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Really - pursue spending time with her. Seek her out. Laugh with her; show her that *you*: enjoy her, accept her, like her, love her. If you bond with her more, she won't turn to her peers so much. If I was a gamblin woman, I'd bet huge on this.
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I just bought this in pressed form, and I love it! My skin tone has been hard to match - but not with this brand. They literally have a ton of shades/colors. I think the trick w/minerals is to brush it on, then spritz w/either their spritz product (can't wait to try theirs!) or your own toner spray, if you use one. Perhaps water would work well, too? Not sure.
www.gloprofessional.com Prices are reasonable, imo. If I remember right, no talc, no parabens (except parabens in 4 products, including 3 mascara products)
In fact, if anyone knows of mascara that doesn't have parabens or other no-no's, please post.
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Garga... I started to have a similar problem with my two older dc and my dh :glare: For the kids, I rolled with it, I pretended to accept their idiocy.
"You want me to take my books outside?"
"No, that was not what I meant. I think we need to look into this phrase for a moment, to make sure you completely understand what it means. Once we've found all the definitions for each word, we'll explore what the possible intent of my statement was and decide what explanation makes the most sense."
This worked quickly. My kids don't hate the dictionary, but they aren't fans of writing definitions either.
With dh, I pulled him aside and told him he was teaching the kids dumb habits (sorry, not nice, I know, but imo THAT is a dumb habit). I told him it was hard enough to convince some people that our children are not being stilted mentally by being at home without having him cheering them on when they act ignorant.
Frankly, I find those jokes tiresome 90% of the time. Very rarely it'll strike my funny bone, but for the most part they just irk me.
Oh, I like this one. Tucking it away, for future use just in case! :thumbup:
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I dream of installing tile - a darker, splotchy, large square, natural-looking tile. I love the look. I wear slip-on tennis shoes in my house instead of slippers now anyway. Plus, I'm from CA where no one took off their shoes to go in and out of people's homes - which I like the idea of offering that. Tile can stand up to wet from rain, snow, etc. No drawbacks as far as I can see, not even resale. Personally, I kind of think it is the wave of the future - it is more "green" and organic, better for allergy sufferers, etc.
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My dd, who was then 4, was fiddling with her spoon at the dinner table, after my dh had already told her not to fiddle. As you can imagine, her spoon soon fell to the floor. Dh gently said, "Oh, dd. . . " and she innocently replied, "But Daddy, that's just what spoons do!"
We have laughed and made variations of that story many times over the years. She is 10 now. Gotta keep these cute stories alive!:lurk5:
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My son is having the time of his life in Civil Air Patrol.
Three weeks ago, he flew a Cessna.
Two weeks ago, he camped out on a Search and Rescue training weekend.
One week ago, he studied rocketry and helped in an air show.
Tomorrow, he is wearing dress blues and serving as a page at the Statehouse.
Our squadron has excellent leadership and is full of very fine young men. We've been very happy with this experience.
Dulcimeramy, thank you for your response. Of course, I am curious: How old is your ds and how long has he been in CAP? How did he get started - does he want to go into military - did he always? I'm thinking your ds must be older to be participating in these types of activities. Thank you!
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Actually, in spite of losing interest in CAP, my ds is still interested in the military. I think CAP can be a good resource for those interested in learning more about the AF and for developing some leadership skills, but I also think a lack of interest in CAP does not necessarily indicate a lack of interest in the military. Kids' interests can change so much in the teen years. Are you really expecting your ds to make career decisions at 12yo?
No, I'm not expecting my ds12 to make career *decisions* at this point in his life. I'm just expecting him to be open to exploring opportunities in his stated areas of interest. If he didn't have the interests he has, which so many seem to align nicely with CAP, I could not and would not pursue this at all. But he is outdoorsy, has been intereste in flight since he could say "plane", and other interests that I'm seeing. Thanks for your input!:)
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You mention you are vegetarian. Does he eat a lot of soy? That might play a role in him being bigger than his twin/hitting puberty earlier, etc. but otherwise, 5' and 100 pounds is just about right.
If you are really concerned an endocrinologist can do some basic blood work to make sure everything is OK.
This is what I was going to say - if you're concerned. Maybe it's just that you're comparing your twins a bit since they looked similar size for the first half of their lives, until your one ds started taking off. Otoh, if you're concerned in your gut about this, maybe there's cause. Are there any thyroid issues in your family?
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(I responded earlier, but I have more to say!)
I don't think my ds is aware of the flying benefits of CAP, nor is he interested in the military as a career. I focused on the advantages I saw: a good group of kids (90% hsers here), structured environment, regular activity outside the house, independence, responsibility, accountability, and fun things that we are unable to provide at home. These appealed to him and, together with his visits, convinced him to join.
