I am a single mom, my sons father left us when my son was 3 months old. DH never looked back! I am so sorry that you are facing this trial. I promise you will grow in ways you never dreamt and find you are stronger than you give yourself credit for! Hugs to you!:grouphug:

That is great news! Congrats!:party::cheers2::thumbup::001_tt1:

I am all for allowing your children to become who they are created to be... But, I tend to think that gender is one decision that has been made for you... I understand that there are those that do not fit the standard "roles" or "expectations" of said gender, but over all we gain much of our identity from our gender. As for my journey... I used to say that "My ability to have children defined me as a women. Now that I am a mom, the ability to have children has EMPOWERED me as a women!" This has lead me to understand that men are empowered by their ability to protect and provide! Better to embrace ALL that we are than to deny any of what makes us, us! That is my opinion!

Thank you!!!! Very helpful and lots of good tips!! I think I am going to support them, as I am hoping to plant squash, and other vine friends!!

I am wondering about tomato plants, someone had told me to lay straw down around the plants instead of using the cages. Has anyone tried this appoarch? If so, what advice do you have to share? Thank you!

That is great news for us! We just moved to In. a year ago... 1st thing I lokked into was the HS regs. that and taxes all around! Daniels is a smart guy!

I am jealous!! Have fun!!:hurray:

Get connected. The nice thing about homeschooling only 1 is you can focus on them. The bad thing is, you focus on them, lol. Make time for yourself and your own hobbies. It's wonderful to be with your child. Don't let the "only" issue frazzle you. It's very enjoyable. __________________ That is so true!! :iagree:

I am HS an only... we just love it! The only "issue" is when we are at the park or such, he doesn't pick up on the ocassional meanness of older kids. Their rude behavior just flies right over his head. Other wise, he is content, very outgoing, compassionate to others, in general he is well adjusted. We are part of a hs group at our church and he has very strong friendships there. I am also a single parent and he goes to work with me. I am a Teacher-caregiver, so he has a buddy at the job.

I am so doing a happy dance for you! At the same time I am extremely green with envy! I know most of what we will be doing, but need to order and make final choices! Good luck and have fun!! It is amazing when a year or two down the road, you realize... I taught them that!! :thumbup:

I am really sorry to hear this story! I will be praying!:001_huh:

Thanks for the input!

Funny... the public schools came about as a result of controling the masses (Europe) and now we are heading to controling the food we eat!! Makes me crazy! We are sucked into being controlled in the name of the children! :cursing:

Yes! I think that the key is a willingness on both sides to work through the awkwardness!!

That really makes me sad! I think that one can set an example of marriage as the standard and also show love towards fellow humans. Just because you care for someone does not mean you have to live or even condone the life they live.:blink: