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My biggest ah-ha moment was when I held my daughter for the first time. Like, "ah-ha, now I know what my purpose in life is".
She changed my life in drastic ways. I say that she saved my life, and the sad truth is, she probably did. I was headed down a very dark path before I had my daughter. I'd probably be dead or in jail right now had I not gotten pregnant when I did.
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Well then. I didn't realize there were more than just koine and modern! I've never heard of attic Greek. I would *love* to be able to study the literature from classical Greece, (I mean... I would love for DD to study it... :tongue_smilie:). Hm. Might have to make some changes to the language schedule! French now.. a classical language next year.. German the year after, then another classical? So many choices!
What are the good attic Greek sources out there? I'd be teaching with absolutely no knowledge of the language, and unless I wait another 10 years (which would put DD in high school, and able to teach herself!) I won't have much time to invest in learning before my daughter, since I am currently in school myself, and learning the languages I need for my chosen career.
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So one of the reasons (on my long list of reasons!) for homeschooling is the desire to teach my daughter languages. We've already introduced French, and will be continuing that, but I was looking at what other languages we might do.
I know many of you study Greek, why? Do you study biblical Greek or modern Greek? If you study biblical Greek, what reasons are there for doing this, especially if you aren't religious? How hard is it to switch to modern Greek after learning biblical Greek?
I was planning on doing French, German, and Latin, but I think it would be kind of interesting to do a language with a different alphabet.
Thanks for any input!!
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Pets I've had...
Dogs-
Coco
Munky
Chelsea
Cats-
Pebbles (as in, Cocoa Pebbles, the cereal? lol. We got the cat and dog together)
This
That (Two sisters who looked identical, started as This One and That One and eventually went to This and That. lol)
Kitty-Kitty (hey, I was 4 when I named her!)
Max
SOOO, I guess I'm a mix of pet names, people names, and not even names! :D
Out of Patrick and Pirate I really like Pirate. It's cute, and has loads of personality.
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Kymmie, L'Art de Lire, is, as the name implies, reading-based. Can she read individual french words if they are associated with a picture? If you look at the samples, you'll see the words under the pictures. Then they start putting those words into sentences. So it definitely requires reading.
Hm. Well, she's progressing quickly in reading in English, so I think she *could* do it. But since she is still in the learning phase for English, should I start with a non-reading based program, maybe L'Art de Dire, and then move on from there once she's mastered English reading?
I swear this whole learning how to read thing is the TOUGHEST thing I've ever taught. I feel like the whole world will open up for us once she can read... :tongue_smilie:
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I like both gooey and chewy, but not crusties for me!! :D
...and now I'm craving brownies!
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:bigear: I was actually about to ask this very question.
DD is 4.5, and has had about 6 months of exposure to French. She is starting to read in English, mostly CVC words and other words she has memorized (:glare:). She is *very* interested in learning French.
I have 1 semester of college French and so independent study over the summer, so I can guide her a little with pronounciation and such, but can only do so much. (Especially since I expect her to progress faster than me. She picks up on everything I can teach her very quickly)
I like the look of both programs, and can't make this decision on my own!! :tongue_smilie:
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There were actually a few people (if I'm remembering correctly..) that mentioned financial concerns in the thread.
The way you've phrased it, actually makes complete sense to me. It may not have been your post, but from others I did get the feeling that it was a "with us or against us" type of thing. I'm not calling anyone out, it may work for them, it just goes against the type of relationship I'm personally trying to build with MY daughter.
I completely agree that some extreme cases, such as the cult example you gave, would require extreme measures. I would also withhold certain things from my daughter if she was ever brainwashed into joining a cult, with the thought that hopefully she'd leave and her inheritance would be there for her.
This was probably aimed at me, since I said that some things might change in our "monetary relationship" if my daughters become faithful to other religions and peoples, so let me clarify on this one.My daughters would have to make repeatedly some CHRONIC poor choices in life in order for me to withdraw my financial support from them and/or disinherit them. CHRONIC. Associating themselves with a religion whose tenets I disagree with should normally not fall into that category.
However, I believe that I have a full right to refuse for my money to be used to financially support an allegiance I disagree with, and if my child has no their own income to support their new religion from, they CANNOT abuse my financial support to support their new religion. Should my child, say, join a cult that might manipulate them into "donating" their real estate to them for religious needs or whatever (I know a few such cases) - they're better not GETTING that real estate in the first place, because the last thing I want for what I inherited is to end up in hands of some complete strangers because my child had a fad with their religion.
The problem with religion and heritage is that it often becomes the issue of loyalty. By choosing to be loyal to a different religion, you sometimes turn back to your own people and associations (not necessarily, though). It only makes sense then, if you really make a thought-out choice of abandoning your people and tradition COMPLETELY, and making some COMPLETELY different associations in your adult life, and of going against what you were raised with, that you do not financially profit from what the generations before you were building to use it to support religions and institutions which are, sometimes, downright against them.
