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Our new business Brighter Day provided adequate income for the time being, so I got to be home with Liam 100% of the time. They won't always need their bottoms wiped, their nap schedules protected, or even their mama with them 100% of the time. As we enter a season with these four children ages 6 and under (! ), I'm choosing to release them from the weight of being "flexible" on my account. At the beginning of our marriage, I never pictured myself as a mostly stay-at-home mom who drives a minivan, just bought a set of chip-resistant Corelle dishwater, and adores homeschooling.

This one is a great resource for older kids as the writing is a bit more detailed, and it has some fun activities, like making a model eardrum. This first volume features 17 composers and includes a detailed summary of their life and greatest works, some fun facts, and a crossword or word search or game at the end. The students learn ear training, sight reading, music theory, correct posture and fingering. We use it for both Liam and Lanie (at their respective levels) and they do a lesson or two a week, then practice what they've learned with printable worksheets and some guidance from Mom and Dad.