Melanie has two absolutely adorably beautiful daughters, and I did a double-take when I saw her family piccie she sent me - she's married to a well-known South African actor!
Melanie's blog is mostly about parenting (including all about homeschooling her daughters - what a creative, brave mama!) about faith, her thoughts on life, and lots of creative craft ideas.
Have a look at this supercute Tooth Pillow tutorial! This Pumpkin, Spinach and Chickpea Curry recipe is absolutely delicious. I love this gift that she made for her hubby for his birthday, A Year of Dates. I want to try this DIY Calm Jar with the kiddies soon.
Here's the interview I did with Melanie:
How did you
get into blogging, and how long have you been blogging? I started blogging to stay sane while adjusting to
motherhood. :) I've been blogging at Wind in a Letterbox since January 2014.
Tell
me about how your decision to homeschool your kids came about? Homeschooling was something we
started considering when I was pregnant with Angie, but we thought we'd begin
when she was in grade 1. Over the course of this year, we started to feel that
we needed to homeschool the girls even sooner than that, so we took them out of
school at the end of July. We believe homeschooling will allow our daughters to
pursue their own interests, learn at their own pace in their own learning
styles, and have a broader education than if they were to attend a mainstream
school. We also feel that the more focused attention will have a positive
effect on their character and behaviour.
What
motivates and inspires you? I'm
a Christian, so I desire to live in a way that is pleasing to God. My main
motivation is to do his will, and also to share his love with others. My
inspiration is Jesus and the way he showed love to people.
What are
your interests and hobbies? I'm
a bookworm, but I don't get to read as many books as I used to. (Occasionally
I'll stay up late to read - and have a book hangover the next day!) I also like
knitting and crafting with my daughters.
Share some
of your pet peeves? I get upset when people smoke around my
children. Also, it frustrates me when people crowd the elevator doors while
others are trying to get out. A little common sense goes a long way. :)
If you could
go back in time and change one thing, what would it be? I think I'd get my driver's license a lot earlier
than I did. (I was 27 when I did.)
What do you
love about being a mom? So many things! I love snuggling,
and the random conversations I have with my daughters. I love seeing their
personalities develop and the excitement when they discover something new. I
love watching them play together.
What is the
hardest thing about being a mom? The sleep-deprivation, definitely!
Emmy is almost three, and she's still doesn't sleep through the night. And her
usual wake-up time is 5:30.
Do you
collect anything? Books.
Craft supplies.
What makes
you sad? Our government. Although I'm learning to let go of that
frustration and trust that God is still in control.
And what
makes you happy? Watching my daughters grasp a new concept.
Spending time with my husband. Seeing how God has answered prayers in our
lives.
What are the
most important values/qualities/lessons you hope to teach your children? My heart's desire is that they will have a relationship with Jesus. I
also hope that they grow into a godly young women who sincerely love others.
What is your
favourite family holiday tradition? We do an Easter countdown every
year with different crafts over ten days that tell the Easter story. On Easter
Sunday we attend a sunrise service at our local park with several local
churches. We also do a lot of Christmas crafts together leading up to
Christmas.
Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions Melanie! So nice to meet you, and I look forward to reading all your blog posts!
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Love these blog features! Please remind me to take part as well?
ReplyDeleteWill definitely check out this blog, sounds great
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