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  1. My husband purchased refurbished ipods and the desktop I'm typing on at this very moment. We've been very happy with our Macs so far. They are giving us a software update that's coming out in a few days, because we bought our desktop right on the cusp of the upgrade. I like their customer service practices.
  2. You have had some great responses so far. I can only add that I had a somewhat similar experience when I was involved in Montessori education. The toddler and primary programs were packed, but the elementary and higher programs were sparse. It seemed as if many parents perceived Montessori ed. as messing around, and once the children were 5 or 6, they needed conventional schooling. Sigh. The biggest drawback for me as a parent in a situation like you describe (my children are ages 4 and 17 months) is that I'd be sad for my little ones to make friends with home schoolers who were going to be public schoolers. It's not that I mind the variety in their friendships; I just want to make sure they have home schooled friends, too. Anyway, good luck with whatever you implement.
  3. I agree. You may get lucky with a megastore bike, but it's sheer luck. Full disclosure: My husband owns and operates a bicycle business (custom stuff, and a lot of handbuilt wheels). He's no BMX expert, but I'm sure he'd suggest that you support your local bike shop. Or maybe go to a spot where older kids/men are riding and ask them for bike recs for your kiddos. Ride on, young WTMers:)
  4. I think I understand. I finally just said to myself, "Do your best to minimize the chemical onslaught. Don't obsess over it." I'm trying to take my own advice.
  5. Mojito? Mint, if not contained by a physical barrier, will spread far and wide.
  6. We are going to a (smoke-free) bar to watch. My Dh loves the footie. Friends of ours are in South Africa now, but we do not have the means for such. Still, it's exciting:cheers2:. I lived in Ghana for a summer, so I am rooting for them after the USA gets knocked out...if and when, of course.
  7. "It is impossible to make an adequate public defense of one's private life." -Wendell Berry
  8. I heard about Susan's book on a blog I read (Macrina's). I liked what I read and I like forums (most of the time).
  9. Grant to your servant, Timothy, O Lord, blessed repose and eternal memory. :grouphug: to you, mama. I am deeply sorry.
  10. For newborn to about 15 lbs, I like the Moby wrap for longer carries. I like the Maya ring sling for tummy-to-tummy hold and hip carry. What I use most is my Didymos woven wrap. DH likes his mei tais (that's a MT in my avatar). http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd176/dyad_album/th_DSC_0203.jpg
  11. Wow. I love it. And I love to quote the line about Bilbo's house: "It was a hobbit hole, and that means comfort." Or something like that. Anyway, thanks for sharing.
  12. My sister is a teacher. So here goes: Safeteria (like cafeteria), Urunique (you are unique), Terijuana (like, well, you know). Those are just the kids I know. Sigh.
  13. I'm Lucy. I have been with my DH for over 10 years and we have a son (age 3) and a daughter (under 1). We always knew we would not send the children to school. I found the WTM while reading Macrina's blog, and I am enjoying Susan's book very much. Before that I read a lot of John Holt. I love to knit. My first project was a sweater like this one for DD, and it turned out pretty well. I am now into knitting socks, and I hope to learn to spin when the babies are older. I am still waiting for the newest book in George RR Martin's latest series. Sigh. We own a small business and we do not own a car. We have one of these instead. I love your avatar; we are Byzantine catholic.
  14. Here's another perspective. My DH was very good at soccer. He played throughout his childhood and eventually had a tryout for the US junior national team. At that tryout, he looked around and realized he'd be an alternate at best. He still loves to play and watch soccer, and he doesn't talk about his experience negatively. Everyone has a moment in which they measure themselves against others and see the good and the bad. HTH
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