Always Learning

I just dropped the boys off at basketball and then took the girls to the store. We did a bit of comparative shopping. It was not only about prices - but, another chance to review decimals and place value. It's been a good day. We did a variety of things and had a chance to go at our own pace for most of the time.
I took Megan to the library for the craft they do each week. She was the only one that wanted to go. She's produced a fabulous painting. It has a bit of texture. They had paints, chalk, and salt available.
We also started a science experiment together. We going to test out growing mold. I'll have them each write their hypothesis tomorrow.
We did some other activities and learning time. I'm glad we get to relax a bit tonight - sort of...I still need to read with the girls.

What's Next?

I have been thinking about income and how to make it happen for a family of five. I'm not sure what I'm going to do. There are areas that interest me - but, making money doing them doesn't really work unless you've been at it for a long time. Those that do make money helping others typically seem to make little and it takes awhile to even get that far.
As I've been praying about it - the only thing I'm getting is to blog and go to the temple. Yep - pretty random. I get the temple part. At least it seems there could be some inspiration that could come while doing so. I think it's always a good idea.
I'm not so sure about the blog part. I am completely aware that a blog is not something that will provide for a family. Well, at least not on its own. I'm not sure why the blogging idea keeps coming to mind. Maybe somewhere along the way it will help me discover what to do next. Maybe there will be a connection or two that will eventually lead me in a different direction. Maybe it's a way to get a name out there so that when I do whatever it is I'm going to do next it will give me an audience for it. Can you tell I really don't know what I'm doing? I just feel like it's what I'm supposed to be doing - so I'm going to do it. Although, some will wonder why - I'm not exactly an eloquent writer.
One thing I feel like I have going for me is that I have my own story. As I think everyone does. But, what makes mine different is the fact that I'm different - my life is different than that of others. I'm sure all of those differences will come out in other posts as time and writing moves along.

Starting Somewhere

There are a couple of things I need to do with this blog to make it more what I want. I'm at a point where I just need to start writing on a regular basis. The other things that I need to do will need to be learned and added as I go along.

There's something I could write about each day...many days have more than one topic to share. It seems we have plenty going on with daily the happenings of homeschooling, Layne's cancer, my random thoughts, and pictures I'd like to share. I also want to keep track of resources for learning - and the ideas that go along with them. I have thoughts and ideas about parenting and just life in general. 

I think for now these will all go in the same place - just for somewhere to put them. I eventually want to divide things into tabs for different topics. It's time to start - and, I need to start somewhere.