[s/o religious makeup thread]

I am a follower of Christ. That is how I would describe myself. A Christian yes, but definitely not an IFB Christian.

[Putting dc into ps for sports or other activities]

We are currently contemplating having older DS take instrument lessons/band at the middle school.

 

We will most likely enroll him in high school full time. Of course, DH teaches there, so we have good feelings about it.

[When do you do your grocery shopping?]

Saturday morning usually. The whole family goes. It is an event. :D I actually HATE grocery shopping, so having my family along makes it bearable.

[What were YOU fed as a baby?]

Formula, then Gerber baby food.

[Have your kids ever attended school outside the home?]

Yes, all have spent varying amounts of time at a private school.

[How Far Along Are You for the First OB Appt?]

Between 8-12 weeks for each of my midwives (all different ones in 2 different states).

[Poll: what is the religious makeup of this group?]

I voted Christian - Other because I do not identify with "conservative Christian", as it means IFB in my mind. I would describe myself as a follower of Christ.

[Fiction recommendation for history - cold war to present]

My 12 yo is going to be doing All American History Vol. II this year and I want him to read a book for each unit. I have come up with the others, but I'm stumped on the time period of the cold war to present.

 

He has a high reading ability if that helps. I am a little concerned about the "coming of age" aspects to some of the books out there. I don't mind mild boy/girl stuff, even mild language, but I don't want anything graphic in either area.

 

Any suggestions?

[I saw something today that broke my heart]

My children are 7 & 8 and I can't imagine leaving them like that. Isn't that against the law pretty much everywhere?

 

 

http://www.harrisonshope.org/legislation.html

 

This link has a map showing states that have legislation on the books.

[I saw something today that broke my heart]

I never leave my kids alone in the car, even now that I have a 12 year old.

 

But when they were younger, yeah, it was extremely inconvenient to lug 3 small children into the PO or gas station or store for a five minute errand but I did it or I didn't do the errand. Parenting is inconvenient, but it's not about me.

[if you exercise regularly]

I get up at 5am to workout. I am not a morning person, but it is necessary with our schedules. That said, I know that I need to 1) get to bed at a decent hour the night before and 2) eat properly to keep myself fueled. Are you doing both those things?

[Who was president when you were born?]

I had to Google, but it's because I wasn't sure in which month of 1974 Nixon resigned. I was born a couple months before, so my answer is Nixon.

[Do you leave your washing machine and dryer on when you leave?]

I may throw a load of clothes in the washing machine and leave; I don't see a problem with that. But I do not leave the dryer on when I leave.

 

This is due to potential fire hazard, but it has more to do with the fact that the timer is broken and it does not shut off on its own. :rolleyes:

[Public schools start this week in my county.]

School starts Aug. 31 here. But teachers (DH) return Aug. 29, so that's when we will start. We are following the school calendar.

[What would make you consider putting your dc in public schools?]

:grouphug:

 

I am not anti- public school. Right now we feel that the best thing for our kids is for them to be homeschooled. If I ever felt like they would be better served in PS, they would go. Our oldest will probably go to the public high school in 9th grade. There are so many opportunities there that I could not give him at home.

[MarioKart]

Can you guess which character is my fav? ;)

[Something you never, ever want to hear from one of your kids....]

:grouphug: Please thank him for his service. And (((hugs))) to you.

[at waht age did you start leaving your children alone at home]

We have discussed this recently, because our oldest is now 12. I just don't feel comfortable yet. I guess I'll know when the time is right. It's not worth it to me to go somewhere by myself or with DH if I'm worried the whole time and can't enjoy myself. For now, they go with us, or DH stays home so I can go somewhere alone.

 

As an aside, I was a latchkey kid starting at 10yo. It was for a couple hours after school each day. My grandfather lived right next door. But I still hated it. I was so lonely and was often scared. I'll bet this colors my perception a bit. ;)

[Hi!]

Hi and welcome! :)

[What is your earliest memory of a news event that made national headlines?]

I remember the Reagan/Bush & Mondale/Ferraro election of 1984. I was 10 years old. I remember that I thought it was super cool that a woman was a VP candidate. :)

[Do you think this is a breach of etiquette or]

I think it's perfectly normal and along the same lines as "what do you do for work?", etc. It seems like just a conversation starter to me.

[Check out this wedding email reminder a family member sent.]

Sounds like a fun time for all! :)

[What's on your list of "Places/Things I Really Want My Kids to See"]

1) Washington, DC

2) NYC

3) San Diego, CA

4) Chicago

5) A cruise somewhere warm

6) Paris (went there on honeymoon - would love to go back w/ kids)

[What's you most reliable everyday news source?]

I get the headlines from cnn.com and I'm following my local news station on the web right now because of a story I'm following there (missing child :( ).

 

If I flip on the radio for news, I listen to NPR.

[Pencil- WOES!!!]

Anyone ever use erasable ink pens? I'm wondering if that may be the answer? Boycott the pencil altogether! :D