So the idea of any illegal/immoral jobs never even occurred to me! :lol: I was thinking in the realm of what I've seen in different magazines and such, that x% of people prefer that their kids grow up to have high paying jobs, xx% that they grow up to be doctors, xy% lawyers, yy% teachers, etc. :) I voted no based on that premise. I don't care what they grow up to do, whether they are construction workers or missionaries or doctors - or sound effects guys for Skywalker Sound (which is what I joke that DS5 will be). :tongue_smilie: But yeah, no immoral/illegal. I'm more concerned in who they are as a person than what they do to make money. To me, jobs are unimportant. They are there because they have to be. DH does what he does to pay the bills - he doesn't dislike it, but he doesn't find his fulfillment in life from going to work, kwim? And I never had anything that I really WANTED to do for a living (aside from become an opera singer lol). We won't insist that they go to college for any period of time, etc. They just need to do something with their lives. I'm particularly fond of the 'going away for missions for a year' type thing. But idk if that's anything my children would be called to do. Anyway, I was wondering if I was in the minority with my lax concern about their future occupations. I don't think I am, though. It's refreshing. :D

Just curious. I'll explain in further detail later, when I've made dinner and done the other things I *should* be doing now. ;) ETA (also at the end, but just in case): So the idea of any illegal/immoral jobs never even occurred to me! I was thinking in the realm of what I've seen in different magazines and such, that x% of people prefer that their kids grow up to have high paying jobs, xx% that they grow up to be doctors, xy% lawyers, yy% teachers, etc. I voted no based on that premise. I don't care what they grow up to do, whether they are construction workers or missionaries or doctors - or sound effects guys for Skywalker Sound (which is what I joke that DS5 will be). But yeah, no immoral/illegal. I'm more concerned in who they are as a person than what they do to make money. To me, jobs are unimportant. They are there because they have to be. DH does what he does to pay the bills - he doesn't dislike it, but he doesn't find his fulfillment in life from going to work, kwim? And I never had anything that I really WANTED to do for a living (aside from become an opera singer lol). We won't insist that they go to college for any period of time, etc. They just need to do something with their lives. I'm particularly fond of the 'going away for missions for a year' type thing. But idk if that's anything my children would be called to do. Anyway, I was wondering if I was in the minority with my lax concern about their future occupations. I don't think I am, though. It's refreshing.

DS5, when he was really young (maybe 18m-2y), used to do what we called his 'super butt attack' when he and other DS (now 7) would wrestle with DH. He would run at him backwards from across the room with his butt sticking out. I think it was in an effort to keep from DH tickling his belly, but the visual was hysterical.

:iagree: This would be me, as well. I teach my boys piano myself.

pottery barn kids. love it. :)

We don't have a name, either. I don't know if we'll ever need one?? hmm... all my names are always really lame. :) You'd think, with as creative as we were with our kids' names, we'd do ok naming a homeschool... :lol:

This whole thing excites me beyond belief. I'm so wanting to go next year. Here's hoping!!!! :D :D :D

Yep, we're up!

love that human video! we've done it in the past - adults did it once and then the youth group did it later. it's really good. :D

Well, I'm not exactly sure. Amazon product description: Using the story of Esther as a backdrop, Booher explores components of self-esteem and shares how a Christian's sense of self should be rooted in a relationship with God. Ultimately we can live passionately and influence others for God's kingdom. There is a book study on it at our church this fall, and I'm trying to determine whether or not it would be something I'd be interested in... :/

Hmm... idk. Maybe it is the type of dry erase crayons you are using? Or the combination of that type with the type of whiteboard you have? We just bought the Crayola dry erase board/crayons and it works really well. I'm not a big fan of the glove thing, though, I'd rather use the paper towels :)

Hmm... I'm surprised how many people said No right off the bat. It really caught me off guard...:001_huh: With being THAT young, I'm not sure. I'm thinking middle school=youth group=minimum of 12. Our children's ministry goes on missions trips in country, and ages 10-12 can go. It wouldn't surprise me in the slightest if DS7 jumps at his first opportunity. :) There is also a good likelihood that if (in our circumstances) they go on a youth trip, either DH or I will be there anyway. The trip I did this year was a youth trip. But just out of curiosity, and not to hijack or cause any drama whatsoever :) ... Why do some of the pp's not like missions? Is it foreign missions in particular or all missions?? Just wondering. :)

Ok, my answer before reading any replies or any further details you may give: Most likely. I can't really think of a reason why I wouldn't. There may be other requirements or stipulations but I think I would totally be ok with it. That said, we are a missions minded family, and this year DH and I each went on (separate) missions trips. The plan is, from here on out, at least one of us goes per year. Now I'll read the replies and see if I see anything else to add...

If so, how was it?

I just wet the paper towels a bit. :)

Well, we live about 3 hours from the coast and for some reason some of the people who live around here are acting like we are going to get something. (??) I think they are insane. We'll have rain, maybe some wind, but other than that... the whole planning for the storm thing (in my case) is silly. But I guarantee walmart will be packed the next couple days with people buying all their necessities :lol:

Thanks! :)

If we buy the book, do we also need to buy the student pages? Or are they included in the book? Thanks!

I definitely agree that basic map skills are important. I watched an episode of a show once where the contestants were supposed to get somewhere in LA and some of them had no idea how to read a map!!!! :svengo: If we do add it, I want it to be something fun, as well. What program do you use??

Is it necessary? Or, I guess I should say, is it beneficial enough to add it? We currently use SOTW and plan on it again next year -just trying to determine if a separate geography program would be worth checking out. If so, any particular curricula you like?

You know, now that I think about it, it has been mostly medical professionals who have asked. So it does make sense. Especially (like I said before) considering the demographics of the area where I go to the hospital. Once the kids are born, people never ask - they all look VERY similar!!! And a lot like both of us! But I have to definitely agree with one of the pp about the 'Was it planned?' question. Why is it anyone's business???? We got asked ALL the time when I was pg with dd - seriously, she was only our 3rd kid?? Around here its like if you have more than 2 you're an anomaly... no one could POSSIBLY want more than 2 kids! :glare:

I don't get why kids get new clothes for school. I mean, sure, if they have to wear uniforms and their older ones don't fit... but if they already have clothes, why buy them new ones just because school is starting?? My two ds need jeans, but I didn't run out to buy them before 'school starts'. I'm waiting til the end of Sept or so. I guess, even when I sent my kids to ps, I didn't go 'back to school' shopping for clothes, anyway. They got clothes if/when they needed them. Period.

Yeah, I did WW too. It worked for a little while - about 10 lbs or so. And then...not so much. I really need to find time to exercise. That's a biggie. :) I need to look at all the links here. On one hand strict sounds good, on the other hand, it sounds a little...overwhelming. And I'd be afraid I couldn't stick to whatever I needed to stick to. I'm such a lazy 'dieter' lol...

We're up! (in the sig)

I love carbs, too. I was doing myfitnesspal.com and counting calories and all that... meh. :glare: It's such a pain. I'm 5'6" also. I'm hoping to get down to like 135-140. I'm a lot curvier though, and have never been particularly 'skinny' looking. More...uh...'shapely' looking lol. :lol: I have about 20-25 lbs to lose... blechh.... Anyway I don't really have any tips for you, just wanted to let you know you're not alone! :D