Mine love watching Barney (gag!), Curious George, Elmo's World, and Dragon Tales but they are too young to understand that the shows are only on at certain times so I just put in 30ish min videos; then I don't feel like I have to finish school by a certain time so that a certain show will be on. We like Richard Scarry videos (songs, abcs, #s) and Noodlebug (by the makers of the Babybug books).

I have 1 doing K/1st work and one in "pre-k". Because they are so close in age, they don't do well sitting near me quietly doing something else while I work with the other. So, after getting ready in the morning, the 22mo has an hour of "roomtime" while I do the teacher-intensive subjects with the 3yo (math & reading). Then, we do Bible, history, science, story time, "PE", and arts & crafts together (not everyday, mind you). Those things (about 2/day) take about 30 min. Then, I will do "school" (more teacher intensive things like ABCs & #s) with my 22mo while my 3 yo does writing practice or plays quietly. Again, this is difficult for her but she has to start somewhere...it's only going to get more difficult as more children come in the mix!

I have never heard of this term before (verse, yes, "term", no) but we are definitely QF. I went to the GYN 5 mo before I was married (because my mom told me that is what you do) and she told me all different forms of birth control and how they are "perfectly healthy", etc, etc. My mom used bc and everyone I knew "planned" their children's births but God was REALLY speaking to my heart saying this was wrong. I talked to my (then) fiance about God making it clear that He did not want me to use bc SOLEY because of my control issues (Type A here!) and that I needed to leave it up to Him to determine when, and how many children I have. Well, praise God, my hubby believes the same thing! I knew he was the oldest of 5 but I didn't know why (his mom is QF too). So, I talked to my pastor's wife about God's leading and she sent me to a friend that had gone to a class at the seminary that told of what bc REALLY does to you and your babies, which just solidified it in my mind. So, now I struggle with 2 things...1. my parents (CONTROL FREAKS) think what I am doing is horrible (to my body, to my children, because of finances, and just in general), and 2. I LOVE nursing and want to for at least 1 year so I basically keep up with my cycle until then (my poor hubby)...I struggle with whether I am going against God's Will by doing that...we are not using "bc" but I guess I am not leaving it totally up to God...some advice? encouragement? btdt? btw, my ds is 4mo and I have not "become a woman" yet so praise God!:D

My brother was always allergic to sports (would sit in the car and cry at T-ball practice). He would much rather play legos or draw in his room. He now is REALLY into martial arts. I think he was just not into "typical" boy sports or team sports because he is an introvert. Try different things...he may find something he likes. I like other people's suggestions like rock-climbing, etc. We go on walks and hikes as a family...

I think it would also depend on whether or not my dc was a Christian or not... Two TOTALLY different situations. Is it a lost child acting lost (sad but not surprising)...OR... Is it a Christian living in sin? (MUCH more disheartening) I would treat them differently in each situation Sit. 1 - continue to pray for them like I have been for their salvation Sit. 2 - speak to them about their living in sin; if change does not occur, bring another with me; if change does not occur, bring it to the church and treat them as a pagan or a tax collector (go to sit. 1) This is all hypothetical of course so I guess I really don't know for sure...

:iagree: I laughed out loud because I feel this way COMPLETELY! I have been wondering all summer if I could have a thumb transplant because mine is not green enough to keep up with the standard I have in my head :tongue_smilie: And you know what...I get tired of baking bread sometimes!:ohmy:

NO KIDDING! I would have to call my dh on that one...not sure I could deal with a level head:glare: We had a dry erase marker incident on a lot of toys but thankfully all of that came off and now all markers are out of reach w/o adult supervision.

we've done pipe cleaner flowers google it..i'm sure you'll find LOTS :)

WTM suggests doing FLL once your child is at lesson 140 in OPG (which means they ARE readers) and reading simple books...

something no one has mentioned...check to see if you're pg...that's when my milk levels drop severely. for snack ideas...egg sandwhich, pb&banana sand (HIGH in protein & calories) LOTS OF WATER (to ditto others) Personally, if it got bad, I would drop the 20 mo since your 6mo needs it more...or just have your 20mo nurse for comfort.

