[MotivatedMoms 12/28-1/3]

Good point Mommaduck! I print the MotivatedMoms list and put it on the kitchen wall, so I'm reminded whenever I walk through there.

 

So far today I've:

 

made the bed

cleaned out the cat box

load/run/empty dishwasher

clean kitchen sink

clear/wipe kitchen counter

wipe out bathroom sink

empty trash

take vitamins

clean top shelf of refrigerator (from yesterday)

change dishcloth

change bathroom hand towel

[It's Time For--Give Chris More Read-Aloud Suggestions! lol]

Anne of Green Gables

[I need a program that has spelling, vocab and possibly grammar all in one.]

I was going to suggest CLE.

[MotivatedMoms 12/28-1/3]

I like that Motivated Moms has "clean sink" on the daily list, but it isn't a huge deal.

 

One nice thing: I laid out all the clothes last night so I could check it off, and then I didn't have to search for outfits for everyone this morning.

[Man charged with murder in daughter's death]

It is a well known tactic of abusers to send their improperly dressed targets (spouse, children) out in the elements to punish/hurt them.

 

Sure, but that's irrelevant to the case here. That isn't what happened.

[What do you do to lighten your workload?]

I have a mother's helper come once a week to play with the kids and help me clean the house.

[What age/level do you start giving grades?]

I agree, but what do you think a real life consequence is for a 4th grader? We can give them stories about being short changed (which we do frequently), but what other lessons can they learn? Just curious.

 

 

Debra in VA

 

It seems to me that the natural consequence would be having to go back and fix your work.

[OK--deep breath--Any natural libido enhancers for women?]

I'm with Joanne on this. The more tea I drink, the thirstier I tend to be :)

 

Maybe you could have two weeks where you aim for every other day and see how you're feeling after that

[MotivatedMoms 12/28-1/3]

So far I've managed to change the hand towels in the kitchen and bathroom and do most of the regular daily things. Ds1 has agreed to clean the tub when his friends leave. I'm going to do some more cleaning at 2:30.

[Tea - What's your favorite kind?]

My favorite kind of tea is the kind that I get when... oops, nevermind.

[Is Total Money Makeover by D.Ramsey still 'THE' recommendation here?]

Unable to get it through the library. :( Thanks for responding! :)

 

What about interlibrary loan?

[What are your kids doing today?]

They're playing our Wii with the neighbor kids.

[Man charged with murder in daughter's death]

I thought murder was when you killed someone directly, like shooting them or running them over with a truck?

 

I don't think this sets a good precedent. Should parents who choose to live in dangerous neighborhoods be charged if their kids are shot by gang members? What about if someone lets their 10 year old walk to school and they get hit by a car? Should the parent go to jail then?

 

Sure, what this guy was stupid, even criminally so, but I don't think it's murder.

[What subjects do you outsource?]

P.E. - Ds takes taekwon do and gymnastics. Dd takes gymnastics.

 

Foreign language - Ds takes Spanish for Homeschoolers at community college.

 

Art - Ds takes art classes at the community college

 

Music - Mostly done at church.

[Bad, bad, bad, bad day yesterday. Bad as in I bought a school uniform for my dd and]

Can you change your methodology to something that fits her character better?

 

This is what I was going to ask. Have you talked with her about what she wants to study? What she's interested in? Better to change the curriculum than to put her in school.

[Please... not today.]

Um, I don't think I would be driving anywhere until you know you're not in labor.

[What age/level do you start giving grades?]

Mine are in K and 3rd and we haven't used grades for anything yet. I'll probably consider it when we get to a high school level, to use on transcripts.

[Stepping up the Schedule....thoughts?]

With the mind benders and logic games, maybe you could set a time of day for him to do them, but let him pick what he wants to do, instead of you having to assign it.

 

If you're going to add science, I'd drop history to 3 days a week and do science on 2.

 

How much time is schoolwork taking on the schedule you're on now?

[MotivatedMoms 12/28-1/3]

So the goal today is to actually get all my daily boxes checked off and all my Tuesday-specific boxes checked off. Once I get ds#2 breakfast, I'll do a couple to get started.

["I accidentally read the whole book."]

The supplemental book and literature suggestions are so good, I would go with that option.

[5 Day Cleaning Challenge!]

I'll start Monday. I've been trying to get the house cleaned up before we start homeschooing again on the 5th and I'd love to post what I get done.

[When a change in employment looms on the horizon, do you...]

Because I don't want to deal with selling our house and moving, I want to stay in the area.

[S/O- what do you think your children should do before they're 30?]

The things I really want for them are:

 

A strong network of family and friends

 

Mature Christian faith

 

Appreciating of they have and caring for those that have less and need help

 

Being responsible and competant enough to support themselves financially and stay out of debt

[MotivatedMoms 12/28-1/3]

I thought I would start the first weekly MotivatedMoms thread since there was talk of a support/accountability/discussion thread for Motivated Moms users. I just printed my sheet for this week.

 

If you're wondering what I'm talking about, their website is www.motivatedmoms.com It's a weekly checklist/planner for housekeeping and organization.

 

So, who all is starting this week with it?

[Making TEA in a one room home.]

Isn't making quiet TEA impossible?

 

No. It's what all the proper ladies and gentlemen are doing :)