You know, Kristine out of lurking, thanks for sharing this. My ds12 is very social, wants to be around other boys his age (he has sisters at home). Maybe a visit is in order. Thanks for your response.
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ever since I got married and took dh's name. It wasn't so bad when my dry-cleaning got mixed up w/someone else's same name in the first year of marriage. It's all the years since then - that my SS# has become intertwined with 2-3 other women who have my name. I am hounded by debt collectors via mail and phone calls.
When I look into it, the only solution I can find is to change my name. And I would use my surname in a heartbeat. . . but spending over $300 to change my name makes me pause and think, "Could there be another way to go about this? A way that's less expensive?"
Do you know if there's another way to separate my name and my SS# once and for all from 'everyone' else's?
Thanks, :banghead:
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I went to the Religious Education director's office, but it was right next door to a very noisy RE class, so he couldn't drop off.
Afterwards I spoke to her and she swore that she didn't mean us. She was just speaking generally.
And she lies to boot! Maybe she just needs some more churchin up. ;)
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I went to a naturopath who couldn't guarantee his protocol would heal my symptoms, yet he (omg this makes my blood boil just recounting this!) had me all set up to go through his regimen, which would have cost anywhere from $6-8,000.00 dollars. And no guarantees?? That meant no diagnosis.
This same naturopath puts everyone on this regimen. He has also confided in someone I know that 80% of his business is due to the overpriced supplements he sells unsuspecting folk. Grrrr.
Good think I only spent a couple hundred before I decided to pursue other options :glare: If you stick w/a naturopath, beware of muscle testing. I have heard from others that muscle testing isn't always (ever? not sure) accurate. Also, if he doesn't ask you to get blood work done at a lab in effort to dx you, I would conclude he will give you his one-size-fits all regimen.
I now see a clinical herbalist, who has diagnosed me. And for probably under $1,000 says I'll heal my body by following his regimen.
Good luck. Btw, recommendations don't always work - that naturopath has a great reputation in my neck of the woods. Many people I spoke with told me I'd be in good hands with him.
Honestly, everything I'm hearing and experiencing from my herbalist is so much more intuitive than anything I heard from naturopath or chiropractor.
Truly HTH you. Best of luck.
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I always think names that go in pairs, like Slow and Poke or Bonnie and Clyde, you get the picture :D I know someone who named her dogs various board games, like Clue and Monopoly, etc.
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I would definitely deal with this. Your dh and relatives are proof that one does not outgrow this sort of behavior.
I suppose you can't control dh, but you can raise your children differently. That's what I would focus on - and help your dc (and dh if he'll listen) to see why this is such rude, obnoxious behavior.
Trying to think of an object lesson you could try. . . but I'm not so good at that kind of thing. Perhaps someone else will or has added one in this thread.
Good luck. It's tough to break generational stuff. Hang in there - you can do it!
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when it bit the dust, it would have cost hundreds to fix it. So I bought a Dyson at Costco. It has done a good job, but I've only had it for a year. When I talked to the vacuum repair shop and asked them about it, they tried to discourage me from buying it b/c there's a plastic part on it that costs about $90 to replace and it, supposedly, needs replacing every year or two.
I'm sure now that I've told you I haven't had any problems with it, I will have problems with it. LOL. But that's also why I bought it at Costco - there's nowhere better to return things if they fail prematurely.
Good luck.
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I am glad someone posted about this. My 12 yo is interested, but I am not sure how he will do with the "military-esque" aspect to the whole thing. He is a very independent thinker, with a mouth to fit it. :) I wonder if the actual plane flying will be the carrot.
BTW, cub scouts was a dismal failure.
I truly LOL at your cub scout experience. Your ds and my ds have some things in common! and it ain't cub scouts. But that made me laugh!
I hope this thread helps both of us ;)
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I know this got long, but I saw *your* excitement in your post and hope your ds doesn't feel pressured to join CAP because of that. Many here can share their positive experiences with CAP. I just wanted to share our story.
Thanks for saying this. It's true - for 3-4 yrs since I first heard about CAP, I tucked it away and thought if ds is still interested in flight, I would look into it. A year ago, I perused the website, and heard tidbits about CAP. Last Feb, ds turned 12 and shortly before that I asked if he wanted to visit. Anyway, like I said above, I either want ds to join and love CAP because that's what's in him to do, or I want him to rule out military entirely. He does have a hard time coming under authority when I disagrees with the reasoning, though we've worked with him for years about it. ha. He is my son, that's for sure:tongue_smilie:
THank you, for your response.
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Both of my sons and my husband (as a sr. member) have been in CAP for years.
With any national organization, a lot depends on your local branch. Ours has been pretty good!
