I watched it this morning. I loved the Dr.'s "game, set, match" comment. :lol: Poor Daisy! I wish they would introduce a character for her to really love. I felt really bad for her when Alfred left. I'm really curious where the story line is going with Edith. The thought crossed my mind of it they would try to marry her off to Tom. I sure hope not. That would be just plain weird. I also wondered if she might go to America for a while to stay with the American family.

I'm following. I have a 11 year old who has a gene mutation that I have been trying to explain this to all summer.

I had to go back and rewatch this. Sure enough, she went to the doc. Yep, I think she is possibly preggers.

Old Yeller for Texas.

Could you have him take the original fable read the first sentence and rewrite it into one new sentence. Then take sentence 2 and rewrite it. Continue to rewrite sentence by sentence. Just an idea.

Yes, that is where I think they may go with this. I really hope not though. I really like Branson. I hope he can somehow wise up to the maid situation and overcome his insecurities of not fitting in.

This episode was tough, and I saw it coming. It didn't make it any easier to stomach. Lots of drama packed into that one episode. Lord Grantham continues to show he is a buffoon. He has no business sense at all.

Are they all mouthy? My ds seems to have a smart remark for everything. I cannot udder one word before he comes back with a comeback. It's exhausting dealing with it day in and day out. Dh and I have taught our kids about being respectful, but ds seems to think that doesn't apply to him. Ugh!!!!! Sorry. Vent over. Not sure I feel better, but at least I got it out there.

Watched episode 2. Ugh! I just can't help but loathe Barrow. He's so slimy. Maggie Smith had some great lines in this episode. I just love her!

Way to go!!!

I l LOVE her belly!!!!! She's adorable!

I ordered W&R from amazon. It hasn't come yet. I'm chomping at the bit to get started on it, but since we are easing into school, that is on hold till it arrives (sometime Sept. 4-7). He is doing narrations from history this week it copy work and dictation for writing this week.

Ds wanted something different from his older brother, so I got Latina Christiana for him. We started today's lesson. He listened to the CD with the prayers and the songs, and said, "NO WAY!" :thumbdown: I don't blame him. It was so monotone that it would have bored me to tears too. So, now I'm ordering LFC A text for him that big brother did. Thankfully, flashcards and the DVD are still in shrinkwrap. Otherwise, we had a successful first day. :thumbup:

I almost spit my coffee when I saw this! My boys would LOVE it! :lol:

I ordered mine yesterday. I can't wait to get it. I had planned on using WWE 3 with ds2, but I think this will be a better fit and much more engaging for him.

Ds was diagnosed with a gene mutation that I also carry. He has lots of questions on heredity, DNA and dominant and recessive genes. I need some resources to help answer his questions that are on a middle school/late elementary level. Any suggestions?

I sent them an email this morning asking this question. I'm going to use it for my rising 3rd grader. If I get an answer, I'll post it here.

Love!

I'm curious. We are almost finished with book LFC B. It's been slow going. I've even contemplated switching ds over to First Form instead of going to LFC C. But we are almost to the last book. I'm familiar with the program and how it works. So, if you've made it through the whole program, can you encourage me a little. How did C go? Overall, did the program prepare your student for the next phase of Latin?

Are you in a good running shoe? Not just a shoe that says running on the box that was bought in a box store. A good running shoe can make all the difference in how your body feels after a run. Go to a running store and get properly fitted if you haven't. You're shoes could be just worn out if you wear them for other things too. My running shoes only get worn for runs so I don't put premature miles on them. I've been experiencing various leg pains for a month while running. It started out as a calf cramp from dehydration. But it evolved into sore tendons in the feet and ankles, and then shin and knee pain. The problem turned out to be my shoes were worn out, and I was in a shoe with too much stability. My heal was lifted too much in the old shoe not allowing my calf to fully stretch out during the run. I changed my shoe up and have seen two great runs this week already. All that to say: shoes are important. Stretching properly and strengthing your muscles with cross training will also help with pain. Yoga and Pilates are both effective for me. You can also ice your leg after runs and use a foam roller or the stick on your calves that will help loosen the muscles in your legs. I love the stick. That should help ease the pain after runs.

I read that article. It's one of those that got me to thinking about if our current program was meeting our needs. I think I'll go back and reread that article.

Can you tell me why you switched and if you think it was worth it? I'm contemplating switching, but we have two years invested in LFC, and I just can't make up my mind. The samples I see are just not enough for me.

I am training for a half marathon (my first). I have begun adding long runs on the weekends and am upping my mileage slowly during the week too. I have been battling a muscle knot in my calf this week. It is still a bit tight, but it is slowly coming out with the rolling pin/ice treatment. What I'm curious about it muscle recovery after longer runs. Are recovery drinks all they are cracked up to be? Is chocolate milk enough? I have no idea how to best recover from a long run. I need lots of hand holding here b/c I am stepping out beyond my knowledge. And no offense to Google, but there are a billion different opinions on what a runner should do or should not do to recover from long runs. Tell me what you do. What do you eat or drink to help refuel your muscles and help with nutrition?