Schooling is a completely different issue. I would never withdraw financial help for education and health - two things I swear by. Inheritance might be problematic sometimes - from what I've seen so far, the more you have it, the more problematic it becomes if you heavily disagree with the lifestyle and life choices your children have made, because then your children have a REAL power to influence things and to invest into things that you might NOT want the accumulated effort of many generations before you invested into.
While I absolutely disagree with blackmailing your children emotionally or financially - even your adult children - I do believe that there is a line between "yours" and "theirs" and that sometimes you have the right not to make "yours" automatically "theirs" if you disagree with what it might be used for. Nobody is, of course, talking about suddenly withdrawing all financial help from a child that's still being schooled, or letting your child starve, because they dared to make some choices you disagree with. Though I, sadly, know people who did or would do that as well - cut ALL financial ties with children who became loyal to some other religions and institutions. If we're talking about adult children that are able to work and sustain themselves, I suppose that's fair too, even though I cannot imagine saying to a child "Don't count on me on anything monetary ever again" and still make them feel welcome in the family.
So, blackmailing, ultimatums, "you're either with us or against us" mentality - NO. They're totally out of the game. But when it comes to the efforts of the generations used for something those would adamantly be against - I believe I do have a right to put some conditionals there.
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Very cool, but now I want to see your others!
I'm currently planning number 4 and 5. :D Well, 4 is already planned, I'm just saving up for it, and 5 is halfway designed.
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Whenever they are ready to make a choice. It's entirely personal and entirely up to them. The only exception would be a faith which was secretive/separatist/cult-like. Then we would exercise the right to protect our children from undue influence.
Laura
:iagree:I don't think that I can control my daughter's religious beliefs anymore than I think I can control her sexual orientation, her career choices, or any number of decisions she'll eventually make (or realizations she'll eventually come too). I'd never make following a certain religion a requirement for financial support. If I make the choice to support her through college, it will be based on her grades.
I'll work hard to accept my daughter for who she is, even if those are choices I wouldn't have made. I'd rather have a loving, close relationship with my child than have a child who feels isolated and alone, or having that child be angry and bitter towards me.
And this comes from someone who was manipulated by her parents, and never felt like I really belonged with my family. It took me years to realize that in order to be happy for myself, I needed to accept that my parents (mother especially) was never going to be okay with my lifestyle. So I hide things from them. At 24 years old, I can't have a close friendship with my mother like I wish I could.
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Well, DD and I go to bed together. We are still cosleeping. So our bedtime routine is as follows:
1. Me saying it's time to go to bed, and she goes potty. Then she gathers up whichever stuffed animals are coming with us.
2. She heads into the bedroom and gets comfortable while I turn off lights/TV/computer.
3. I get into bed with her and read to her for 30 minutes or so.
4. I turn off the light and lay down. We sing songs, talk, etc. for another 30 minutes or so.
5. I finally announce that I'm going to sleep and we stop talking and go to sleep.
So, our bedtime routine is more than an hour long, but of course, I only have one, and I also don't have a husband to spend time with after the kid(s) are asleep. In your case, I think it is time for the bedtime routines to change. It really is okay to read and kiss them goodnight! It might be rough for a while, but if you are tough and stand by your decision, eventually the girls will get it and the whining will stop.
Mommy needs some time also!! :tongue_smilie:
Just another thought... could DH help with bedtime routine? You could each put one child to bed, and then switch off the next night. This would cut the time in half.
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Most importantly, my daughter. No matter what else is going on, my life is blessed by having her in it.
My parents who, even though they are struggling themselves, are helping DD and I get through a tough financial time.
My intelligence and work ethic that enable me to go to school and thrive, and will hopefully get a place in a top graduate program, and eventually a good job.
My daughter. <3
The library, which allows our homeschool to be wonderful and fun through all the books we read.
Free interlibrary loan, because we get out hundreds of books a month, many coming from other libraries!
My financial aid and scholarships, which allow me to go to school but otherwise be at home with my daughter.
That even in tough times, the money is found to keep my daughter in soccer and dance, two of her favorite things in the whole world.
So many things to be grateful for, but these are just some!
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My daughter slept in a pack and play until she was 18 months old. She HAD a crib (and a beautiful room, that I worked hard in, stripping floors, refinishing hardwood, painting...) that she never slept in. Never. Not once.... :lol:
I wanted her near me. After she outgrew the bassinet, I had every intention of moving her to the crib, but didn't like the idea of her so far away. (Next room over...) So into the pack and play she went. It actually ended up working out well for us, since we did a lot of traveling and visiting friends, and DD always had her bed to sleep in.
When she outgrew it at 18 months, she went into my bed... lol.
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My daughter probably won't eat anything tonight for dinner... she has hand, foot, and mouth disease and her mouth is hurting her. :sad:
But generally, anything I serve DD will at least try without a big deal. She knows that if she takes two bites of something new and still doesn't like it, I'll let her get up without finishing it.
