Could you please post that in this thread too, so that the rest of us could benefit? Thanks!

So many responses. I don't have time to read them so I apologize if this has already been mentioned. Have you ruled out allergies (dairy, gluten and soy specifically)? It is fairly common for that to be the issue with kids who have trouble going #2. Peds usually don't know much about allergies and are always looking for classic symptoms. However for many kids, having trouble with #2 might be the only symptom.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Parrots-Theorem-A-Novel/dp/0312303025/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373126933&sr=8-1&keywords=denis+guedj Have you heard of this book and is it worth reading?

I'm no lawyer either, but isn't that section (which you put in bold) talking about students who wish to participate in extracurriculars *outside* of their designated school district? As long as the public school which they want to utilize for extracurriculars falls in their designated school district they are covered under: Sec. 3313.5311. (A) As used in this section and in section 3313.5312 of the Revised Code, "extracurricular activity" has the same meaning as in section 3313.537 of the Revised Code.( B) If the nonpublic school in which the student is enrolled does not offer the extracurricular activity, a student enrolled in a chartered or nonchartered nonpublic school shall be afforded, by the superintendent of the school district in which the student is entitled to attend school under section 3313.64 or 3313.65 of the Revised Code, the opportunity to participate in that extracurricular activity at the district school to which the student otherwise would be assigned during that school year. Btw, totally off topic, I just noticed your siggy and am very impressed to see such rigorous STEM oriented load as a curriculum from an Ohio mom. Most of the homeschoolers I know real life are more into art and music and don't care much about advanced math and such. Do you by any chance live somewhere in the Cleveland area? I would love to meet up with a like-minded mom and learn from her as we are just starting out (my oldest one will be 8 in September) and could totally use some wisdom, advice and I would love for my kids to meet some older math-y kids that they could look up to.

Here's the whole thing. Specifically, read the beginning part. I think it would apply to 08 schools; Sec. 3313.5311. (A) As used in this section and in section 3313.5312 of the Revised Code, "extracurricular activity" has the same meaning as in section 3313.537 of the Revised Code.(B) If the nonpublic school in which the student is enrolled does not offer the extracurricular activity, a student enrolled in a chartered or nonchartered nonpublic school shall be afforded, by the superintendent of the school district in which the student is entitled to attend school under section 3313.64 or 3313.65 of the Revised Code, the opportunity to participate in that extracurricular activity at the district school to which the student otherwise would be assigned during that school year. If more than one school operated by the school district serves the student's grade level, as determined by the district superintendent based on the student's age and academic performance, the student shall be afforded the opportunity to participate in that extracurricular activity at the school to which the student would be assigned by the superintendent under section 3319.01 of the Revised Code. © The superintendent of any school district may afford any student enrolled in a nonpublic school, and who is not entitled to attend school in the district under section 3313.64 or 3313.65 of the Revised Code, the opportunity to participate in an extracurricular activity offered by a school of the district, if both of the following apply: (1) The nonpublic school in which the student is enrolled does not offer the extracurricular activity; (2) The extracurricular activity is not interscholastic athletics or interscholastic contests or competition in music, drama, or forensics. (D) In order to participate in an extracurricular activity under this section, the student shall be of the appropriate age and grade level, as determined by the superintendent of the district, for the school that offers the extracurricular activity, and shall fulfill the same academic, nonacademic, and financial requirements as any other participant. (E) No school district shall impose additional rules on a student to participate under this section that do not apply to other students participating in the same extracurricular activity. No district shall impose additional fees for a student to participate under this section that exceed any fees charged to other students participating in the same extracurricular activity. (F) No school district, interscholastic conference, or organization that regulates interscholastic conferences or events shall require a student who is eligible to participate in interscholastic extracurricular activities under this section to meet eligibility requirements that conflict with this section. Sec. 3313.5312. (A) A student who is receiving home instruction in accordance with division (A)(2) of section 3321.04 of the Revised Code shall be afforded, by the superintendent of the school district in which the student is entitled to attend school under section 3313.64 or 3313.65 of the Revised Code, the opportunity to participate in any extracurricular activity offered at the district school to which the student otherwise would be assigned during that school year. If more than one school operated by the school district serves the student's grade level, as determined by the district superintendent based on the student's age and academic performance, the student shall be afforded the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities at the school to which the student would be assigned by the superintendent under section 3319.01 of the Revised Code. If a student who is afforded the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities under division (A) of this section wishes to participate in an activity that is offered by the district, the student shall not participate in that activity at another school or school district to which the student is not entitled to attend. (B) The superintendent of any school district may afford any student who receives home instruction under division (A)(2) of section 3321.04 of the Revised Code, and who is not entitled to attend school in the district under section 3313.64 or 3313.65 of the Revised Code, the opportunity to participate in any extracurricular activity offered by a school of the district, if the district to which the student is entitled to attend does not offer that extracurricular activity. © In order to participate in an extracurricular activity under this section, the student shall be of the appropriate age and grade level, as determined by the superintendent of the district, for the school that offers the extracurricular activity, shall fulfill the same nonacademic and financial requirements as any other participant, and shall fulfill either of the following academic requirements: (1) If the student received home instruction in the preceding grading period, the student shall meet any academic requirements established by the state board of education for the continuation of home instruction. (2) If the student did not receive home instruction in the preceding grading period, the student's academic performance during the preceding grading period shall have met any academic standards for eligibility to participate in the program established by the school district. (D) Eligibility for a student who leaves a school district mid-year for home instruction shall be determined based on an interim academic assessment issued by the district in which the student was enrolled based on the student's work while enrolled in that district. (E) Any student who commences home instruction after the beginning of a school year and who is, at the time home instruction commences, ineligible to participate in an extracurricular activity due to failure to meet academic standards or any other requirements of the district shall not participate in the extracurricular activity under this section until the student meets the academic requirements established by the state board of education for continuation of home instruction as verified by the superintendent of the district. No student under this section shall be eligible to participate in the same semester in which the student was determined ineligible. (F) No school district shall impose additional rules on a student to participate under this section that do not apply to other students participating in the same extracurricular activity. No district shall impose fees for a student to participate under this section that exceed any fees charged to other students participating in the same extracurricular activity. (G) No school district, interscholastic conference, or organization that regulates interscholastic conferences or events shall require a student who is eligible to participate in interscholastic extracurricular activities under this section to meet eligibility requirements that conflict with this section.

