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Hi Ladies,
I just wanted to let you know I am so glad ya’ll are here!  I haven’t been posting much, but that isn’t because it is all quiet over here.  We are super busy...but I am really diving into some ernest planning for the Fall (did I hear a loud gasp from some of you organized girls who have it all scoped out for the year already??  ) I thought I was doing just straight MODG for the younger three this year. BUT....I started reading a lot of the CM discussions on here...and lots of Jen Mack’s blog.....and praying a lot...and feel this real call to go for a much more CM infused year than previous years. So many years we were just holding on for dear life. This year I feel like is sort of a “rebuilding” year again.....with our first starting college, another right on his tail...and Miss Lily all rarin’ to go with her kindergarten self.....my head is spinning. I see MODG as really nice, but I want to slooooow down....read a lot more great literature.....no grammar books  and do much more nature study and journaling.
Is there anyone else out there that started very Charlotte Mason, and then started leaning towards a curriculum made by someone else...and then came back full circle several years later and went, “Oh...this feels like my home again!” That is sort of what I feel like, “Yeah, this is what we used to do!!” I haven’t ever abandoned the whole CM philosophy, but narrating has never been a strong point, but the more I read about narration I know it will naturally help with weak spots in a more organic way.
I’m rambling.....but I had to pop in and say thanks so much for sharing so much CM information....so much of your hard work and efforts....I do appreciate it!! AND.....just a minor Lily update....the girl is doing so well. She is Miss Social Butterfly.....talking really well, eating really well, and sings the sweetest Morning Offering ever. It melts me.
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We are heading back to the CM direction this year. I started out with CM, but never was able to pull it together, but it was always tugging at my heart. We are finally back in business. 
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 How exciting! Praying for you in this venture!
I'm still making my plans, too, so don't fret, 4 lads mom!
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I'm so happy Lily is doing so well! That is great news!
Seems as if it is the year to get more CM-ish...I'm doing the same myself. I'm working with Ambleside International to get a totally CM curriculum going here (we've done bits and pieces for many years, just not completely CM). I'm actually a bit nervous! 
I need to find out from them what/how much I can share about what I learn from them, because some of the information they give me is restricted by my agreement with them--just not sure exactly what information that is!
I'm spending a LOT of time planning everything out, so I really hope I can share those plans with everyone. I'd be so happy if the plans could be used by more than just moi!
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stellamaris wrote:
I'm so happy Lily is doing so well! That is great news!
Seems as if it is the year to get more CM-ish...I'm doing the same myself. I'm working with Ambleside International to get a totally CM curriculum going here (we've done bits and pieces for many years, just not completely CM). I'm actually a bit nervous!
I need to find out from them what/how much I can share about what I learn from them, because some of the information they give me is restricted by my agreement with them--just not sure exactly what information that is! 
I'm spending a LOT of time planning everything out, so I really hope I can share those plans with everyone. I'd be so happy if the plans could be used by more than just moi! |
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Oh!!! I am intrigued!!!
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Same here- there is so little information on their site.
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Yeah for you
I'm counting the weeks to get started again. I'm having a hard time keeping my girls away from my piles of books that they'll be using 
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I'm so glad you're here, 4 lads mom! You inspire me with your fresh energy and renewed enthusiasm! And that sweet Miss Lily always brings a smile to my face!
What a delight to share Charlotte Mason with each other! I can't wait to see how your plans and year unfold, friend! By the way....I never worry about timing!!! Ever!! I do my best to consider what is best for our family, to plan from there, and then don't stress about the reality of when we really get plans underway because I figure I'm doing my best and leaving plenty of room for God to trump my plans! Which He HAS DONE!!!
So excited for you, friend!! 
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I am so, so happy with Mater Amabilis It has really, really been an amazing help for me this year. Michele, I am forever grateful for the hard work you and Kathryn have put into this endeavor.What a blessing for us all.
I also have found Simply Charlotte Mason to be wonderful as well. I know these have been named many times on this forum, but I wanted to thank these ladies for working so hard on great material. 
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Mackfam wrote:
I'm so glad you're here, 4 lads mom! You inspire me with your fresh energy and renewed enthusiasm! And that sweet Miss Lily always brings a smile to my face!
What a delight to share Charlotte Mason with each other! I can't wait to see how your plans and year unfold, friend! By the way....I never worry about timing!!! Ever!! I do my best to consider what is best for our family, to plan from there, and then don't stress about the reality of when we really get plans underway because I figure I'm doing my best and leaving plenty of room for God to trump my plans! Which He HAS DONE!!!
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Thanks, Jen!! I have gleaned so much from your blog as well...I have had multiple tabs open for a week now researching and such. I was up waaaayyy too late last might after reading your “big picture” part...it just “clicked” for me...and I was off!! Plan on this weekend ( God willing) getting things on paper in a coherent form. Thanks for your encouragement. I am not going to worry, you are right, I am more excited than anything. It is so nice to feel that again...excitement about starting school
By the way...Lily saw the Happy Dancing Banana..and kept dancing around the office, and I was like, “What are you doing?” and she said, “I am a happy dancin’ banana!! I just love that thing!!”
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We are getting more and more CM each year, too. It just seems to make more and more sense the more we school.
So glad to have you ladies!
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