I did/do not want to homeschool. This was not my plan. I don’t have anything against homeschooling and I don’t have anything against the public school – I just never imagined that I’d be one of the homeschooling moms. I was public schooled and both of my parents are public school teachers. I honestly just […]
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Best Books for Military Kids
Daddy is close to deploying or leaving on, what seems like, his thousandth TDY, and the kids are struggling. Our sweet little dandelions, our military kids, are so resilient and strong. But that doesn’t mean that they always understand or don’t struggle. I’ve asked fellow military mamas what their favorite military kid books were and […]
Best Ways to Celebrate the Month of the Military Child – April
Military Kids Our sweet little Dandelion children sacrifice so much and they deserve recognition and thanks. They did not choose this life – this military life was chosen for them. They move states or countries away when the orders fall. My own children are only preschoolers and my 3 year old has lived in 4 […]
The Dandelion – The Official Flower of the Military Child
Dandelions aren’t usually the most prized flowers – they aren’t a beautiful rose or a simple daisy. Dandelions are most often seen as weeds that ruin the appearance of an otherwise beautifully green lawn. I’ve never seen them like that. I have always views them as wish-granters. When I found out, after having my own […]