Oh no!! Maybe I'm this Step-Mother. I was just thinking... I need to show evidence of working while my kids (and steps that we have half time) do "chores". I had already stopped thinking of Christmas Break as a "Scrooge" Christmas... chores wise. To me... it's a "Let's get going on what's skipped all year".... And, of course, that's a scroogie.... though possibly cleaner and neater.. way of thinking. So... We have to do the Laundry folding... That will take maybe 2 hrs.... and my Step 17 year old is great at that.... And our rooms and the hall upstairs. Other than that... I spent yesterday straightening our front room..... for about 8 or so hours... maybe more... (It's the room with our bookshelves.... I think I have enough for a small school:-) All these posts are making me think... Balance and helping. I want my children to know how to work.. and what to do.... But not resent me if possible. This year... I'm going to have them pick fun ways to work... Pick Dinners to make.... Cookies to Bake... and to balance it... Clean all of our rooms together. I was talking about the school teachers who need to take a sabbatical because their attitude needs adjusting!! I realized that it was me... My goal is to have a Cheery Christmas this Year... Carrie :D

Lagotto.... try that... if you wanna spend the money (they are what I wanted... until I got one at the humane society..) .... Also, wheaten terriers. (but of course, in or out.. you have to spend time training:-) I've heard that a good way to spend time to see if you're allergic to ... that... particular dog is to be in a car for a while... and see if it's a problem... Do it a few times.... Also, if you're allergic to any foods.... don't let your dog eat it in their dog food. Carrie:-)

Leatherman Tools has a nice small one... and one a jump up from that...... http://leathermantool.com/Squirt-Tools.html Very nice... and stronger than a Swiss Army knife:-) There are a few different tools to pick on the knife.... so you get to choose:-) Carrie:-)

I'd have the party time at 3:14.... Not wait till March:-) Cindy Neuschwander has a great knights book about Pi.... Have you seen them??? Check the library or Scholastics has a great price.... Carrie

The Ultimate Baby Wrap/carrier? looks like a Moby wrap... except it has rings instead of tying.... and I got that one for $25 on ebay.... a couple of years ago:-) They also have a nice video that you can watch. If you got really nice material.. you could make that, too:-) Carrie

myfavoritebabycarrier.com Has 90 day money back guarantees. For only getting one carrier... I'd pick an Ergo. You kinda slide the baby to the side... sling style... (with an insert... look at it.. you could improvise....if you don't wanna buy that) and then on your back (my favorite way) front... or side. Carrie:-)

You make me wanna have my kids tag along with yours. :-) Carrie

:grouphug: I just wanted to say, "Sorry".... don't know anything else to say. Carrie

So... is the digital... with no ability to resell it... the only way to purchase it now? And... how 'bout the ones that are used on here and "Classic"? Are those a lot less material.... (Would those be a smart purchase?) Thanks!!

Hi There, I have a 6th grader and 1st grader.... I'm looking at purchasing TOG... So, here are some things to consider: I use IEW and am thinking of doing CW druring the off times. We use Singapore Math... We have our own grammar program... and I'm considering p/u Shurley 7 for grammar... I've tried the LCC and I'm ok with some of that.... But... I'm looking at doing some TOG... Crazy??? What should I purchase if I go with it... and what could I do with the 6th and 1st.... I'd like to try it sometime after Ancient History.... (We're starting to get sick of that...) Carrie:-):confused:

So.. I am just loving Singapore Math.... Is there anyone who is a Christian..... with a Conservative Worldview... that could tell me if I would be able to use this?? Carrie

The ones from SoftStar are REALLY nice... if you could get them used... as well as UGG:-) Check the Goodwill and such. My friend got a perfect... real pair... for $2 at the Goodwill... Carrie:-)

Does she listen to music? My daughter likes the little I-pod thing that her bio dad got her. It's an apple.... So.... She listens to music or books on it all the time. So... school... or pleasure.... :-) Crochet lessons and such?? Or.... those yarn things that you use the hook thing.... and make the picture? Or... a really nice set of art pens... (just saw a thread about the ones with "D" for the first letter of the brand... being nice.. and a nice stack of paper. Carrie:-)

Not Jewish, but loved the food... when I nannied... Still have the dreidel. I love 'em with applesauce and sour cream... Yum!! Carrie:-)

I'd wash it in the dishwasher. And.. if it's wool... it's more the agitation of the wash... than the wash itself. You can use Eucalan if it it's wool.... But not that in the dishwasher. Also, you might be able to have someone with a frontloader wash it on their gentle cycle.. or if they have the part for shoes.. to keep it still while the water is swishing around... Carrie

I'm checking http://www.amazon.com/Basics-Biblical-Workbook-William-Mounce/dp/0310287677/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_1 out for myself. My dad seems to think he's a great Teacher... which makes me think that the material will/would be good. The reviews look good as well. Carrie

My friend who uses it feels like it's a good jump. It seems to be worth the $$$ and time. Carrie:-) PS... She doesn't use the writing, either.

I believe that it's at least... 9 months in... 9 months out:-) All while being close to people who love 'em. Plenty of time to train them to sleep/be by themselves.... later:-) Carrie

Grammy and Grampy. And... I wanna be "Nana" when I have g-kids. But, I have to tell you... children name their g-parents to a big extent! You can say whatever... and then they decide:-) Carrie

There's a lady in Colorado that I hear is great with reading diagnosis. I've heard that people actually travel to her.... to have her help... because in a few hours she can do "wonders". Also, I know that people like Wanda Sanserri (sp?) can evaluate and help along. I would go to someone who had serious knowledge of reading issues and solving them. Carrie:-)

I like them.... I like the MP ones enough to get those. I still have my kids listen to SOTW because I really like the SOTW. Also, know that you can get Famous Men of..... free... to download... and then put them on cds and let your kids listen to them. Carrie:-)

:grouphug: Sorry for this sad time. Hoping they're still with you. Carrie

I Had a bit of a problem but now... do bleach more often... remember to take out what's under the "fold" of the plastic part (for the washer) .... leave the door a bit open... And... when I first smelled it... I soaked a few hand towels in vinegar... and then dried them till they were VERY dry.(dryer) That really helps.... Carrie:-) PS, I think there's something you can buy to add... I also only use liquid eco friendly detergent....

All I can say.. is when I stood... he came out:-) Standing is good:-) Also, my midwife took her hands and stretched me.... kinda side from side... and top from bottom..... 10lb baby and no ripping. Yay. Carrie

We call those "Dutch Babies". Also, crepes. We do crepes with yogurt, which I know you make...., and 14 eggs. They freeze well. I do like the "vanilla yogurt" so you may want to add some vanilla and some sweetness if you want to use them with jam or syrup. (Ligonberry ...that's spelled incorrectly, ?? is good... with some whipped cream...as is apricot.... and anything else, really:-) Our recipe calls for Oat flour (oat groats ground into flour) You can also use crepes without them being sweetened for Dinner things... like Caesar Salad...etc. We have restaurants here... that are just "Crepe" Restaurants:-) You can make quiche mixture and freeze it... Did someone say Custard Pie? Our puppy loves raw or scrambled eggs:-) Carrie:-)