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  1. Halcyon

    Interesting that ds110 always has to go po*p right before we are to begin a challenging subject.....20 min later and i am still waiting....

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    2. jeninok

      jeninok

      It happens every day here too. I just send him to the bathroom before we start everyday.

       

    3. Create Your Ritual

      Create Your Ritual

      ahaha ... I have the same thing. She just 'disappears' into the bathroom when it's time to get going! WTH!?!?

       

    4. BridgeTea

      BridgeTea

      Well, of course it takes at least 20 minutes. Look how old the feller is! LOL. Yeah, I've got one hear with great timing, also. Right when I'm geared up, off she goes.

  2. Halcyon

    I finally told my son that if he doesn't meet me halfway with school, I can't do it anymore. He agreed to change the way he's been behaving. Pray for us!

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    2. Mukmuk

      Mukmuk

      hugs!!

    3. Mukmuk

      Mukmuk

      Sometimes, a bit of a shove does work. Ask me how I know!

       

    4. TGHEALTHYMOM

      TGHEALTHYMOM

      Prayers! Struggling here too.

  3. Halcyon

    Debating whether to postpone school to keep reading the hobbitt. Kids love it!

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    2. mama25angels

      mama25angels

      I agree, keep reading.

    3. kubiac

      kubiac

      Yes, keep reading. :)

    4. ladydusk

      ladydusk

      Read away!

  4. Halcyon

    people! Gap's entire site is 60% off, then another 20% off with code gapgift. Seriously cheap! Got my fave jeans for 33 bucks!

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    2. Halcyon

      Halcyon

      glad everyone could take advantage. i got some of my very favorite tees too for only 7 dollars...so soft and wash well. Sorry, thought everything was 60% off..still, good deals for sure!!!!

    3. crazyforlatin

      crazyforlatin

      Good deal, just ordered a bunch of things for me and DD.

  5. Halcyon

    just got back from work, having a cold beer, and debating what junk tv show to watch on hulu.....thoughts?

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    2. Spy Car

      Spy Car

      Mr Bean

    3. Cosmos

      Cosmos

      Spy is funny. I've only watched a couple of episodes but I'm looking forward to more.

    4. Halcyon

      Halcyon

      Thaks!

  6. Halcyon

    DS10 taking Explore this morning. He is very relaxed. Me, OTOH.....

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    2. Dmmetler

      Dmmetler

      Hang in there, mom! I'm glad to hear there are other young ones-I never hear of anyone taking the EXPLORE before 5th grade here, so that's been a worry about my 8 yr old taking it.

    3. ErinE

      ErinE

      Good luck to him!

    4. Element

      Element

      He's going to do great!

  7. Halcyon

    why did i ever think this online latin class would be LESS work for me? Just helping him keep track of all the assignments is a full time job!

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    2. TGHEALTHYMOM

      TGHEALTHYMOM

      Mine sure don't!

       

    3. quark

      quark

      It gets easier. Just give it time. Meanwhile, stock up on chocolates. :)

    4. Halcyon

      Halcyon

      It's really hard, actually. I have already missed one "deadline" due to not understanding the format. My son isn't happy. But keeping him on task and NOT taking a day off ever is tough. Very intense.

       

  8. Halcyon

    got out of jury duty!

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    2. azucena

      azucena

      yay for you!

    3. TGHEALTHYMOM

      TGHEALTHYMOM

      Praise the Lord!

       

    4. theYoungerMrsWarde

      theYoungerMrsWarde

      Did you say something crazy after all? :)

       

  9. Halcyon

    All jurors with numbers 560 and higher do NOT need to come to jury duty tomorrow. My number? 540. Sigh.

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    2. Halcyon

      Halcyon

      That would be awesome. DH is watching to boys but he is very busy at work so it will be challenging,

    3. TGHEALTHYMOM

      TGHEALTHYMOM

      Hoping it won't take lllooong!!

       

    4. JadeOrchidSong

      JadeOrchidSong

      I just served! I didn't have to do after calling 6 times in 2 and 1/2 days.

       

  10. Halcyon

    Omg ran 5 miles today and i am wiped out. I dont think i can pull off a half marathon in 8 weeks. Nope.

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    2. Halcyon

      Halcyon

      Thx, chris, but really, i need to be able to function, at least minimally after my runs! Today was a joke.

