Growing up, our family dynamics were often in flux as a homeschool family. Personally, I never went back to public school, but my brothers had years at school, then years being homeschooled, then back again and so on. My mom worked from home, worked full-time outside the home, and had times where her only work was us 😄 My parents reevaluated and changed things up whenever it was needed. They discussed schooling options with us every year and collaborated with us kids to make decisions best for each of us as individuals. Education is not linear, it's never one-size-fits-all. It's supposed to be individualized! Bravo to you guys for being flexible and doing what's best for your family in the moment 🧡🧡🧡
oh we have something in comming I have five kids too ranging from 27 to 14..Absolutely a dream job!Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us so encouraging!
I agree, just take it year by year and see what the Lord does. He knows the plans!! Love hearing about how you are trusting Him for each step for your family 💗
It's like having a village!! I love that... and love you mama! So happy how we connected on this platform! You were my first collab too... so that's pretty special ❤
This was so relatable! Your current work situation is a one-in-a-million and honestly, in my eyes, so amazing. If I had to work full-time, working in the same location as my family would be a dream! That being said, it's so hard to wait on what we really want when we are feeling that strong pull, like the pull to be home.
Thanks for the update on how your year and transition have been going. Glad to hear it has been going well. Our big change this year is that my husband just got a new remote job so now we are all at home together. It has been just wonderful, especially since our oldest will be headed off to college next year. Can't wait to hear about the constitution unit. We plan to start it after Christmas break.
Wow Christina!! Thank you so much for sharing with me how you made gather round work... you inspired and helped me so much for my plans going on forward! Honestly you are a wealth of knowledge!!
Your work and homeschool has been so interesting to me since learning about it. Especially how you are currently hybrid schooling. You make it sound a bit effortless in this video lol but I think you are great at staying on top of it all and making things happen.
I can so relate to you mama... God is so good... you are blessed. If you were to ask me too... I would never think that I would be working full time and doing all the things... I feel blessed but if you were to ask me I would be homeschooling full time. But God knows best! ❤
Good video. Everyone needs to get their kids out of public schools and everyone needs to start getting creative and putting trust in each other and God.
I am in such a similar place in my life. Full time teacher, trying to find the best way to fit homeschooling in is hard. I would love to find a way to stay home, but that prayer hasn’t been answered yet
I've been trying to peice together your whole story😅 I know you ended up leaving this job and pulling all your kids back out, but I haven't come across a video that explained how that unfolded. I'm just so curious😅
Growing up, our family dynamics were often in flux as a homeschool family. Personally, I never went back to public school, but my brothers had years at school, then years being homeschooled, then back again and so on. My mom worked from home, worked full-time outside the home, and had times where her only work was us 😄
My parents reevaluated and changed things up whenever it was needed. They discussed schooling options with us every year and collaborated with us kids to make decisions best for each of us as individuals. Education is not linear, it's never one-size-fits-all. It's supposed to be individualized! Bravo to you guys for being flexible and doing what's best for your family in the moment 🧡🧡🧡
Thank you so much for sharing that Kaela!
It's so beautiful that you can say "this is my dream job"! What a gift!
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It's awesome that you're already planning for how next year will go!
Haha trying and not trying at the same time lol
oh we have something in comming I have five kids too ranging from 27 to 14..Absolutely a dream job!Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us so encouraging!
Oh wow! You’re welcome, and thank you!
I can be so hard to find a good rhythm for working and homeschooling, especially when you’re tired from a full day of work.
Yes!
It’s so easy to look ahead into the future and make your own little checklists and wishlists…. Still learning to work on that daily!
Yes! It’s a work in progress for sure!
I agree, just take it year by year and see what the Lord does. He knows the plans!! Love hearing about how you are trusting Him for each step for your family 💗
Thank you so much! Trying🙏
You worded that so well…it’s definitely a village/community!
Thanks girlfriend!
It's like having a village!! I love that... and love you mama! So happy how we connected on this platform! You were my first collab too... so that's pretty special ❤
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I loved hearing about how you are able to adapt to your homeschool to your new work schedule.
love the family style homeschooling! I feel like it is so efficient and more fun for the kids :)
I love that it's a family affair, that you and your husband work together! Love it so much! 💕💕
Thanks mama!
This was so relatable! Your current work situation is a one-in-a-million and honestly, in my eyes, so amazing. If I had to work full-time, working in the same location as my family would be a dream! That being said, it's so hard to wait on what we really want when we are feeling that strong pull, like the pull to be home.
Thank you so much Kaela! I want to keep that perspective ♥️🙏
I love hearing about how your days look and how you all make it work!
Thanks for the update on how your year and transition have been going. Glad to hear it has been going well. Our big change this year is that my husband just got a new remote job so now we are all at home together. It has been just wonderful, especially since our oldest will be headed off to college next year. Can't wait to hear about the constitution unit. We plan to start it after Christmas break.
That is so wonderful! And I’m super excited about the Constitution unit!!
Wow Christina!! Thank you so much for sharing with me how you made gather round work... you inspired and helped me so much for my plans going on forward! Honestly you are a wealth of knowledge!!
You are so welcome! I’m glad it helped!!
Your work and homeschool has been so interesting to me since learning about it. Especially how you are currently hybrid schooling. You make it sound a bit effortless in this video lol but I think you are great at staying on top of it all and making things happen.
Thanks girl! It’s definitely not effortless, but we make it work😳 🤣
I can so relate to you mama... God is so good... you are blessed. If you were to ask me too... I would never think that I would be working full time and doing all the things... I feel blessed but if you were to ask me I would be homeschooling full time. But God knows best! ❤
It’s so good to know we’re not alone in our feelings!
Good video. Everyone needs to get their kids out of public schools and everyone needs to start getting creative and putting trust in each other and God.
Thank you so much!
You’re making me want to switch to Gathered Round!! ☺️☺️☺️
We really love it!
* biggest hugs *
Thank you so much! 🤗
I am in such a similar place in my life. Full time teacher, trying to find the best way to fit homeschooling in is hard. I would love to find a way to stay home, but that prayer hasn’t been answered yet
I try to remind myself that God didn’t promise us easy, He promised that he’d be with us through it! Hugs mama 🤍
The village yes!
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I've been trying to peice together your whole story😅 I know you ended up leaving this job and pulling all your kids back out, but I haven't come across a video that explained how that unfolded. I'm just so curious😅
I think it was like an “announcement” video or something like that last spring (2022)
i live in sioux falls south dakota and do you have a mother i am curious because you said grandmother
Yes I do!