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Note to Self

March 20, 2012 by Ami 18 Comments

On your mark

get set

STOP.

Stop buying {more} curriculum.

Stop trying to keep up with other homeschooling moms.

Stop comparing your kids with other kids.

Stop wishing your days were easier.

Stop wasting so much time on the computer. 

Start

recognizing the giftedness your children possess.

embracing the blessing God has given.

praying over your children every morning.

believing that less is more.

Start homeschooling . . . on purpose.

Filed Under: thinking out loud

Comments

  1. Krista says

    March 21, 2012 at 4:48 pm

    I need this dangling in front of me every day! Thanks again Ami!
    I LOVE YOU!!

  2. Kay says

    March 23, 2012 at 12:23 am

    YES! THANK YOU! I needed to read that just now! I’m going to enjoy my (easier and revamped) Friday, not keeping up with the wondermom’s!

  3. Beth Mellinger says

    March 23, 2012 at 6:13 pm

    Wow, did the Lord tell you my thoughts? Note to self is exactly what I needed to see. I have printed it and framed it for my desk.

    Thanks so much~
    Beth

  4. Shauna says

    March 25, 2012 at 1:04 am

    So beautifully said! Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. I think that a lot of us can relate!

  5. WhyAmySmiles says

    March 25, 2012 at 2:55 am

    I needed every “stop” and every “start” on your list. THANK YOU.

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