I feel compelled to confess something here:

I have been using the Charlotte Mason method of education with my children......but I have never actually read Charlotte Mason's own writing.  I've gleaned everything I'm using from what other people have written about her.

Oh, I've considered reading her original Homeschool Series.  I own the books.  I even opened the first volume late in my last pregnancy.....but I couldn't comprehend a word of it. 

Here's another confession:

Pregnancy makes me stupid.  Really.  We moved during my last pregnancy.  I couldn't remember my new phone numbr for an entire year!  Once those pregnancy hormones begin to leave my body, I'm a reasonably intelligent, college-educated woman again.  But woe to my mental capacity while pregnant.

Back to my original musing.

I picked up Volume 1 a few days ago.  Imagine my surprise -- and absolute delight! -- when I realized what a wonderful book this is!   The writing style is wonderful -- not at all incomprehensible, as I dreaded it might be. 

So I am now happily reading the six volume series by Charlotte Mason herself, and I am even more excited about using her tried and true teaching methods with my own children.

As I read, I may feel compelled to share thoughts in my blog.  I usually feel compelled to record a profound thought or revelation, only to be disrupted by my walking 11-month-old.  He's adorable -- but he's all boy and into everything!  So I may actually share more of my thoughts on Volume 3 or 4 or later....when my baby is less destructive! 

But let is suffice to say that I am thrilled to be reading Charlotte Mason's actual books.....and can't wait to implement her ideas even more "purely" into our own homeschool.

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Posted by mistresninos

That's on my reading list too. Of course, so are about 100 other books. :-) I look forward to hearing what you learn.

Can't believe your son is walking already. Did your others walk this early? I can't remember.

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Posted by stearnsstephanie

I also own her series. I started reading them the moment I bought them because I was so excited. I must confess thought that I am reading them out of order. I am reading volume 2: Parents and Children. I love them. I have had intentions of posting what I am learning on my blog, but I haven't quite gotten around to it yet. I am so excited that you are reading them.

Steph

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Posted by Anonymous

I hope you're enjoying your reading. I know what you mean about pregnancy affecting your intelligence. I've always said that I lose brain cells each time I've been pregnant. Good thing I've only been pregnant three times!

Teresa (http://vaqueenbee.blogspot.com)

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Posted by JacciMo

Well, good for you! :) I have to have a cup of coffee sometimes before I read Charlotte. They say you lose a quarter of your brain capacity with each baby - I have four like you. We're down to 1/16!! :)

I stumbled upon your blog while searching through the AO blog roll.Enjoyed the post :)

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