You might want to research Eosinophilic Esophagitis. My son had this and it was diagnosed around age 5. The proteins in most foods were causing a reaction in his esophagus.

I just sent you a PM, but I thought I'd post here too. I could use 3 spots for my kids. Is this still available? Sandy

I like tenmarks, but the kids in my homeschool co-op class prefer IXL. I am teaching pre-algebra, and I give extra credit for my students if they either do IXL or tenmarks, and they all seem to prefer IXL. I do like the video explanations with tenmarks, though. Sandy

My son has vitiligo on his forehead. I was really worried about it spreading and it hasn't. He has one stripe on one his forehead and I just keep his hair a little long in the front. His vitiligo appeared after a week long daily swim lessons. I don't know if the chlorine was a trigger or not, but now I am extra careful to have him get the chlorine off of him as soon as possible after swimming. He's not bothered at all about his patch. I investigated treatment options early on, but since it doesn't bother him, we chose not to treat. Sandy

I think 3 seconds per problem is plenty fluent on the flashmaster. You can't type the answers much faster than that and read the problem. I would consider that mastered. I have my kids start at 9 seconds, and then go to 5 seconds. After that I go to paper and pencil tests - Calculadder. Sandy

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Yes, this was an in store sale. And when I saw the price, I wanted to get more than one, and they only had one left. This is what I was getting myself for my birthday, so I was ready to splurge for the $39, and was so happy to see it for $24. Sandy

I just got back from Staples and they had the desk apprentice on sale for $24. I was all ready to spend the $39 that the online price said, and was pleasantly suprised to find it on sale. Sandy

I got this recipe from someone else, so I haven't tried it. But I bought the ingredients for this big snow. 8 cups clean snow 1 can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) 1/2 tsp vanilla Mix and eat. Sandy

I tutor math and I use the Math Mammoth placement tests and the singapore placement tests to find out where to start and what topics to work on. I also do math drills using Calculadder for the first 10 minutes of each tutoring hour. Sandy

I very much regret using teaching textbooks with my 4th grader last year. We had used singapore until last year, then put him in TT6. We went back to singapore this year, and it seems he lost his logical thinking and abililty to think through problems. He can't seem to remember his mental math, and I feel like he is farther behind than he was at the beginning of the year. It was a total waste of the year, but he enjoyed it. I don't think any math program is worth it, just because it is fun. He lost a whole year. I am very disappointed in TT. Sandy mom to 3 sons: 5th, 2nd, K

I would choose the 5 acres. I live on 1/5 an acre and can see other people's TV shows through my windows. I am really starting to dislike living so close to other houses. The 5 acres sound great. Sandy

I tried Calvert for K with my 1st, and now I'm still trying to use it for my 3rd. (The same package.) I just don't want to waste my money so I want to use it up, but I find it so time intensive. It is not a program I would recommend. I knew someone who loved it, but she only had one child and had the time to spend with only one. Sandy

When I lived in Norway, a lot of the trees a saw decorated had weaved heart baskets. They are fun to make with kids, and my own kids love them. If your interested I can try to email you a scanned directions page. Sandy Send me a PM if you'd like the directions.

Welcome to homeschool in Loudoun County. I am here too, in Loudoun County. Sandy 3 homeschooling sons, ages 10, 8, 5

My son (5th grade) just started Grammar Island yesterday and loved it. He begged to do more Grammar and I had to tell him "No" after 16 pages. I know he is too old for this level, but I wanted to start him here, and work through it quickly. I'm hoping to finish this level in three months and then order the next level. He compared it to Life of Fred, and he loves that. Sandy

How many days did it take to arrive from when you ordered it? I am anxiously waiting for mine to arrive.... Sandy

My son had EE and he had a special formula prescribed. He no longer needs it, and we have extra. If you PM me with the name of the formula, maybe I can get you some. I have Neocate and Elecare. Sandy

I have to wait until tomorrow to accept any more farmville neighbors. I guess there is a limit per day on how many neighbors farmville allows. Thanks so much to all my new neighbors! Sandy

This is fun. I love getting more neighbors. Sandy

I could use some more neighbors in farmville. How do I find you? Sandy

Okay, I figured it out. I should be adding more books soon. http://www.paperbackswap.com/book/members_books.php?m=RElnZWVGdnFQTGc9 Sandy

I'd like to post my link to paperback, but I'm not sure how to do it. Could someone let me know? Thanks, Sandy

My son got a didj for Christmas. It was fun for a few weeks. It kept turning itself off even with new batteries. The kids got frustrated. This was not a good investment. Sandy

I have a fourth grade son going Singapore currently. If we can get a few more kids interested in joining an online co-op, I would be willing to try to host a class. Maybe we can find some interest. Sandy