Recently I’ve realized, I blog differently nowadays. When I began blogging 2 1/2 years ago, I wrote mostly about homeschooling. But since that time, my life has become more {searching for a word} complex.
Right now I simply have less time to just ponder.
Right now…
…I’m still learning how to be mom to a teenage daughter.
…I’m still learning how to help siblings get along.
…I’m still learning how to do the hybrid homeschooling thing.
…We’re working hard on getting our photography business going bigger and better.
…I’m much busier with running around, to and from school and practices and enrichment classes and football games.
…I’m entering an odd new phase of realizing my parents may need help from me, rather than the other way around.
…I’m having a hard time making a workable new schedule for myself, for working out and quiet time, in addition to all our new activities.
…I’m sometimes a little overwhelmed with life in general.
Eventually, with the Lord’s help, I’ll figure out how to do this more complex version of my life. There’s no reason I can’t study Charlotte Mason’s philosophies and teach my children honor. No reason I can’t do nature studies and work on mother-daughter teen relationships. No reason I can’t figure out how to get all the running around done and make time to exercise.
So I guess the main point of this post is: thank you to all of you who still stick with me in reading this blog! I know it’s random, but that’s my life! And someday, after continuing along this road God has me on and learning what He wants to teach me along the way, maybe I’ll have some seriously profound and wise blog posts to share. Until then, expect randomness!
Right about the time I finished this post, I found out I received a blog award from Dawn at 5 Kids and a Dog for being a “Versatile Blogger.” So maybe in the future, I should say I’m a versatile blogger rather than a random one. 
You are not alone in your feelings! Many of us share the same sense of having to juggle different needs, wants and capabilities. WIth prayer, help and cooperation, we sometimes get it all done! I enjoy reading your blog and look forward to reading about your journey through this stage of your life!
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My blog goes back and forth. Deep and thoughtful, silly and light, really depends on the day, week or month!
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I have enjoyed reading your blog these past few months since hearing of it. I like the random fullness of your life. Since moving to a town with very few homeschool moms, I find my ‘homeschool speak’ is a bit out of use.
Now, with older kids – I do not have the need to churn over every step with a group of opinionated moms. . . . . I am enjoying the transition to teen. 
Thank you for sharing your transitions with us. Afterall – we won’t be homeschooling forever right? Right? Tell me I’m Right. 
hee hee.
I guess I didn’t read your blog when it was chock-full of deep thoughts. I enjoy reading about your life and your children. It doesn’t seem random, it seems real. And, just so you know, even though I’ve had my teenage daughter longer than you’ve had yours (from birth), I’m STILL trying to figure out how to be a mother to a teenage daughter too!
Samantha
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I love that your blog can ebb & flow with you as you change and grow. It truly reflects your life, in a way.
Thank you so much for joining the Hip Homeschool Hop today.
Blessings,
Sue
The Homeschool Chick
Keep blogging Jamie. I enjoy your stories, guest bloggers and pictures of your great family. I know you have encouraged me and another of my friends here in little ole’ East Texas. We are just beginning our foster/adopt journey this month and we need all of the encouragement we can get!!
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Hey Jamie,
I still love reading your blog and I don’t really follow many, so that should tell you something. I have been doing this mom thing a long time, 23 years and still going. The best advice I can offer is to take one day at a time, try not to stress the small stuff, and choose your commitments carefully. And remember….HIS mercies are new every morning.
God bless,
Sandy