Hey Reader!

Just checking in — mostly to remind you that if today’s homeschool felt like a cross between a Pinterest fail and a slow-motion circus, you’re still doing just fine. Really. If your child completed three math problems and then dramatically collapsed because “division is emotional,” welcome to the club. We’ve all got jackets. They’re coffee-stained, but they’re jackets nonetheless.

In fact, mine's sort of a ratty pink throw half-cardigan-half-jacket thing that I got 3x bigger with the sole intention of it becoming an old, oversized comfy throw-on-sheath to basically live in and wear at home...and I might have given it a name...and it might be named Bessy...

And my kids tease me incessantly about Bessy being toxic (because I'm always wearing my cozy throw-jacket and rarely wash it. IYKYK. (if you know you know)).

I'm talking about that sacred, slightly tragic garment every mom owns… the one that has survived more homeschool years than your curriculum choices.

It goes by many names:

✨ A housecoat.
✨ A worn-in cardigan.
✨ A cozy wrap.
✨ A fleece “don’t talk to me until I’ve had coffee” layer.
✨ A mom-cape of emotional survival.

But honestly? The real name is:

👉 Your Blessed Security Blanket Cloak of Survival Cape™

You know, that soft, elderly, questionably-stained comfort fabric you throw on because the children are awake and you need armor… but make it cozy.

It’s the garment you wouldn’t wear to Target, but you absolutely would wear to drag the trash cans to the curb while silently praying your neighbors aren’t outside. It’s not a robe. It’s not a jacket. It’s not a cardigan. It’s a lifestyle, truly. (Ok, I can't lie...so maybe I have worn it to Wal-Mart and probably turned into one of those horror people from Wal-Mart memes).

Moving on from Bessy...

Listen, some days the most spiritual thing you’ll do is not lose your mind when someone cries over their handwriting worksheet. And yes — you’re allowed to cancel math. Really. Page 42 will survive the personal offense of being ignored for 24 hours. Matthew 11:28 literally says “Come to me, all who are weary…” and I’m pretty sure that includes homeschool moms who spent the morning fishing crayons out of the dog’s mouth. (Or the baby's.)

But here’s what I want you to remember besides my essential, non-negotiable security blanket Bessy jacket thing:

Your kids don’t need a perfect mom. They just need you — the real you, the tired you, the “is it too early for dinner?” you. And they’re learning more from your presence than from any workbook on your shelf. Progress > perfection, always.

Funny, I made a TikTok on this same spiel a couple weeks ago:

Tomorrow (or today if you're reading this), pick just a 10–20 minute period in your day today:

Step outside. Breathe real air. Read anything aloud — a Psalm, a poem, the back of the Cheerios box. Your nervous system deserves that reset.

You're doing kingdom work even if it looks like chaos right now. The laundry pile doesn’t get a vote. The curriculum doesn’t sit on the throne. And comparison? Oh, she’s not invited to this party. Girl, you are showing up, loving your kids, trying again every day. That’s the definition of doing enough.

Affirmation I liked:

“I can begin again right now… preferably with a snack.”

You’re a good mom — today, especially.

xo,
Richie

PS: Join us for the grand opening of the Homeschool MOMentum Club (official drops next week) – and

• the History Club,
• and the Nature Study Club,
• and the High School Legacy Club,
• and the Scripture Club,
• and the Audio Club!

When you join the Homeschool MOMentum Club, you also get access to all 6 memberships too! Or, if you don't want to whole thing, you can simply pick one or two clubs to join (ie, History Club, or High School Club, or Nature Study Club) – and all Clubs are at the "Early Founder's" low pricing right now as we speak.

The prices actually were lowered, for now, specifically for those who join before doors open, so early founder's pricing is right now BEFORE the doors *officially* open. You have 2 days to join at the lowest possible price. (And you get WAY so much stuff for that low a price – all 6 memberships and their monthly content and their resource vaults! This Early Founder's price is just my way of saying thank you for being here as part of my community.) Just click on one of the Clubs, and it'll open up to reveal more information about that club!