She won't eat onions, but probably would if they were unrecognizable and mixed into something. (But since I won't eat onions either... :tongue_smilie:) She won't eat carrots alone, but loves them in her salad.
Considering how picky I am, I am glad she eats what she does. I've taken special care to hide from her how picky I am... :D
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A lot of organic milk (Horizon, Organic Valley) is UHT. If you can find 'regular' pasteurized organic milk, it will taste more similar to non-organic milk.
Thank you. It was Horizon that I bought... I'll keep my eyes open for another brand.
What's UHT? Will it say it on the outside of the jug/box, or do I need to research the different brands first?
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Well, if you plan to stick with the 4-year cycle, all three children will hit Ancients again before graduating, so yes, in that case I would go ahead and get right to medieval. I wish there was a co-op like this in my area!!
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I wouldn't use a used seat, unless it was from a friend/family that I completely trusted and KNEW it wasn't in ANY sort of incident.
I also wouldn't use the custom car seat cover either though, but I won't put anything on carseats that hasn't been crash tested and proven safe.
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DD will be learning German because... well, because I am learning it!
I am a history student, specifically European history. I have to learn German, so I figure might as well teach her. Plus, we will be traveling to Europe when I have to do research on my dissertation and hopefully many papers/conferences down the road, so it will be practical for us also.
She is learning French for the same reason.
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Well, there is definitely heat and humidity there but... I lived in the Maryland suburbs of DC until I moved for school. We could be at our cabin in the mountains of WVa in 3 hours or on the beach in 3 hours. There is a lot of do, being so close to DC. And if you look in the southern part of the state (Charles, St. Marys and Calvert counties) there are some places that are very affordable and "out in the country" but still close enough to larger towns/cities to be convenient.
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Does organic milk taste different than non-organic? I tried to switch over to organic milk but didn't like the taste. Is this because I had bought the organic in cardboard when I usually buy in a jug, or does the organic taste that different?
I tried keeping DD on organic and me on regular, but with just the two of us, that much milk goes bad before we can drink it all!
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Does anyone hide vegetables in other food? I've read that you could hide many vegetables in pasta sauce and pizza. Does this change the taste of the food at all? Are there any other secrets to hiding vegetables that doesn't change the taste?
(OK... full disclosure... this is for me. :D I am a horribly picky eater, and have TRIED and TRIED to eat more vegetables, but I just can't do it. I eat peas, corn, potatoes, tomato sauce, and lima beans, but all the rest just give me the willys. SOOOO, I was thinking maybe I could hide the other vegetables in something and not taste them!)
Oh, also, if you puree a vegetable, as in to put it in with something else, would that take away the nutritional value?
Thank you!! :tongue_smilie:
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I don't often watch movies, and if I do it has nothing to do with the actors in it. In fact, I can't even tell you who is in most movies!
I also don't pay any attention to the tabloids. My mother and best friend often inform me what's going on in the celebrity world and half the time I don't even know who they are talking about!!
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Another car seat fanatic here. My best friend is completely opposite from me. Considering we spend probably 5 of 7 days a week together, including going out a lot, it becomes an issue.
My 4.5 yo DD is still in a 5 point harness. Her 3 year old is also still in a harness, but the straps are so loose the little girl will be ejected in the case of an accident. I'm *sure* that the 3 year old will be in a booster before my daughter, and I know it'll create problems then. ("But A isn't in a baby seat!!") The 3 year old also unbuckles the chest clip and puts her arms and shoulders out. OH, and add on top that the car seat is NEVER properly installed, unless I do it. (They have to switch the car seat in and out of 2 cars). It makes me *so* nervous.
When we ride in my car, A knows she will be in a car seat with tighter straps and has learned that she has to keep everything buckled.
The same friend has a 3 month old, and guess how loose his straps are? -sigh- The other day I tightened them up and said "We aren't letting Mommy ruin another kid." :D She heard me, but didn't take offense. She knows I love her kids and only want the best for them, even if what I think is best is a little stricter than her idea of best.
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I like to take a cool shower or bath before bed, that helps keep me cool for awhile.
But I could never sleep without the A/C on. :D It was 102 here today, I can barely breathe in this heat!
"School" for a 4yo?
in K-8 Curriculum Board
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I'm one of those people doing a math program for my 4 year old (as well as a french, science and phonics program, and self-built social studies). But in general, I don't think a 4 year old needs a program. The only thing I think a 4 year old needs is a phonics program, and THAT only if they want/show readiness to read!
The only reason I have so much for my daughter is because she absolutely loves it. I plan out what I want to do for the "semester" and let her take the lead. This way, when she says "I want to do school!" I have something ready! She doesn't have older siblings to sit in with and get her dose of school. :D
I really think what you are doing is just fine!