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This morning in yoga class, the instructor reminded me of something that I wanted to remind you of, too...⠀ .⠀ What you feed, grows.⠀ .⠀ So what are you feeding?⠀ .⠀ Resentment toward someone?⠀ A habit that’s not serving you?⠀ Fear?⠀ .⠀ Every once in awhile you just need a gut check. This was mine today :) When you homeschool, you get a lot of funny (read: irritating) questions and comments. . I’ve come across countless blog posts written by homeschoolers about how to reply with snarky remarks that hold a holier-than-thou air about them, and while I get it- that’s kind of how you want to respond when someone is gently-but-seriously attacking what you do for your kids- it’s not productive. . I’m finding that most people are just a little unsure if what they’re doing is good enough, so they judge what you’re doing instead. . Whether you homeschool, send your kids to public school, send your kids to private school, do half and half with a charter, unschool them, whatever… you’re doing what you feel is good for you. . Leave it at that. Don’t force your opinions on other mamas, because all it does is show you’re insecure and judging yourself for not being good enough. . And you are. You’re beautiful and doing a damn fine job. Try to make other moms feel that same way, even if you wouldn’t do what they’re doing. You’re not them anyway! 🙂 . 📸: @lovelylittlelybecks These two are 15 months apart, and their bond is something real special. I love being a baseball mom and watching them play ❤️ Random facts, anyone? . I love tattoos and I have five, including a super colorful half sleeve. Sometimes I think about taking it all the way into a full sleeve. . I’ve ridden an elephant before. It was awesome. . When I first met my husband I was in seventh grade. . When I was a baby my mom put me in a beauty contest and I won “best hair.” I super judge you, mom for doing that 😂 @parisprincessmimi You are the opposite of a stage mom, but then there’s that one random thing... . Tell me something random about yourself! I can’t wait to read! . 📸 by @lovelylittlelybecks Our Monday is errands, groceries, cleaning & school. Then hosting Bible study tonight. What’s yours like? #ohheymonday I’m in the mood to break things up. Ready? Here are the 3 worst/grossest/most embarrassing things my kids have ever done: . ONE // When Leland was a baby, he crawled into the bathroom, got into the trash can, and put a tampon insert into his mouth. I vomited and cried and prayed and scrubbed his tongue for an hour. He was fine. . TWO // Emmett was recently in a heavy ninja phase. He wanted to dress like a ninja, be a ninja, eat like a ninja and, unfortunately, hide in dark places like a ninja. One night he did just that under our bed. Things started. Then things stopped because @brian.casazza and I heard a giggle. Yup. The worst. That night didn’t end up being as fun as we’d planned. . THREE // One time when Bella was a toddler, we were having lunch with a group of people from our church. After lunch our sweet waitress brought her a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Bella dug her spoon in, dropped the entire scoop on the ground, then put her head in her hands and said “shit balls”. Can’t win ‘em all, folks. 🤦🏻‍♀️ . What’s a kid-induced embarrassment you feel like laughing about today?! Tell me! 👇🏼 . 📸: @lovelylittlelybecks