No cost. It belongs to my dh and he loves it. It was a replacement for a Samsung Galaxy s4 that was purchased when the s4 was the latest and greatest. Lol We also have two Moto g4 play phones that work well and are still working great after a year. My biggest advice is to buy as much memory and RAM as you can afford. Even with using an SD card for photos and videos phones seem to fill up fast!

We have the same phone and Verizon. Be sure to purchase the unlocked phone. Take the Moto to a Verizon store and they will set you up. ðŸ‘

Wendy, that is very thorough! How long do you anticipate to spend in the prealgebra book? One school year? About how many minutes a day are spent on math? Do you consider your son to be exceptional at math or..?

I made a variant of this recipe for New Year's Day and it was a hit with everyone. It is a similar recipe to my grandmother's recipe that was brought over from Europe. https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/ribs--n--stuffed-cabbage Here is what I changed: For the sauce I mixed in 5 TBS of sugar and 2.5 TBS of white vinegar I did not use as much sauerkraut that the recipe called for. Instead I sprinkled it in between the layers. I sprinkled paprika on top of the sauce layers. I could not find spare ribs so I used short ribs that I first browned and then placed on top of the cabbage rolls. The last thing I did differently is I cooked everything in the Instant Pot in two batches. Another tip is to use ground meat with a higher fat content so the inside has a creamy texture.

I was going to say this. I do not leave my boys alone for private lessons. As mentioned it is for the child's and the instructor's protection. I am surprised that the gym does not have a policy that requires two adults at all times.

This sounds fun! What ages are the books geared to? Reading level?

If Horizons is truly a great fit maybe do Horizons Prealgebra at the speed your dd is capable of and follow it up with Beast Academy 5. Or perhaps follow up the topics in the Horizons book with the same topic in the Beast Academy program. That will slow down the progression and ensure deep mastery. As far as writing in the book, I wouldn't make it a hill to die on if you don't need the books clean for another child or resale. Eventually she will have to figure out copying onto another piece of paper because she will run out of room. If you feel you need to read each step instead of just the answer then just tell her she will have to rewrite what you can't read.

I would suggest doing what your child is capable of and not label her a non-STEM student in middle school. A lot can change regarding interests and strengths in middle school and high school.

You don't need a doctor for ringworm. Use an anti-fungal cream like Lotrimin and keep it covered with a bandaid. It can definitely spread and is contagious. DS and I had quite the case of ringworm a couple months ago. I also treated with tea tree oil. IIRC, I would treat with the oil, let it dry, use the Lotrimin (generously), and cover with a bandaid. Good luck! PS - we also caught it from a kitten! And a friend had a kitten that needed ringworm treatment. Be wary of those cute, sweet little ringworm carriers! Haha!

I forgot to say: when you don't have a dishwasher, paper plates are your friends.

I haven't read any of the responses yet and see that there are many(!). My dh has always worked shift work. It is hard for both him and me. I do think it is fair for your husband to get his 8 hours of sleep and to get exercise. Does it always have to be a long affair with friends? No. Sometimes you have to find other ways to get your daily exercise. It is not easy to have to adjust your sleep schedule for work. I have worked shift work that rotated between days, swings, and mids. My dh has always done shift work. Usually 12 hour shifts that are either days or nights. I do not expect him to get less sleep to help me throughout the day. I do remember how hard it was when my DC were young. Even today there are many days where I feel like I don't get a break from the daily household tasks and homeschooling so I commiserate with you. I hope you and your husband can come up with some balance that works for all of you. I forgot to mention, I do think it is a bit unreasonable to get 8 hours of sleep and then need 1hr+ to wake up when there are family responsibilities. Perhaps some days he can have his hour and other days you get that extra hour. ETA: I should have known better about posting a response without reading in such a lengthy thread. I didn't realize you were pregnant with three young ones. No wonder you need help from your dh! Forgive me if any of this is redundant as I still have not finished the thread, it is long! I would suggest: - Doing the basics for school. - Doing school on one weekend day so your dh is available and taking off of school on a weekday - If you have a local library, take the school work there and use a study room so you are not interrupted. - Every weekend take some time to do "errands" by yourself. Balance this time with things you have to do and things you want to do - Find somewhere your dh can take the kids for a few hours so you can have some alone time at home. - Cook bulk meals and eat lots of leftovers or start stocking the freezer if you need more variety. My family has had to get used to eating the same thing for dinner for half the week. They don't always like it but it helps keep me sane. - Stop packing lunches. The most I would do is pack leftovers when I am putting away dinner. Last, I see no harm in beginning Christmas break early. This Monday sounds perfect! You can still do little things like watch Magic School Bus and Sesame Street, but take a break and get some rest! 💕

Our insurance is through dh's employer and it went up 25%. There was another plan offered that was significantly less with an employer funded HSA but the prescription costs are all out of pocket. My son needs a medication that costs $13,000 for a 90 day supply so a 25% premium increase it is! 😒 Now the medication will be $310 for 90 days, while the 2016 cost was only $50.

Sometimes WTMA opens up classes that are not full for the 2nd semester. My oldest did the 2nd semester of a history class that way.

You should definitely take that type of talk seriously and speak to her counselor/psych as soon as possible. Unfortunately, child suicide happens and is the 10th leading cause of death in children. I am sorry your child is having a difficult time. http://time.com/4495015/suicide-kids-black-children/ https://www.thewholechild.info/resources/age-group-6-12/suicidal-behavior https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/growing-friendships/201609/suicide-in-children-what-every-parent-must-know

Hi, did you end up having your child do these classes? I am considering Made You Look for next Feb.

I am curious about whether my child's classmates are honest during tests and quizzes. This is a class where I do not feel the instructor adequately prepares the students for the tests and quizzes the instructor creates. I feel this does affect my child if my child is one of the only students having a difficult time with the tests and it does not give the instructor adequate feedback. If many students are using their notes and getting 100% then the instructor has no reason to consider changing the instruction. I hope this makes sense. PS - my child is in middle school taking an entry level language class (language 1) that is open to 7th and up but is equivalent to a high school credit.

It is easy to make hard boiled eggs in an instant pot. You do not need to pay extra for the additional setting.

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This is the same for me. I was so sick and thought I had the flu. Nope. It was pneumonia. Did you have a flu diagnosis? I hope you are feeling better soon.

If you used Hoffman Academy for piano, tell me about it! I would love to hear your experience, pros and cons. Please include the amount of time spent on it daily or weekly. Thanks! SJ

I think your neighbors will think you are Cleveland fans. Sorry to hear you are uncomfortable with it.

Though he *may* get a chewing out from his command and be told to call his mom.

As someone that was that military member ceasing family contact for a time period I would wait until your son contacts you and give him space especially if the relationship was strained. He may need some time to figure out life on his own. If something bad had happened you would have heard from his command if you are listed as his next of kin. I am sure it is very difficult not hearing from him. Perhaps you can write him a letter or send an email expressing your concern for him. I would not force contact through the Red Cross. He is an adult and should not be forced to contact anyone if he chooses not to do so.

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I am glad you didn't have a rupture and should be feeling better soon. My Netflix recommendation is Stranger Things. If you have Hulu then I recommend Handmaid's Tale.