[We're BAAACK!]

Whew! Yesterday I thought I was going to lose my mind. Every time I checked, no WTM board. Glad to know I wasn't the only one put in a time out;)

[My Hubby Is Awesome!]

Happy Birthday!

[Update on my personal/moral dilemma...]

:grouphug: It sounds like your sister is mad and trying to pull your mom into it.

[Poll: How would you pronounce this?]

Alley, I think girl when I see Ali.

[How would you feel in this situation?]

I have been in this situation. It was helpful for me to really take a look at the relationship and evaluate it. I discovered, that although I was disappointed the calls stopped, I was also relieved. There were some good things but there were also things that happened that were awkward and hurtful to my children and myself. :grouphug: If I ran into the person, I would be nice. However, I wouldn't be looking to restart the friendship again. In fact, it would have to be very different than it had been. This is helpful for me to realize that I held onto something that really wasn't all I had made it to be in my mind. Yes, there were good things, but there were many things that weren't.

[Sharing the link to a wise blog post by Julie at Bravewriter.]

Thanks! Having a list of concrete things I want to see my kids accomplish by the end of the year to evaluate success by is a helpful.

[In-laws want to visit for a weekend two weeks after we move into our new home]

Put 'em to work. I do have to say about my in-laws, they are happy to work around here when they visit. Raking leaves, putting up playgrounds, cleaning out my car (which I found a little invasive as it'd kind of like cleaning out my purse:glare:). Make a list of what you want to accomplish that weekend and take them along for the ride. They might improve their timing.;)

:iagree: How would they respond if you gave them a list of things to do? Or would they rather keep the kids entertained?

[My mom passed away on Saturday]

Lea,

:grouphug::grouphug: This is so hard. Give yourself time to grieve. Some days will be better than others. Don't put expectations on your school year, since some days grief will just sneak up on you. My mom, even though her health was declining, unexpected went into the hospital and never came home again. It was hard when she went into a coma. I kept hoping that some miracle would happen and she would wake up so I could just tell her once more that I loved her. :grouphug::grouphug: Peace to you as you start a new journey without someone you love physically by your side.

[Dog bit my dd]

:grouphug: This is such a hard situation to be in.

[DH didn't get the job]

:grouphug::grouphug:

[13 yo's rant]

Although, for some kids maybe it is a hobby. When I hear kids have over 5,000 posts per month, I think huh. I feel like I text a lot but it is really only about 25. In comparison, not so much:D

[I'm not a homeschooler....]

HSLDA cares. Therefore, the hs organizations with which they partner care. Haven't you seen the "Trojan Horse" video? There are lots of Christian hs groups that fall under their partnership umbrella. This stuff is included with the SOF stuff, IME, they are the same types of groups. HSLDA does not want homeschoolers of all stripes uniting; it would be against their financial interests.

 

 

Oh yes. Now that you say that I do remember that this is a big deal with HSDLA.

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

When I had mine pulled, they had to keep giving me shots to numb the area. It took more than normal. The extraction went off without a hitch. The pain medication really helped. However, I started throwing up the next day. I thought it was the pain meds and they switched them.

[FB event birthday invite dilema]

:grouphug: I hope she doesn't show up at the party anyway. Sounds like you handled the best you could. The mom didn't handle "no" very well.

[I'm not a homeschooler....]

I was told recently that I'm no longer a "real" homeschooler because two of my sons are now in public school. I asked the stay-home ds what he'd like to be called now, as apparently he's not really homeschooled, and he suggested "educational anarchist." Yup, that's my kid.

 

 

:D Love it! So, what does that make you?

[I'm not a homeschooler....]

I recently noticed that on our homeschool group's website it says (in HUGE red letters):

 

We can no longer accept cyber academy or K12 students.

 

Students in these programs are considered by state law to be public schooled students and as such fall under state guidelines and rules.

 

I know that's what the law says, but still, it seems that it should count for something if the parent is the one doing the teaching.

 

I just don't get this. Never have. Who cares? Why does this make a difference in being accepted into a HS co-op or group?

[MIL Is Missing]

I need a drink, and it's not even 130pm. *headdesk*

 

Glad you have an answer. You know, it's 5:00 somewhere;)

[How did she get stuck in there?!?!]

Wow! Glad everything is fine now. Kids!:tongue_smilie:

[MIL Is Missing]

:grouphug::grouphug: Hope everything turns out o.k.

[It's snowing!!! Kids want to be outside and do no school!]

I agree with everyone, let them go out and have fun!

[Poll: Cami by itself = shirt or undershirt?]

I think of them as undershirt. Some I have seen worn as a shirt aren't too bad.

[Do you know when you have fought a great battle and the battle is over . . .]

:grouphug::grouphug:

[Tomorrow is the big day]

Yea!:party:

[Yes, you do need to LEAVE when your child vomits at a party.]

That poor kid. I don't know what people are thinking sometimes!

[Bit of an emotional day today]

Beautiful!