶🏽 Happy (late) Birthday Kyrah!
Happy birthday Kyrah 🎉💕😇
And thank you so much for the homeschool links 🙌🏾