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Take the alone time, what a great opportunity for you and your husband.
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As a home-tutor I deal with this a great deal. I don't have the same pull that Mom and Dad do. I just have to keep on them. I try to break up tasks that are received with bad attitudes into smaller segments. Example...if a report is being complained about, we do a couple of paragraphs and then do something else...like an instrument or reading. Same goes for cleaning room stuff, if they make the bed we can come back in a little while to do toys and books. I just feel like this allows me to praise more often and plead a lot less. Also, a bad attitude can be so contagious, with multiple kids this is a terrible situation so, if I can stop it in its tracks, I have a better day and so do the kids. It can take serious patience! :)
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This is such a tough thing. And something that makes me so angry!!! I think that we all want to guard kids from this terrible behavior, but I think the only thing you can do is comfort and console him, explain he is a wonderful kid and that sometimes kids just are mean, for absolutely no reason....just because they can. Let him know that it all passes. :grouphug:
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Money is absolutely acceptable...in fact I think it is the norm. Most of the cards for graduation are money holders. Especially, if you don't know him that well. Every grad can use money. :001_smile:
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I don't have any of my own children yet, but the more I am part of the homeschooling community I realize it is how I will raise my own children. My DH was homeschooled but it wasn't until I actually began helping families that I saw it in action, (to his relief). Anyway, to the point, I notice that many, or in my case everyone I know that homeschools wasn't themselves. I certainly won't raise my own kids the way I was raised...no curfews, very few limits, no real connections with my parents in terms of values and strong family ties. I also notice many are very different from their parents and other sibs...in terms of lifestyle choices. I even notice that in many of the books I've read on the subject there are a few paragraphs or in some case a full chapter on how to explain your choice of homeschooling to family and friends. So what changed or inspire you to take the path less traveled? :bigear:
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I do 4 black tea bags of your choice and 4 green tea bags. I like adding the green. As for sweetening...I prefer my tea unsweetened and my DH prefers his very sweet...we just make a simple syrup to keep on hand. That way we both get what we want from the same pitcher! :)
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Helping friends move and running their yard sale while they prep the house inside. Just got back and I am exhausted, it is a lot more fun "going" to yard sales!:glare:
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The Week (highly recommended, especially if you don't have cable) and Dwell (sustainable and modern home stuff) , Men's Journal (for DH), and Cooks Illustrated. Also, The Atlantic (not really what I had hoped.)
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The DS costs about $120. I wouldn't go the used route for this. Also, check out the big warehouse stores...they usually carry a bundle...the DS, a game, a case, etc. They are fun and some of the games are really educational (Brain Age) , my "little" sister (age 21) has on and loves it.
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The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield
Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
Do Sonlight read-alouds count? I am always reading those! I have loved them all.:lol:
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Nuts(pecans, cashews,almonds), bowl of cereal, or maybe just pick at something leftover.
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Smells I love:
Coffee beans, new leather gloves, impending rain, baking bread, crayons, and cocoa butter.
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First of all I want to say congrats and keep up the good work!:001_smile: It can be such an empowering feeling to make that last payment. We don't have a house yet, but paying off credit cards and student loans feels amazing. We saved and kept the coin jar...slowly but surely we have almost no debt.
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Cetaphil, the facial lotion is terrific, use it daily. But the hand and body lotion they have is great for all over. Very gentle, available most places and inexpensive. Also, cocoa butter. It moisturizes all day, if you don't mind smelling delicious:lol:
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Thomas Sowell for President!
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I am not a parent, but as a nanny/in-home tutor, I would say 'no'. I need to be the one who disciplines and gives out the consequences..just to maintain order.:) But, more importantly I think it keeps the relationship between the siblings peaceful and that is what I want to promote between them. However, I work with a very mature 11 yr old (2 younger sibs) and I can see the temptation.
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I use Loreal True Match in soft ivory. It is inexpensive, available most places (drugstores, Target, Wal-Mart, etc.) has a respectable SPF and doesn't feel heavy. Good luck!:)
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I really enjoyed Better Off by Eric Brende. I don't know if it is "soul-expanding" but I loved it and found many parts inspiring. Happy reading.:)
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I am feeling so supported right now! ( This was my first post by the way) Thanks to all of you so much! I knew that this was truly the place to find some sound advice. You are all amazing. :)
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Thanks for the advice. I do plan to home school. I feel like all this training was meant to be and my DH was homeschooled. So I guess it will run in our family.:)
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I am curious about the actual dollars and cents of starting a family. My DH and I have been married 3 years, together for 7 and are really feeing the strong urge to begin our family. My DH is not quite finished with his degree and so that is where we run into issues. We have great insurance through his job and I work currently as a hired home educator, (which is why I visit these boards, but have no children of my own). We live frugally as it is and are very big savers. Also our debt is limited to student loans. We have a reliable car we own free and clear and live a a quiet free-standing apartment. Anyway, I feel like all of you could really help me by sharing some of your wisdom in this area. Thanks in advance.
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No caffeine for TWO WEEKS!! Help me cope!!
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I wish you luck...I feel like the satisfaction comes more from the ritual of coffee and tea making...just switch over to decaffeinated products for a the duration. Or have someone else brew it for you...maybe you can trick yourself. :tongue_smilie: Like when a peanut butter and jelly sandwich just taste better when it is made for you. Ha!