Seriously, the cost of the pet as never been the "cost of having a pet". I fully expect to have a seriously expensive dog, next time.($1500.) (Soft coated Wheaten Terrier, straight from someone who shows them) I hope my $$$ out for that dog is less than for my $90.00 dog ;)

I got my step daughter the AG doll and my daughter the twin doll. They played with them both, while little, and they sit up on shelves now. They were similar. For a while the Twin Dolls were made in China, I think. Anyway, I know there were some issues. Ours is cute and really did look like my daughter when she was about 3, which is the age you're suppose to shoot for... I think :)

Hmmm.... I would allow him to memorize things and find a way to give them back. Perhaps doing videos? It seems that he can "intake" and perhaps he just needs to find a way to use the information he's memorizing. I've always thought that memorizing material is a wonderful first step; I'd love to be able to memorize things. Seriously, some of the smartest people can just spit out facts as they desire. Then, it's the outputting that they need to couple with that. Perhaps doing Unit Studies with him studying things that interest him, and fulfill your desires for the knowledge that he "needs to learn". Is there also a place to volunteer? I've seen one of my children really start to blossom, when she started working. Just remember to explain each step to them, that you would normally think of as "socially learned"..... since it seems like they need a little help in that area. :)

That sounds sweet!! Our kitty we put in the bathroom each night, and the older cat we try to make sure she's inside. Soon enough the kitty will be let out, but not on me ;) During the day his favorite spot is on the other side of my laptop ;)

As a very conservative Christian, I believe that Yoga with meditating on God's Word, sounds ideal. I think that TaiChi (know I must have misspelled that) would be ok, too. My mom's Naturopath suggested it for balance; she suggests it for cancer patients... and older people. Think about the Scriptures that talk about "meditating on God's Word." ;)

I LOVED doing this when I was little; I just saw my son (8) do it the other day. I think it might have been the first time he did. Our doors were better for it; climbing was a huge part of my life when I was little! I loved being up in the trees... on top of my shelves in the closet. :)

Yup, I just thought it'd be fun to list who's doing it; if people were around here, that'd be cool to know, but I didn't REALLY :) think that there would be people right here. It would be fun if it connected some others, though :)

Wow, this poll shows where each person voted; not use to that. Anyway, I'm strictly Christian and believe that each person projects their worldview on their children's studies. Those who are fortunate realize this and choose their subjects with this in mind; I truly believe that you can not have a "no worldview". I prefer to have material that is from a worldview that is Christian, although what that means is debatable. I would have no material that is "anti-Christian" without explaining how this goes against Christian belief. I do believe that God chose how math would work; but, I don't need a Bible verse on the bottom of each Math page.

But, before posting more about the trailer, she commented that they can't do that ;( Bummer!!

Did you see if Acupuncture would work? Course, if you mean tomorrow, that's too late... :( Sorry... hope it passes.

It's nice :) Wonder what's different than say, doing the same thing with Excel? I like the colors for the timeline; I planned on doing that part. I printed out the Charlotte Mason one, but would have liked the lines. :)

BTW, they defend with their back claws, from all I've read. It's the cut the toe off part that is the problem:eek::eek:

Eww on the cutting off the end of the toes :( Very sad, and messes with their walk and also can cause pain for life ;(

Awww... so cute!! It gets "better" in a few months, but then you miss the "kitten". Just be glad you didn't get one with feline herpes, like I did..... (will always have it, no cure, just meds) Have fun!!

If you do CC at home, just like when we did Latin at home.... just invite some friends!! It works out well, provides accountability, and allows you to pop in what you'd rather. For example, I like LFC and Shurley Jingles. Perfect! (You have to make it like a regular class; Monday at 10 or whatever) I was also thinking about checking out the Catholic one that was mentioned. I believe it uses the 4 year cycle. I like the flexibility of local decisions. :)

Way cool! ;) Wish you were closer... ;)

Hey Jennifer! :) Acupuncture for backs is what the study that we were being told about...was all about! ;) I even had my cat get acupuncture for her respiratory problem, because I was so convinced. (the next day at her vet appt)

My son who is 8 listens to Jim Weiss for a LONG time in bed, but at least he stays there now. I have thought of melatonin but just haven't tried it yet.

Hey There, We're in Oregon and are doing it with our two boys; if anyone is around here, we would be interested in perhaps doing it with another family, too. But, who is doing this by themselves or with a group? We will be selecting things to do with each other, as we are meeting only two days a week. :bigear:

Just thought I'd bump this up for Ruth :)

Wow, I can't comment much on Washington; I live in Oregon. But, I do know that I love.love.love NJ :) Right by so much!! (Of course, what part determines how far.... ) Washington is SO different!! What about NJ don't you like? Perhaps that would help determine if Washington is where you want to be; no offense but I would never live there unless I had family or a great job there! :) Have you visited for a while, just to make sure? :) Traffic isn't worse than if you say... have to drive over to NY everyday, so that's just perspective.

I was thinking about that many of us are alternative with our schooling, and wondering if this is in any way an indication of how we treat our bodies, too. ("I" really was meant as I or my family) :)

Ok, I know this sounds a bit off, but I would SO visit a Doctor (like with an MD) that practices Chinese Meds. Just a thought. Since you're at such a low dose, this might be a good time before you totally go Western Meds. Just a thought. We just visited with a DR on Monday, and when listening to him talk, I just thought, "wow, I wanna visit you before trying Western meds... like... always :))" I'm totally not against Western Meds, but think that sometimes diet and Chinese meds can seriously work. Especially with Bipolar, where it seems that it's something that you could alter the body and get decent results. No pressure or judging... just another idea :) Just one blog about Eastern Med for Bipolar

The Golden Children's Bible is nice; it reads kinda KJV but in "kid language".... hmmmm hard to explain. I like the real Bible, versus paraphrase, but when you read the stories for kids, in close language... it's known that it's like an oral "retell" in my opinion. :)

You might explain that sometimes it's such that when a person REALLY wants a baby, and their husband has a "V" that the desire for tea time is lessened. Now, when the woman is "whew" relieved, it may very well increase. Also, there are some medical concerns with doing them.