Going Back to School For Real!

I’ve written about homeschooling because it has been such an integral part of our lifestyle for the past few years. The decision to homeschool meant a lot of sacrifices. Primarily we made an investment of time, energy, and effort into the kids, ensuring that they had a broad range of experiences and opportunities. I never…

Ramadan Day 21: Dear Daughter

Dear Daughter  Earlier this year I wrote ​​a piece titled Dear Son. Here is the accompaniment to that.  This weekend you recited two suras I could barely read. You did it from memory in a gathering of 100 adults and kids, You fasted an entire day. You write stories, and make plays. You picked out…

Dear Son

Dear Son, Yesterday you lathered Old Spice body wash over your tiny frame and asked me, “Mama do I smell like men?” Today you are 4 years old. I thank the Creator that I am your Mama, and that you are my son. I thank the Creator for each and every person that has been…