Aren't most music opportunities at least , (like choir, marching band, orchestra etc) usually part of regular classes, (+ some additional after school practice if needed) and not exclusively after school activities? I still think we won't have access to those. We will only have access to things that are purely after school activities. Even with those it will be a limited selection because for instance math clubs that participate in math competitions are bound by the rules of those competitions most of which specify that the student has to be enrolled in the school to participate as part of that particular school's team. Also to the poster above that said that 08 schools are excluded. That is incorrect. It specifically says that students in private etc schools can participate in the public school extracurriculars that their own school doesn't offer. So everybody is covered.

We are a 5 person familiy and we drive a honda civic. All my kids are still in carseats (you can fit 3 carseats in the back row of a small car if you need to, as long as you buy the right kind of seats). Obviously we can't give anybody else a ride, but our family fits quite nicely in there.

Thanks everyone.

Which ones can I watch with the kids (ages 8 and 6) and in what order (for ex. I'd rather watch Spider-man 2 after Spider-man 1, not before)? Please provide me with links for the movies you mention, as there are many different versions of movie that all have the same titles.

I'm encouraged by this thread. I always feel like the lone nut that is upset when people don't putt their dogs on a leash when walking the streets. I also am furious that when I go running if a person is walking a dog, instead of getting hold of the dog while I"m passing by, I am the one that has to run into the street and risk getting hit by a car so that the dog won't jump on me. Even if a dog is on a leash, the owner needs to have full control of it when walking on the side walk, so that others don't have to be afraid for their lives when they walk/run that same sidewalk.

Yeah... My rising 3rd grader will have to wait for 5D at the very least (that is if they truly menage to stick to the publishing schedule)

Thanks for chiming in Chrysalis. Sounds like the best idea would be to just let him read them after Sentence island and then we'll discuss them. http://satorismiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/MCT-Island-Schedule1.pdf I haven't been to the MCT website in a while, but last time I was there, they didn't really have a weekly schedule. Satori Smiles' schedule is a weekly schedule with page numbers from each of the different components.

Thanks! Honestly, that's a bit dissapointing. I thought all of them would be out by September... bleh....

We are planning on using MCT Island with Satori Smiles' schedule next year. However, her schedule does not include the Mudd trilogy. Can someone who has read these books suggest a plan on how to fit them with the Satori Smile's schedule?

I don't see anything about it on their website. When is the next one coming out? Will all the 4 grade books be out before September 2014 and grade 5 books before September 2015?

Adam's atomic adventures is another cool book and very age appropriate for a 2nd grader http://www.amazon.co...=I3M790YL8F999A These are not textbooks though (obviously), just interesting reading book that revolve around chemistry

The dissapearing spoon kindle edition is currently on sale at amazon for 2.99$ http://www.amazon.com/Disappearing-Spoon-Periodic-Elements-ebook/dp/B003JTHXZY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370626363&sr=8-1&keywords=the+dissapearing+spoon I don't know if it is suitable for a 2nd grader (haven't read it yet), but I've heard that it is a very interesting chemistry book and it's a good find to save for later if you have a chemistry loving kid.

Can someone post a link to that new illustrated version of Gombrich?

Thanks for the input everyone!

I just run across "A little history of the world" by Gombrich, for the very first time. I was wondering how it compares to "A Child's History of the World" by Hillyer since that is a book that I am familiar with. Specifically, what ages is Gombrich's book for (Hillyer's is written for early elementary kids)? Is the style of writing similar to Hillyer and if so in what way and how are the books different? Thanks!

I repeatedly had that problem with my youngest. I massaged the area while he nursed on that side and that always seemed to work. The tricky part was the fact that it was still extremely painful even after the duct got unplugged and the pain subsides only gradually over time. So even if the problem has resolved you might not know it because nursing might still be painful for a while.

That's a bummer. Thanks for the responses though:)

And the same question goes for the movies. We are reading through the books and I want us to watch the appropriate episodes/movies after reading each book. Is there a guide someplace, a site dedicated to this? Or maybe someone on here has the answers?

Thanks for sharing this info Farrar.

I just saw this on the pygame site. It is a free book for beginners to learn how to make games with python and pygame: http://pygame.org/project-Making+Games+with+Python+%26+Pygame-2404-4067.html