I am the complete OPPOSITE :D

NO NO NO What is frustrating is that I AM one of those "born organized people...are always prepared..." Any tips? I have asked others how they did it when they had children who were not old enough to help (I mean really help) and they ashamedly said they did not spend as much time with their kids as I do and only did housework but would not do that if they had a "do over"...that's all well and good but...I WANT A CLEAN HOUSE!!!

Ephesians 6:1 Philippians 2:14 Luke 1:37 Psalm 119:11 are a few my 3 yo has memorized...

I am CHEAP and also OCD (not officially diagnosed but, ya know...) and I was thinking of laminating something so I could write and rewrite and rewrite and rewrite... I do not have a "planner" b/c of my OCDness...if it's not perfect or if it changes, I *must* write it over...just a thought

I would pay more attention to her nursing, pooping, and peeing than anything else...do you have a GOOD thermometer? My dh is a pediatric nurse and he swears by the braun ear thermometer...he says not to bother with anything else b/c they are not reliable. It is pricey ($60ish) but just ask one of the grandparents...I'm sure they'll oblige. I agree with others...if she is sweating, she is too hot! I just do a onsie, 2 or so receiving blankets (swaddled), and a hat for newborns. Ask your doctor :D

no surprises here...I know to the day when I got pregnant with my last child. However, we only *tried* with our middle dd. The others I *thought* we were not wanting to get pg but my dh thought otherwise. I tell him when I am ovulating and kind of let him take it from there...oh well ;)

:iagree: also, sometimes I'll say, "am I nagging to remind you about this?" if it's something I think he truly forgot (not just put of) then he knows my heart and he'll tell me...either way :)

It's funny how different kids are...we love OPG...I am not one to do different curricula at once because I am a minimalist...and broke:glare: Anyway, about being different...she was reading well but still struggling with math (we did Abeka because it was given to us) solely because she didn't understand the whole worksheet concept...after a year, she is starting to get it:tongue_smilie:

I live in the country so this may not work for you but I grow what I can and then (sometimes) splurge in the winter when nothing is in season. We have blueberry, raspberry, strawberry, blackberry, and kiwi plants. I am hoping to get some peach, pear, and apple trees next year. Lots of people around us have chickens (free range) and basically give away their eggs...ask around...good luck!

Mine did the same so I started her on OPG...why not, you know? She just turned 3 (end of May) and is on a 1st grade reading level...around lesson 100 we took a break from learning and just read, read, read so the things she learned could really solidify in her mind. We just got back to OPG (lesson 120) from our break and she LOVES reading! I know many say just "let them be kids" but if they are ready, who are we to say no? and why would you want to? Have fun! (get bob books from your library!)

my hubby has a bag from travel impressions specifically for your camera body 2 lenses, etc. then he carries a backpack spec. for his laptop and has other compartments for a FEW extras.

I think a lot of people are beating up on this JORSAY person...I like hearing other people's opinions and I appreciate his honesty. I am EXTREMELY modest and he seems to be the same...there is nothing wrong with that. I think we should be considerate of others as nursing mothers. I think I recall him speaking of being "discreet" and I agree. In highschool and college my friends would always rag on me because I did not want to talk about sex with them...they were surprised when I got married and started having babies...just because I don't want to talk about sex or see other's body parts in public does not mean I am anti-sex (or in this case anti-bf)...it just means that sex (and in this case my body parts) are PRIVATE. I am VERY PRO BREASTFEEDING but respecting others who may be, in your opinion, squeemish is not wrong, it is considerate.

WOW! Thank you for the insight! That is EXACTLY what my problem was...and is probably my daughter's issue!:iagree:

We started OPG at 2 and I used the magnadoodle b/c of the small writing & busy pages.

I COMPLETELY disagree with this...I think teaching respect for authority is a must! I was that child and still have trouble with that. My parents just encouraged me to stand my ground and never back down...well, you know what that got me? Teachers, and later bosses, and now a husband who did NOT like my argumentativeness. If it is an ethical issue, you can teach your children to never go against what they know is right...in a respectful manner. I don't have any suggestions...I just know to tell you that you would be doing him a disservice by letting it continue, or worse, encouraging it. I am sort of dealing with the same things...my older dd would NEVER talk back to me (or would get spanked for doing so) but she does it to other adults all the time. I was told there is a fine line between teaching your children to respect *you* and teaching them to respect *adults*. So now instead of "you don't talk to mama that way", we are saying "you don't talk to ANYONE that way"...we'll see :)