[Chunky or Regular?]

I never used chunky with the girls.

[oops - singapore math us edition]

Another satisfied US Edition user here and we've used it from the beginning (we are currently in SM 3).

[Breakfast Idea]

I make hot breakfasts just about every morning. I did recently buy cereal though!:D It's nice when I'm feeling lazy!

[Please give me your thoughts on concerns about having a 2nd child given my age (37)?]

 

 

1. By the time this possible baby was born, my son would be almost 8 so they wouldn't be near enough in age to play well together.

 

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My sister is 8 years older than me and my brother is 10 years older than me. We had absolutely nothing in common until I graduated college. We were always in different chapters in life (elementary school verses high school, college verses work force/marriage/kids). I mean, when I was 5, she was 13...what the heck did we have in common then?? Now, we are all married with children so we are pretty much at the same point in life.

 

Also, it is your own personal decision but I do have some thoughts I would like to share as a child with older parents. My mom was 35ish and my dad was 40ish when I was born. The past few years, I have watched them age, go to the doctor more, become tired sooner, etc. (I can't even type this without my eyes welling up with tears). I hate it and it completely terrifies me. My FIL is 70 and just lost his mother. I won't have a mother or father when I'm in my 70s or 60s or maybe even 50s. It's the worse thought/feeling in the world.

 

 

There is no correct answer that fits everyone but from my own experiences and life, I would not want to have a child after age 35. Again, I'm saying this gently because I know many on this board have kiddos over 35. It's just not right for me.

[Frugalistas...help me slash my grocery bill in half]

During this time of year in my area, fruit and vegetable stands provide those foods very cheap and fresh.

[Suggestions for bringing meals to new parents?]

Lunch idea: Bread, cold cut and cheese platter with chips and pasta salad with cookies or brownies for dessert.

[If you don't buy snacks at the store...]

Do you buy in bulk?

[How do you "start school"? Slowly or jump right in 100%]

I voted other. We "go with the flow". I let my aggressive learner set the pace for the most part.

[Lunch ideas]

I make hot lunches from scratch. We eat bigger lunches and smaller dinners.

[How are YOU doing interest-led Science?]

Big girl tells me what she wants to learn about and I find resources to use. That's about it.

[Any New Yorkers reporting for the first time this year?]

I'm going on year 3 of home schooling in NYS, for 2 different districts.

The one I am in now is very hands off as long as you follow the guidelines of NYS.

 

It also helps I am a certified teacher. I tend to emphasize that in my correspondence so they treat me like an equal.

 

Of course you do not need degrees to teach home school.

 

I use their dates. Whatever makes it easier for them to butt out. No reason to get nutty and fight for something stupid like reporting dates.

 

Follow the rules, know the rules, and don't get nervous!!:lol:

 

ALWAYS SEND ALL PAPERWORK by mail you can track. Also keep a copy on a memory stick. These are my suggestions.

 

They gave me reporting dates and I felt the same way. I'm not going to ruffle feathers. I would have picked dates close to theirs anyways.

 

I did send the IHIP certified mail. I am preparing for a call since I didn't fill out their form completely since they asked for extra info. Hopefully they won't call!

 

Thanks!

[Mashed potatoes . . . odd question.]

My name is MissKNG and I mash my potatoes with a masher.

[If you can tear yourself away from the cupcakes, I've devised a Mad Libs game for you]

Beast academy!

[If you can tear yourself away from the cupcakes, I've devised a Mad Libs game for you]

Ears

[If you can tear yourself away from the cupcakes, I've devised a Mad Libs game for you]

Nick

[Switching from horizons to Singapore]

I second just switching to Singapore 1a now. We also haven't hit a review problem and we are in SM 3.

[No history for K & 2?]

If it weren't required by the state, I would probably skip history and just focus on geography. Unless there was interest from my big girl.

[1st day of school plans?]

Nothing exciting the first day but our second day is a field trip to a nearby indoor water park! Woot!

[Difference between EPGY gifted program and EPGY Open Enrollment]

Honestly, I would advance him in Singapore Math and add the Challenging Word Problems and Intensive Practice books.

 

ETA: Oops...just noticed this was an old thread. What did you end up doing?

[Any New Yorkers reporting for the first time this year?]

So did you send it out? I always feel good when it is in the mail.

Susan

 

Yup! Mailed it early this afternoon! At a Post Office about a half a mile from the school...lol!

[Be honest-does this make me a snob?]

Maybe some of the co-op kids who are still learning grammar are the ones producing the newsletter?!?

[For those who have had wisdom teeth removed in adulthood...]

I was 23ish when I had all four pulled at once. I DID get knocked out (it was out of pocket because my insurance didn't cover it but it was the best money I spent!).

 

Recovery wasn't bad. I had it done Friday and was back at work on Monday. I used the pain killers for one day then didn't need them anymore. The worst was when they had to change the gauze in the holes. I almost passed out sitting in the chair but I'm sooooo squeamish so that was the issue.

[Any New Yorkers reporting for the first time this year?]

I don't mind their form. It's all set up in a nice grid format so I'm just going to use it.

 

I am sending the packet back tomorrow!

[How long was your engagement?]

About 6 months.

[Any New Yorkers reporting for the first time this year?]

I have my IHIP written out on paper and just need to transfer it to their form. I plan on sending it later this week!