Very cute! At least (from what I can see in the picture) his hair looks fixable. My dd4's hair has taken about 2 months to grow back. And then a couple of nights ago, my dd2 found ds7's craft scissors and hacked her bangs off! Memories in the making, I suppose...

Yes, I agree. I used the magic eraser to remove permanent marker from our wood table. It worked great!

When I was 18 I got a calligraphy Q with flowers on my lower back. A lot of people asked me if it was a vase... but, I still like it. My dh has a tatoo that's a combination of a lion's head, a cross, and a dove over his heart. Really neat.

Yes, I definitely get caught up in details sometimes. I spend a lot of time deliberating. When it came to Math I was able to settle on both Horizons and Singapore! Song School offers both pronunciations, so I was thinking that this decision would be one that dictates the next several years of study. Of course, I could always switch... Ah, perfectionism rearing its ugly head! I feel better now.

that I'm agonizing over which latin pronunciation to choose? I've definitely settled on Song School Latin for ds 2nd grade next year. I'd eventually like to use Latin Prep. Can LP be taught using the Ecclesiastical pronunciation? Why am I making this so hard? :confused:

I think of it as more of a long term project. I'm not reading in order either. I've read a couple of the modern novels, some of the victorian novels, Gilgamesh, 1/2 of St. Augustine's Confessions (have to go back to that one.) I just bought Don Quixote. I realized that if I went systematically through the lists, in the order SWB suggests, it would become a chore for me! So, based on how I feel, I pick a book off the list and read it. Then I get on a tangent and read a bunch of other books (I'm currently on an Elizabeth Gaskell kick), and then I go back to the list. That way, there's no pressure, and I still feel like I'm slowly accomplishing something!

I love it when they do that! I have pictures of dd2 asleep on the stairs.

The first time I tried the face recognition site it said I looked like Katherine Heigel. Um...not quite. I tried again with two new pictures and both came up as no matches. When I was younger, people said I looked like Ricki Lake after most of her weight loss... but not all.

I just want to thank everyone for sharing your experiences, and for your advice. I am so thankful for these boards. My mom has visited a monthly suicide group twice, and went to her first psychiatric appointment yesterday. I think that I've been trying too hard to be stoic. The problems I'm having with my mother have gone on for years. She has overwhelmed me for years, but my dad was always there to balance things out. Now I feel pressured to take his place. I know it's not my job to heal her, and it's not healthy for me. I'm really praying that God will guide her toward some other Christians to talk to. In my own family, we have experienced a severe financial set back, and have been living with my SIL and her husband for a year. Things are starting to look up, but with all this new "stuff" to deal with, I think it's become too much to handle. If there was a way to deal with our own problems, and to be able to grieve properly, without my mom's imput, my burden would be so much lighter. We've attended a great church for a few months. Some wonderful families brought meals, and helped to take care of our children when my dad died. Maybe I should make an effort to talk to someone at church. I really didn't think I needed to talk to anyone! I guess I'm pretty silly. I will take everyone's advice to heart. I appreciate your kind words so much. It's very cathartic to actually type the words out! I didn't realize how much I've been holding in. Thanks so much.

