I will pray for you, your mom, and your family. I am so sorry. :grouphug:

I returned my strapless VS bOOkshelf today. I wore it for 15 minutes, bent over, and suddenly the girls were without their covering. Not so good. Thank God I was at home cleaning the fridge rather than elsewhere. LOL. I went to Soma today and tried their new multiway...loved it. It fits better and is slightly cheaper than the comparable VS one (Biofit). I still like the VS one I returned (Body for Victoria Multiway) but that one lacked non-slip stuff and believe me, it went south. So, thanks for the recommendation for Soma. Nice stuff there. I'll be back.

We've been married 26 years; never did the date night thing...too many young kiddos, etc. However, since you don't have lots of kiddos, I'd suggest farming them out for an evening and spending the evening in. Make a nice dinner, have a lovely dessert, have TeA, and then pick up the kiddos.

It sounds to me like he's not quite ready for the responsibility of studying that go with the subjects he's capable of learning right now. For example, you mentioned that he loves astronomy and wants more - with math - yet he had all week to study, etc. At his age, (11?) he is not ready to take the tests and do the studying involved in taking the tests. Despite his above-average intellect, he's still a child. He can absorb and learn and yet still not be mature enough to "study" for the test. That's ok. I'd suggest you back off the harder subjects, at least as far as the cyber school is concerned. Put him in grade level if you have to...at least then he can take the tests and pass without feeling pressure/cheating. He can learn and explore other subjects on his own, in his own time, with no pressure. I've had kids who are advanced like yours. I learned the hard way that the ability to grasp knowledge does not always coincide with the ability to "learn and recite" in the traditional sense. the other behaviors you've described...yeah. Been there, done that with these kids. PM me if you want. :)

I enjoyed it as well. :)

It doesn't surprise me a bit. You rock, sweetie. :001_smile:

I don't list curricula...obviously from my sig I'm no longer homeschooling. I do list a bit about my kiddos and me - mainly because I've been here for a long time, took a hiatus, and figured some people might want an update.

I've known a lot of people who've gotten into juicing. The key is this - they get out of it, too. Juicing seems to be a phase. It' lasts longer with some, but rarely have I met anyone who has juiced for more than 4 years. Eat fruits and vegetables. You'll be better off.

Yep. It's easier for her to blame you than to admit where she is in this relationship. That's sad, but it seems obvious. Just love her...from afar....because I doubt she'll be with him much longer. She needs you. Really.

Three for me, and 2 showers on most days. I wake up in pjs, shower, and get in work clothes. Got to work. Come home and change into workout clothes. Work out, take shower. Put on real clothes. Look nice, feel good kind of stuff. Finish the day, change into pjs. Repeat.

I looked at both Lodge and Le Creuset in person and chose Lodge. There is very little difference, and certainly not enough to justify the huge pricetag of Le Creuset. I have several sizes of the Lodge dutch ovens and am extremely pleased. The advantage of having the enamel coated is cleanup. You can use soap, which you can't do with the uncoated. Also, the cleanup is so much easier...food just wipes off in most cases.

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Sorry. Not cool at all. :(

Yep. Sorry.

Back then I was teaching for the school my kids attended - it was a once-a week school for homeschoolers. My older kids had been picked up by my carpooler. I was not scheduled to teach until 10:00, so I was still home with the littles getting ready for the day. A friend called and said turn on the tv, then she hung up. Confused, I turned on the tv and saw the 1st tower in flames. I was in tears...called my dad (retired admiral) who was with his best friend (retired USN pilot)...they both said this was not an accident.The next plane hit the 2nd tower minutes later. On my way to school I heard that the Pentagon had been hit. I went to school, taught my class, and informed the headmaster that I was taking my kids and going home. He argued with me...he had not seen/heard any reports, no excuse imo considering the reports coming in from other moms...I told him our country had been attacked and I was leaving. My best friend was at the Capitol that day, touring. The Pentagon was hit, they heard it, and suddenly their kids were being overrun with people trying to get out of the Capitol. Thank God they got our without their kids being hurt. They were able to come here (PA). We sat and cried for 2 days...they couldn't get back to MA before that.

I am sitting here, about to watch the same video I've watched for 9 1/2 years. I watch it every year. http://heavens-gates.com/cryhardenough/ Even though this year is harder for me...the combo of the increased media attention to the 10th anniversary and my son being overseas...I will watch it. I will cry. I always do. But somehow I feel like I need to see it, to feel it again, to remember. This is my own thing. I don't involve the dc or dh. They know. They see the tears. They let me be. Just wondering if I'm the only one who does something every year to remember. Not that I could ever forget....

Denise, I'm so sorry. I can tell you are a very caring person. so believe me, I understood the tone of your post. This is a lot to deal with, and I have no clue how I would handle it. I will pray for you....it sounds like just too much to deal with. :grouphug:

I love this name! :001_smile:

I'm currently reading Bonk - The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex; it's fascinating. I also just got a copy of Tomatoland: How Modern Industrial Agriculture Destroyed Our Most Alluring Fruit so I'll be jumping into that this week as well.

I would leave the baby home with the other two. Go alone and get something out of the sermon. Maybe later, when your kids are grown, you and dh can find a church you both like, if he is interested. If not, I'd just let it be.

I have gotten over the guilt. I want to look good. I feel better about myself, and I want dh to think I'm pretty and sexy. Sorry if that shocks anyone, but there it is. For years I wore nothing but baggy stuff from thrift stores. Then I realized...hey, I'm in my 40's and look like crap. Ugh. No more. So, I shop...prudently. For example, right now Loft has everything in the store 30% off, and if you spend $50 you get a $25 gift card for a future purchase. NY&Co and Loft both have sale racks in the back of the store (really good prices at NY&Co). The key is to get items that coordinate, and that can layer. For example, I got a cami, tank top, and two sweaters at Loft the other day. In the summer I could go without the sweaters, but if I add the sweaters suddenly I can wear these things year round. Jeans can be worn year round. I like the curvy jeans at both Loft and NY&Co. They are very flattering without looking too young.

Wow. So happy for the family.

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LOL, Amy! I'm glad you found a bra you like. VS is where I do all my bra shopping (in fact, I just got a new one yesterday...needed a beige strapless). I see plenty of older women in there, but usually I shop during the weekday. Yesterday (Sat afternoon) the store was full of the younger crowd.

So very glad your babes are doing ok. Twin pregnancies are different, and you just never know what's going to happen. It sounds like God worked everything out, and your babies sound like they are doing great. Congratulations from another twin mama. I'll keep all of you in my prayers. :grouphug: