So Farr: We. Love. Homeschool.

So the past couple months have been crazy busy, trying to fit in as many of those fun summer activities as possible before starting up homeschooling, AND prepping for this major huge adventure we were about to start.

I was so scared that we weren't making the best decision for our family in starting this up. I was excited but crazy nervous that I wasn't going to be able to pull it off as a good/ patient/ loving/ prepared/ organized/ adequate homeschool mom.

But now we've been homeschooling for about a month and I can honestly say that I love it. It's the most perfect fit for our family, for where we are right now. And all those lies in my head about my own inadequacies that I was believing were all very wrong, too. God's grace is here to help us get through this every single day. I don't know why I'm *this* surprised that it's been so much fun for all of us!

YES we have our moments where we need to take a break. Where we need to calm ourselves down, give each other hugs, and try again. YES it's completely trying and challenging to every member of our family. YES there have already been days where I've needed to say, "You know what?! You're too silly to focus on what Mommy's saying right now. Let's go play for 15 minutes and then we'll try again".

But I'm finding that that's the very beauty of homeschooling: there's structure with flexibility. And God supplies us with the strength to move forward with joy... He really does.

Here are some pics of our homeschooling "adventure" so far.

Her "first day of school" pic

Sky and her BF and next door neighbor Kaylie on their first day. :) Kaylie is going to an awesome private school local to us.

She told me that it was her best first day of school "ever". PHEW! 

Our homeschool wall has been fun to set up! There are three chairs for me + the kids, and reminders all around me to "let them be little" and to "teach love".  I  unashamedly REALLY love our joyful space. 

Sky goes to a science class at my mom's house every Thursday. And I get special time with my boy. :)

So silly, all throughout the day. :)

30 things

As any momma can relate, I am always in tune with my children's needs and who they growing up to become. So aware of all of their favorites and dislikes, and busy planning out things that will bless + grow them. My family is my whole world. I thought that turning 30 would be a good excuse to take a step back and write out a lighthearted list of who I am. Because sometimes, I just don't know. This isn't too deep, people. Because this is my blog, and not my personal journal. So here it is. 30 things about Megan Bethany Brown Farr. 

And at this point, if reading thirty whole things about my own self seems stupid, you may now exit to go climb a tree. 

1. I have Honda loyalties. 

2. I'm Italian. OK so I'm only like, 1/4 Italian, but it's something. And I count it for a lot, because 

3. I love Italian people. Their language is romantic. They're loud and proud and emotional and intense and sincere.

4. I've learned that being kind is more important than being sarcastic. I don't claim to always have a kind heart. If you've known me for any length of time chances are you've prob witnessed my temper or my sarcasm. Being nice is just better. No matter the situation. No matter to whom.

5. I notice the little details in life, but also have a hard time looking at the big picture. 

6. I hear harmonies in songs... And like I know it's super annoying to people when I start singing the harmony to every ding dang thing I hear, and I am sorry for this. But it needs to be sung!!!!

7. I. LOVE. roller coasters.

8. I is what I is. Imperfect and very much in need of Jesus. 

9. I have only about a handful of close friends; and I'm SO ok with that. The ones I do have are amazing gems + I treasure them each. And all life-long friendships, for sure. 

10. More than missing out on a good deal, it pains me to see things go to waste. (Especially meat.)

11. I have this thing for flamingos. They're skinny, knobby, awkward, pink, and have big beaks and long necks. // I can identify with that.

12. Wildflowers always win over red roses.

13. I love to cook for Jonathan. His enthusiastic appreciation for a home cooked meal makes it a joy for me to cook. 

14. I can't tolerate a scary movie. And romantic comedies make me cry like an emotional mess. Yeah; I'm THAT girl. They get me every time. Hashtag ridiculous 

15. I've never smoked. Anything. Ever.

16. Any food is amazing as long as it has cheese. 

17. I loveee the summer. Salt water, a warm breeze and the heat of the sun on my skin is true medicine to my soul. 

18. I always wear sunscreen. If I know I'll be outside for a length of time, I have to wear it. Skin cancer = not cool.

19. Ray LaMontagne. Mm. That is all. 

20. My very most favorite sound in the world is the sound of my children breaking out in uproarious laughter.

21. Whether in a pool or creek or lake or ocean, I get my hair wet. Life's too short to be prissy about my hair! If you're gonna get wet, get wet all the way.

22. If see an open field, a round off is gonna happen.

23. Subtle, passive insults bother me to the core. In my 30 years I've learned (sometimes the hard way) that passive-aggressiveness feels really good for the first second I deliver a comment (or hit the "like" button on someone else's smart ass comment), but it leaves the recipient feeling like [doggie-doo]. It is mean and rude and cowardly, too. 

24. Always have been, always will be, obsessed with patterns and colors. Sometimes the very best patterns and colors I can think of, come to me right before I fall asleep. And I feel like I have to write it down (but never do) so I'll never forget them. Don't judge. ;)

25. I love to dance to old school boy bands. 

26. I am a nervous wreck if I think too long and hard about making a big life decision.

27. Probably why: I tend to be impulsive. (So grateful for my discerning husband who is not at all this way.)

28. I flip out with excitement when I see a Good Year blimp. It has been this way for my whole life.

29. I love my family dynamics. I am 18 years older than my youngest sister, Summer. I'm 17 years younger than my step dad. Summer is 5 years older than my daughter, Sky. And they are best friends. 

30. In the next 30 years I want to learn to be more crazy + more wise. Carefree, but discerning.