I haven't posted very much, but I lurk daily. A year ago, we moved from Idaho to Georgia, but I haven't developed any close friends yet, and I don't really know anyone that has experienced death or tragedy. I hope you don't mind my posting. Our situation is pretty disturbing. 2 1/2 months ago during an argument, in a moment of rage, my father took his life in front of my mother. Apparently, he threatened her first, but decided at the last minute to just end his own life. The strangest thing is that my parents were both strong Christians. Over the years they had become more and more isolated in the Idaho woods. They didn't have a church or good friends, and they were having some financial problems, but they were positive that God had a plan for them. They wanted to move closer to us to watch the kids grow up. The truth is, I knew that they had an unhappy marriage, but they always tried to work it out. My father was a kind, wise, long suffering, but passive man. My mother was passionate, demanding, and disfunctional. I used to talk to them every week. Two days after we received the news my husband and I, and my brother and his fiance, flew back and helped pack up my parent's house. I had to pack all of my dad's clothes because my mom couldn't.Then my mom moved to Indiana with my brother. Ever since, my mom calls me every day or two. For over two months she's talked about details about what happened that day (minus what was actually said), as well as all the problems in their marriage. She uses me as a sounding board to work out what went wrong, and to talk about what she could have done. Then she switches to talking about how bad he was as a husband, and continuously states that she wasn't responsible, etc. etc. It's been pretty stressful, however I thought I was doing pretty well dealing with everything. I had been reasoning through it all, and trying to be objective. But, slowly the conversations with my mom have left me feeling more and more upset. And now, suddenly this week, I've started to seriously grieve for my father. Despite what he's done, he was one of my very favorite people. He was a wonderful father and grandfather. I really believe, had he been thinking clearly, he would not have done it. But, it's all very confusing... I guess my question is: Has anyone ever began grieving months after a death? My mom told me that she read somewhere that normal grief occurs for 3-6 weeks and then people start moving on. Could that be right? Is my reaction different because it's not a typical death situation? Has anyone ever dealt with a suicide before? I'm sorry to bum anyone out. I didn't know who else to ask, and I could really use the advice. Thanks for your help.

I appreciate everyone's suggestions. Looks like I have some serious research to do! Thanks for your help. :)

I have a confession to make. Up until now, I haven't read any books on parenting, except for books about taking care of babies. I don't know why! I am now kicking myself very hard. My dd7 is beginning to display a pretty rebellious attitude, so I have just started reading 'Shepherding a Child's Heart.' Do you have any suggestions for books on parenting and discipline that have really helped you? Thanks!

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I agree with the above post. I actually kind of enjoyed the film because the cinematography was beautiful, but my husband thought it was extremely boring. The focus was definitely on the love story, and for some reason, I don't remember there being a ton of dialogue. I liked it because it was artistic, but it probably wouldn't be that exciting for the family.

This year for 1st grade: Math: Singapore 1A/1B and Horizons 1st Reading: finishing up OPGTR and starting Mcguffey's HWT 1st and 2nd grade, and I make my own copywork sheets Spelling Workout A and beginning B FLL Lots of read alouds History: SOTW 1 with AG Bible: Leading Little Ones to God and Vos Story Bible Music: Beethoven's Wig 1-3 Art: Evan Moor's How to Teach Art to Children and 1-2-3 Draw Super Fun Stuff

I wonder why these movies are only an 1 1/2 long? I can't help but think that an extra half hour would allow for more details. I enjoyed Mansfield Park, but it was a bit difficult to get into after being spoiled by the 1999 version with Frances O'Connor. Last night's version seemed rushed. It focused little on who Fanny was (as a writer, as a sister) and more on what was going on around her. Still, it was definitely a sweet movie. The truth is that I'd probably watch a Jane Austen adaptation perfomed by poodles if it were on.

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But, I am determined to post more often. I've lurked (and learned) for almost a year. Now that I'm more comfortable with what we're doing, I'm more comfortable posting... if that makes any sense. :o

We're getting ready to start studying the human body. We'll probably be using the Kingfisher encyclopedia suggested in TWTM, but I'd also like to do something more hands-on. Has anyone used The Body Book Hands-On Models or My Body? Thanks for your help!

We're in Fayetteville.

Hi everyone! I'm Quincy. I've been a lurker for several months, but I couldn't resist the new boards. So, here I am. I moved to the Atlanta area about 9 months ago with my dh of 8 years and our ds7, dd4, and dd2. Previously we lived in Idaho. (And had a very short stop in Louisiana.) We always wanted our children to have a classical education, but the schools were too expensive. Our ds attended Christian private school for Preschool and PS for K. After moving to LA, we put him in PS. Unfortunately, the whole experience was less than great. A month later we took ds out, and our homeschool adventure began! I came across these boards before I read TWTM, but when I finally read the book I knew that it was the perfect fit for our family. We're half way through 1st grade and loving it.