What has gone on with life lately!?

Seems like every time I turn around there is something else marked on the calendar of life that is asking for my attention. Now, don't get me wrong it hasn't been bad... just jammed packed. There doesn't seem time lately for the life we used to life. Just one of check boxes to make sure we are getting things done and that's it. While I enjoy that things are getting done I miss the carefreeness of it all.

Life is still upside down for us, but summer is coming and hopefully that brings with it some more direction of God's will along with some carefree family time. Last night my middle child asked when are we taking a road trip again? Ugh, it's been so long! It's one of those moments you remind yourself... God is in control and as soon as he flips that tapestry over it'll all make sense.

This school year is about to come to an end (to see what we studied this year... click here). Only a few short weeks left, co-op ends next week, and then we will officially be done with 7th grade, 3rd grade, and 1st. It seems impossible that the grade levels are that high but they are. I have started the battle of trying to figure out what we will be using next year (will this battle ever end? 8 years of homeschooling under our belt and I still struggle with this. ugh!), and trying to make sure we have a plan for high school.

Eeekkk what!? HIGH SCHOOL!? Say it isn't so! I'm not ready at all for my oldest to be a year away from high school! :( Yet despite my best efforts the time is looming ever closer. She's excited... I'm not ready. I do love seeing all she is growing into though. I struggle sometimes with continuing to homeschool her. I think of all the things she's "missing out on" because we don't have the funds to make x, y, or z happen, and while my stories from school are fun... how much of any of that do I still do!? None. She has friends and things she loves to do... as a mom there is just so much more I wish I could provide to do. Just doesn't seem the case for us.

My photography business, while not busting my calendar at the seams, seems to be doing well. A couple shoots for families since November and 3 homeschool Seniors we attend co-op with. God has brought the clients just as something was needed and his provision to help my husband in this time of transition has blown me away. Every time I keep thinking I need to do a different "job" to bring in more money to help God provides a client. While I would still like to help out more he is showing that he provides what we need when we need. Nothing more and nothing less. It's a great test of living with all that we need and not chasing for things we don't really need... even if we would like them. I am so grateful God has placed these sweet families and students in my life!

No sports this season has been weird yet relaxing as well. Although it's not like we had any freed up space, haha! Funny how that works huh? I have found out though I am a big "yes, I can help with that" kind of person. Let's of stretching to learn to say no to some things even though I desperately want to help the person out.

Do you struggle with that too?

I hope to be back soon... I pray life has been treating you well!