Rocketman and So Happy Together.

My oldest dd is Autistic. She didn't learn to read until she was probably 11. She knew sight words prior to that. She still struggles with blending, but is making progress (we are using Scaredy Cat Reading system). Math has been our biggest struggle. I seriously thought she would never learn to add. Just this year ( using touch math), she was able to learn to add single digit and double digit problems (with carrying!). We have just started using Number Neighbors and it has been awesome. It is really boosting her confidence and she is actually enjoying math!! Still trying to figure out how to increase her retention and comprehension in Science and History. Good luck. The road is long and daunting, but progress can be made:)

What about a gift certificate to a bookstore? That's like cash...right?!?! What 4 year old wants clothes anyway:confused:

My kids (8 and 14) loved it.

We have a fairly large front yard. Our kids do play out there. I love that it is far enough away from the street that I don't have to worry about them running out into it. Plus, I think it just looks pretty:)

I'm going to add How Can I Help You to Say Goodbye. It's a country song, but I forget who sings it.

From what I understand from dd's allergist, a persons reaction to foods they are allergic to can worsen with every exposure. My dd is severely allergic to peanuts/ tree nuts. It started as a minor rash, next exposure was major hives (we finally got herctested after this), and the last exposure (accidental), led to swelling of her entire face.

What a Wonderful World. My mom always tells me she wants that played at her funeral....how depressing.

Kohl's. I have a few cute cotton tank/ short sets from there.

Do you alternate curriculum or do your core curriculum each day and add a lesson from whatever you choose to supplement? We use CLE and it seems like it would be overkill to add something, but I would like him to have a little extra practice with a variety of word problems.

Ummmm, yeah, only one set here. We bought our bed in CA and apparently you can't buy CA King size sheets in TN:(. It's never been an issue until my SIL came to visit and asked to borrow sheets. Yeah, no, sorry....we're all out.

I cook a ton of breakfast burritos, bagel sandwiches, pancakes, etc. Every few weeks and freeze them. So, mostly from scratch....just prepared in advance;)

Hahaha!!! What a doll:)

I have been willing to pay more for music. I guess I have always just seen art as a talent that one is born with (at least some natural ability), while music can be learned through practice. Typing that out, I know it probably sounds ridiculous. But, I think I'd be willing to shell out more money if my kids showed some natural artistic abilities.

I cook breakfast and dinner. I "make" lunch....as in a sandwich (chicken salad or turkey...we have one with peanut allergies). Sometimes I will heat up leftovers and that's as close as I get to cooking at lunch time.

That's funny....I can't stand Nickleback either, but I love the Rockstar song:)

Don't Take the Girl by Tim McGraw. The lyrics are beyond cheesy! Ugh....it's awful!

Haha....yes, Mule Day! It's exactly what you are picturing it to be. We had to stop at a Mule Crossing during the Mule Day festival when bringing my dd home from the hospital. Took forever:)

Here's what I did with my second grader ( he reads well, but absolutely HATES it!): FLL 2 ( supplemented by CLE 2 LA, not necessary, but I love CLE and am having a hard time with our break up:)) CLE Math 2: We just like the spiral, workbook style Apologia Anatomy: I thought this was a little over a seven year olds head. WWE: I really wanted ds to like it. He didn't:( A year later and he still cries over the dictation.... Sequential Spelling History was a mix of SOTW 2 and books related to the subject. Sonlight 2 readers: Easy reading (too easy) and the comprehension questions lacked any depth IMO Overall it was a great year and I was happy with our choices. Our only change for next year will be to use IEW in place of WWE.

We live north of Columbia. I'll admit, Columbia is not my favorite. I definitely wouldn't want my kids in school there. If you want specifics, feel free to PM me. There are some beautiful areas and properties with beautiful land, it's more the shopping areas, etc. I wouldn't want to deal with.

There is nothing anyone can buy me that means more than a heartfelt letter.

I used to be a Gemini. Now I just have Multiple Personality Disorder. Although I believe in God, I don't homeschool for religious reasons. I think brown sugar and cinnamon pop tarts and a Rockstar is the breakfast of champions.

My dh and I love stand up! Going to the comedy club is our favorite date night:). My favorites are Nick Swardson, Brian Regan, Greg Giraldo, Ellen's In The Beginning set, Louis C.K., Mitch Hedburg, and a lot I am forgetting. I'm pretty sure we have seen every Comedy Central Presents. I am going to see Tim Hawkins at the convention tomorrow and I imagine that will be pretty funny:)

My mom used to slice them length-wise (still keeping them intact though), lay them flat (inside of hot dog up), top with mashed potatoes and cheese, and broil a few minutes. We thought this was great when we were little:)

I sent my older two to preschool. They both loved it. Though they did work on letters and numbers, it was more of a social opportunity. I would absolutely enroll my youngest if not for her peanut/tree nut allergies.