Yep, I have nocturnal epilepsy which basically means I have seizures while I sleep. You can't see the condition so people think I am faking it! My mom is the worst offender stating " you just need to reduce the stress in your life," Really? stress causes my seizures?? I have a hard time going to functions because I never know how I will feel. My extended family is always giving me a hard time about it. I have gotten the "your faith needs to be stronger" or "you must not be a true Christian to have seizures". it is maddening to me that people in the church think this is an okay statement to make... I just wish people would stop and think before offering unsolicited advice about a medical issue they have no clue about! Lol, rant over now.

Ok, this reminds me of my mother! She once gave me 20 dollars for a b-day present with a note inside the card saying "Get your hair cut, it has looked like sh*t for over a year."

Our library offers Mango Spanish for free. Has anyone used the program and how did you like it? Thanks!

Anyone?? Please??:001_smile:

No set system. My hubby moved my laundry room upstairs into the bathroom since I have a hard time on stairs. Now, We do laundry as needed and whenever there is a full load. Everything gets hung up on the rod and gets put away in respective rooms. I have an old home with limited room size so hanging works best as there is little need for dressers in each room.

I really like the Bates family much better than the Duggars. Jim Bob gives me some weird creepy vibe. The Bates seem to be actively involved in their children lives and know each one of them well. They promote higher education and pursing dreams even for the girls. I can't help it, they just seem like a nice family. It is not a lifestyle that would work for me but it is gratifying to see a mega-family actively involved and knowing their children.

I have three boys, all of who were circumcised. I have mixed feelings about the procedure. First, I was very young(20) when my first son was born. I had it done because I thought I had too. I didn't know I had an option. He had no problems with it. Second son was born, 6 years later and again we did it. No problems with his either. Third son was born and again we circumcised. He had "spraying issues' when he began potty training. The issues persisted and when he was six we were referred to a pediatric urologist. We were in the Doc's office and he asked him 'Does it hurt when you pee?" My baby answered him, " Yes but isn't it supposed too?" I started bawling like a big baby. My poor little boy had pain every time he peed for his entire life due to an improper circumcision. He had surgery to correct the issue which was painful and not fun at all. He is okay now. I wonder though if I had been older or known better if I would have made the same decisions regarding my boys. I do think it is a personal decision for everyone but I think every new parent should be given detailed information on the pros and cons for BOTH sides before making a decision.

I have signed up ds for Algebra 1 with Janette Perkins. Is there similar classes in other subjects set up the same way? I like that I pay a little each month instead of all up front. Has anyone done CK12 classes? How do you like them? I was thinking of doing one of the Science classes for him. Thanks all and have a wonderful week!

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I have signed him up for the Physics class. I figure it doesn't matter if we go out of order for his Science classes as long as we do them all!

I just looked online at our library. I am on a hold list for the Joy of mathematics. It is the only one they carry. i signed up for the email list. hanks for the tip!

I looked into it but it is just way over my budget. I appreciate the information though.

Haven't used it but UNL is expensive for coursework.

I went to dance school there when Mrs. Entenmen was still alive! I have lived in Bellevue almost my entire life. There are good and bad things about the area. Pros: Cost of living is cheap. Crime rate is low. it is easy to homeschool in the state. People love the military around here. People are generally friendly. there are a lot of churches and homeschool groups, both secular and Christian based. Cons: Allergies can be horrible. Snow sucks. I know some people like it but if i never see snow again, it will be too soon! If i was moving here, I would not live in Bellevue. Choose La vista, Papillion or West Omaha. The majority of things to do are in those areas. The interstate goes everywhere and you can be anywhere in town in about 15 minutes. If you will be living on base or in housing that is one thing but I would choose to live in another area if our house wasn't paid for. If you would lke any more info, please PM me. I have lived here since i was 6 so I have a wealth of knowledge of the area. :)

Geez, I don't know how I am going to pull it off this year. 4 kids, a DIL, a grandbaby and hubby. Even going cheap, will throw my budget out of whack!

We just signed up for the Algebra 1 class. Thanks for mentioning it!

The TC DVD's sound and look great but pricey at the last minute. I appreciate the words of encouragement. You sound like you have been through this yourself. The ER doc suggested XANAX. We took him to our lifelong doctor yesterday afternoon and he prefers behavioral and cognitive therapy without drugs if possible to help him learn to deal with the things that cause the anxiety. We are pulling him out of school an hour early today because there is a pep rally with the entire student body and the thought of it just freaks him out. Our Doc is a huge supporter of us homeschooling him so that helps. We just need to find a way to get him through the next few weeks. Someone on another thread suggested Jannette Perkins math classes and I signed him up for that. I really appreciate the pm's and support from everyone today. It makes me feel like we are not alone in this and that he will be OK. He is my baby and I worry about him. :)

Thank you so much! I have been checking everything out and i am finding some good things. :)

Thank you so much! That physics class looks wonderful! I have Math and Physics figured out know. I just need to find the rest of the classes.

Thank you. i will check it out. We sent the forms to the state on Monday. They say they have 30 days to process and return the ok to home school. it usually takes about three weeks. If we pull him out early, we can get in trouble for attendance and end up in court. Nebraska is a very easy state to homeschool in but you have to have the paperwork to begin.

I need some help. My son who is in 9th grade has been home schooled for the last four years. We decided to try high school because he wanted the extended language and computer classes they offer. He has been going for two weeks and it is a disaster. He ended up in the ER yesterday morning due to an acute panic attack. Apparently he is so flipped out about the 1500 students at the school that he can't physically handle it. We live in Nebraska which requires a 30 day period to get the OK back from the state to start homeschooling. He will have to go for at least 3 more weeks. In the meantime, I need to find good high school curriculum for him. He is a very visual learner. Very interactive online classes or DVD type courses would work best for him. Does anyone have any suggestions? We are considering BJU DVD program. Is there something that may be better. The more challenged he is, the better but I have a hard time with the more challenging subjects. :( Thanks for any tips and for letting me babble. :)

anyone? I would really appreciate any insight.:)

We tried American School for one of our sons last year and it was a complete failure. We are considering doing the accredited program through Abeka. Does anyone have any info good or bad on them? Thanks!

really? SOmebody has to have an opinion or experience that can help me!

My son who is a junior started American School this year. What a colossal mess that has turned out to be! I was looking at Free World U and was wondering how other people felt about it? We would do the free version and give him a "mommy diploma". We are at our wits end here and need to find something else fast. Thanks!