The backbone family is flexible yet firm, just like your spine. Children are loved unconditionally. The house rules are understandable, mistakes are seen as chances to change and grow, and children are not rushed into learning new skills. I strive to make our days the same way. A schedule exists, but we are open to bending.
Some days are smoother than others.
There are days when Kate doesn t want to do what I ask her, or Gabriel is fussy, or the children are fighting, or any one of a hundred of problems occur. For us, homeschooling is a process that keeps changing and evolving over time. The more we live it, the more we learn.