Category Archives: MOTH

MOTH Update – 2014

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Jennifer

For those new to my blog, let me tell you a little about a plan I use for our household.  It’s found in a duet of books written by the parents of a large homeschooling family.  Their beliefs very much … Continue reading →

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Happy 2014!!

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Jennifer

Sure, I’m a few days late in wishing you a Happy New Year, but I am of the opinion that well wishes are better late than never! So, with the wishes out of the way, I’ll share with you what’s … Continue reading →

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MOTH 8 – OFF TRACK

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Jennifer

April has been a rough month for MOTH in our house. The first week was fine, but then on the sixth, Matt started feeling bad.  It was the start of the four-day Easter weekend and Matt was home.  The boys … Continue reading →

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Failing at grATTITUDE

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Jennifer

So this morning wasn’t the greatest.  It started off with a good night’s sleep and then an extra hour of sleep as I accidentally snoozed several times.  I got up and had a nice quiet time and then edited the … Continue reading →

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MOTH 7

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Jennifer

After a month of successfully working our new schedules and chore responsibilities, I can honestly say that this journey was so well worth it.  Everything in our lives goes more smoothly and our home looks so much better.  I almost … Continue reading →

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Blanket-time

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Jennifer

While reading the first book by the Duggars I ran across a neat idea regarding homeschooling with a baby in the house. Michelle (the mom) trains her babies when they’re very young to sit on a blanket for short periods … Continue reading →

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MOTH 6

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Jennifer

I had an alternate title for this post but decided to stick with the MOTH theme because that’s really what this is about.  The alternate title would have been: “Character?  Yes, please.” I am seeing so many neat things as … Continue reading →

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Marriage “Training”

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Jennifer

That’s what the Army officially calls marriage retreats.  Matt leads these training sessions frequently and our family loves to tag along.  In December we were excited to take our first trip to Willingen, staying at the Sauerland Stern Hotel. Here … Continue reading →

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MOTH 5

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Jennifer

I have finally had a chance to test out our schedule!  Monday (1/3/12) was a Federal Holiday so Matt was home and I was able to enjoy one last day of vacation-mode by going to breakfast with a friend and … Continue reading →

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MOTH 4

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Jennifer

In MOTH 3 I shared how we trained the boys in the use of the ChorePacks.  Now to the fun part! We had these fun, simple to use tools to help the boys get through their thirty-minute chore session but I knew … Continue reading →

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