       

    3. Critterfixer

      Critterfixer

      You will get stronger. Don't know about 8 weeks, but you do get stronger with each run.

    4. TGHEALTHYMOM

      TGHEALTHYMOM

      Just keep up some exercise. You know if you are ready!

  11. Halcyon

    We WILL DO our science experiment this week. WE WILL!

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    2. Unicorn.

      Unicorn.

      Sure you will. Both of you. :D

    3. SunnyDays

      SunnyDays

      Throw me in there with a determination to do music, LOL!

       

    4. Halcyon

      Halcyon

      We can do it!!

  12. Halcyon

    I love Saturdays. Clean the house, organize curriculum, read books, take a walk.

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    2. Mom in High Heels

      Mom in High Heels

      Wanna come clean mine?

       

    3. Marie131

      Marie131

      Nice! Enjoy :)

    4. Halcyon

      Halcyon

      Hehe, sat is my deep cleaning day so i am afraid i have my hands full here lol.

  13. Halcyon

    Working outside of the home, and homeschooling together, is tough. That's all

    1. Chrysalis Academy

      Chrysalis Academy

      True dat

    2. Halcyon

      Halcyon

      Lol

       

    3. Karen in CO

      Karen in CO

      definitely

       

  14. Halcyon

    there is nothing better than being home alone....love my kids, but man, i love quiet too!!!

    1. jenL

      jenL

      Can I come join you? I promise I will not talk. It's been one of those days here.

       

    2. MissKNG

      MissKNG

      I'm home alone too! Loving it! TV, hot chocolate, a good book...and quiet!

       

    3. Halcyon

      Halcyon

      woot! had a nice evening, got sO many chores done. I know i should have relaxed but it;s nice to get things done without any noise!

       

  15. Halcyon

    Boys are on DIY and i am cleaning...buying our tree today..yay!!

    1. FairProspects

      FairProspects

      Love, love DIY!

    2. Halcyon

      Halcyon

      My boys do too! Best site ever!

       

    3. Satori

      Satori

      Have fun decorating! Oh, we finally sent out our letter today. :)

  16. Halcyon

    When oh when will this achy, lingering flu go,away?

    1. Murphy101

      Murphy101

      We are on day 6 here and no end in sight. It's the worst flu ever here.

    2. Halcyon

      Halcyon

      It just doesnt end!

  17. Halcyon

    waking up fro an afternoon nap is like waking from the zombie dead.

    1. GailV

      GailV

      You need more practice!

    2. Chelle in MO

      Chelle in MO

      Ha ha, Gail! My dh says I wake up from naps mean as a snake, so I stopped taking them! Hope you sleep well tonight, Halcyon!

  18. Halcyon

    Oh my. Starting school late, at 10:30, means ENDING school...at 4:30. I am exhausted, more exhausted than my kids, I think.

    1. ....

      ....

      Oh, no! Those days are rough. Tomorrow will be better.

    2. mlbuchina

      mlbuchina

      I have gotten stuck in a cycle of late starts. I feel your pain.

  19. Halcyon

    Now i know why public school moms think they can't homeschool...homework is HELL!

    1. Roadrunner

      Roadrunner

      :)

    2. lynn

      lynn

      When my kids were in ps they took every spare moment at school and on the bus to get their homework complete. They rarely had the 2 hours homework parents complain about.

  20. Halcyon

    sitting at my boys' piano school, so glad they have wifi!

    1. Juniper

      Juniper

      We are thinking about a long road trip and I am trying to figure out if my Tmobile hotspot will keep me connected in the truck. ;)

       

  21. Halcyon

    Feeling overwhelmed and stressed this morning.

    1. Halcyon

      Halcyon

      You too!

  22. Halcyon

    When will people in this family learn. DonT talk to the momster until she has had her coffee???

    1. nmoira

      nmoira

      I've trained the kids not to ask questions when I have something in each hand because my brain is overtaxed at that point. :P

  23. Halcyon

    Tonight we're watching the first episode of Homeland! I heard it's great!

    1. Juniper

      Juniper

      kids too?

  24. Halcyon

    Just took my kids to see lincoln...they got a lot out of it!

    1. Chelli

      Chelli

      I really want to see it. What did you think of it?

  25. Halcyon

    Boys are in camp all day. Wow. I don't know what to do with myself. It's....quiet.

    1. sassenach

      sassenach

      I'm terribly jealous.

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