tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36816242.post2133484010446501010..comments2023-07-19T03:05:09.080-07:00Comments on these are my days: Our HomeschoolJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10458727145514193538noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36816242.post-58492598432546249762011-08-28T18:38:29.518-07:002011-08-28T18:38:29.518-07:00I read recently where Charlotte Mason wrote, "...I read recently where Charlotte Mason wrote, "Education is atmosphere." The atmosphere in your Columbia family is certainly educational: formal and informal, purposeful and accidental, planned and serendipitous. Thanks for this good update. I know it's happening, but it's great to see it all explained so clearly.<br /><br />I wish I had been introduced to these giant horses the way the girls are. I've been hesitant around horses ever since I was plopped on one in the Smoky Mountains as a child and he did everything HE wanted and nothing I wanted. So good the girls are learning at such a young age to be confident around these friends.William Kruidenierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876781186110498994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36816242.post-51142585780313206832011-08-27T17:30:29.537-07:002011-08-27T17:30:29.537-07:00That was refreshing. Love the detail. Love the g...That was refreshing. Love the detail. Love the gift you are giving your children daily. Your presence, direction and thoughtfulness is so evident. <br />I read this entire post and I am glad I did. I have been wanting to know what you had lined up for this year. More of the same it looks like. You have created such a unique school for your learners. I admire you so much. <br />Ellen and Arianna are so bright, loving, creative and curious. I can't wait to hear about all of your adventures this upcoming year. Love to you...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36816242.post-78052731049385231492011-08-26T09:51:43.819-07:002011-08-26T09:51:43.819-07:00wow, what can I say after those two comments. I l...wow, what can I say after those two comments. I love reading your blog and I love the details. It's sort of living my life vicariously through my kids and it's wonderful The girls look like they were born to ride horses and I'm so thrilled that they are having these lessons. Way to go girls!!! My Jen Jen, you are an inspiration to your own mom.KathyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09552225173789899716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36816242.post-30428716930227237032011-08-26T08:59:04.740-07:002011-08-26T08:59:04.740-07:00A wonderfully detailed and informative post. I bur...A wonderfully detailed and informative post. I burst with pride. I know no harder-working, gentler, stonger women anywhere. <br /><br />DanielAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36816242.post-77992846011167102892011-08-25T18:10:35.415-07:002011-08-25T18:10:35.415-07:00I love to read this! So inspiring and SO much wor...I love to read this! So inspiring and SO much work. Ellen and Ariana are lucky girls. Jen, you should be proud. The community is lucky to have you too - well done on that website! I have been putting off making a website for work (for years). <br /><br />Cant wait to see you guys in Oct.....hopefully Irene is not going to damamge our plans.<br /><br />Love, LesLesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16288666946872047970noreply@blogger.com