You do have to observe for two or three weeks before deciding to join. Each week has a theme: aerospace education, moral leadership, etc. They do PT (push ups, running, sit-ups) and also learn formation and drill (marching, etc.)
Occasionally they have a bivouac (sp?) which is camping and usually they are serving in some way - doing a parking detail for a community event.
They also get to FLY. (gliders and planes) They have fly-days and get to see neat planes, make connections with pilots and congressmen, etc.
It was never time consuming. They meet one day a week. Once our boys went higher in rank, they had more responsibilities with leadership, which added more time... but not much. We detest being away from the home too much. I won't allow something to consume our lives like that.
Anyway, there have been a few cadets that have gotten into trouble and there is always some kind of mini-drama with adults/leadership/doing things "right" vs. how someone else wants to do them. But, overall, it is a good program. (inexpensive as well!)
They go up in rank by testing in books that they get, so there is a learning aspect to it. Later on, they have to do oral reports, but that is later on.
They do tech respect to authority, to those higher in rank, etc. A mini military structure, so you have to be okay with that.
You know its funny, some times our kids are just destined or wired to do something totally different than we expect. That's OKAY. Honestly, I can't think of anything better (well, missionary or pastor maybe) than serving your country(military) or community (cop/fireman).
Side note: I just posted on my oldest and how he got into flight school in a different thread. :D
I hope this helped!
Tracie
Thanks for your response, Tracie. Yes, it is helping me to see other's experiences w/CAP. I think CAP would either be a delight to him or it would kill any romantic type notion of joining the military. He is my only son and this would be fine with me if he didn't serve. Sorry, I'm selfish this way. At the same time, far be it from me to stand in the way of him doing what he wants to do, and perhaps what God put in him to do with his life. I feel stronger about this than I do about him joining military.
I didn't know there were flight scholarships available through CAP until I saw your post. In fact, I didn't know most of what you posted here - so thank you. I did see your other post, even told my son about it. He shrugged. I pressed him with questions as to his indifference. . .and then I dropped it.
Well, maybe the timing isn't right. or something. One of my biggest fears for my children is that they will graduate high school and still be clueless about their path in life: what they want to pursue in college, etc. Seriously, this was me when I graduated and dh, too. We both floundered for a while, then went to college and wasted a lot of precious years. If anything, I am "pressuring" my ds to be open to pursuing interests so that as he gets a bit older, he'll have some direction.
Thanks for listening. :)
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Ds is brand new to CAP (joined last week!). He visited for several weeks before making the decision to join. Perhaps visiting will help your ds be more encouraged to join.
My ds was on the fence. I encouraged him quite a bit before dropping the subject. It helps that he vaguely knows many of the kids, and he has a very good friend in CAP also. I am a little concerned that he'll find it "too much," taking over his life, so I'll continue to encourage when needed.
Thanks for responding. Yes, I wonder if my ds had a friend join with him, if this would solve it for him. His close friend is in Boy Scouts and I've wondered if he'd want to make a switch, haha. We'll see.
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until I was shocked back to reality: I will soon have a 7th grader who really needs more challenges for the upcoming year! That changes everything :glare: But it's also exciting for me. I'm delving into unchartered waters, a new adventure. We were part of a coop last year and I thought we would be this year, but we're sailing solo now. . . and it's gonna be great!
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I've been waiting until my ds12 turned 12 to have him join. He was never very excited about it, and won't say why. He has always been into flight, despite my natural inhibitions he wants to go into the military (to fly). He shows interest in some of the activities on the website. I.just.don't.get.it.
What can you tell me about CAP that I wouldn't know by looking at their website? Activities? Have your dc loved it? dropped out of the program? hated it?
I think he thinks it will take over his life :001_huh: or, though he won't admit it, is shy about trying new things - though new sports has never stopped him. One other concern that I know about is that CAP may try to make him into something he's not (I know, and the military won't?? :lol:).
Anyway, what can you share?
TIA - bunches!
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Susan Wise Bauer(sp?)
Peace Hill Press
Oh! :blush: Thanks! I'll have to look into that. It didn't come up when I googled just the title. Thanks, HiddenJewel.
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I think the first volume comes out in late autum/early winter of 2011.
There is also going to be a creative writing book. That had my 10 year old doing a little dance!
Who is the publisher/website, please? Can you say what you like about this curriculum? I'm especially interested in finding one to assist with creative writing.
Thanks for your help!
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writing curriculum? I would really appreciate suggestions of curricula to look into.
TIA!
Cheryl
Let's talk Civil Air Patrol. . . .
in General Education Discussion Board
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Wow! That is really impressive to do all this at age 14! What a motivated, hard-working young man he appears to be. Good for him, and you! Thanks for sharing. And I'm sorry he has Celiac's; I'm not sure what that is, but I'm going to google it.