This is one of those days that brings back so many memories, and a sudden realization that time goes flying by as we homeschool! We are going through boxes and boxes of books that we have used over 13 years of homeschooling, now stored in the basement and taking up room in the soon-to-be "train room."
Like many of you, I began collecting "real" books during our early homeschooling days, and they have helped the children learn about many things in interesting ways and from people that were alive during those times -- MUCH better than dry textbook reading, in my opinion. How many times did you ever have one of your children pleading "please let me just read this textbook for 5 more minutes" when they were told to get to sleep?!
Tomorrow is the big Homeschoolers Used Book Sale here in Chattanooga, and it looks like we will have plenty to sell! It is sad to see some of these titles go, but many of them are duplicates, and I know they will be going to good homes. :-)
I have learned over the years that motivation is key in big, early-in-the-morning projects. Everyone is up and working this morning, and we are motivated to get this finished -- the funds that we make are going towards a trip to Italy for their grandmother!
So, while I plow through Landmarks and We Were There books, judging what to keep and what to sell, I am so thankful for having the chance to use these books and remembering the wonderful times we have had while reading them. Unit studies have helped us learn as a family, and good books have added so much to the process.
Off to the boxes, and a smile as we remember. Don't forget to enjoy these days and make some delicious memories that will be savored in years to come by generations that will follow!
Blessings,
Amanda
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