[Catholic/Orthodox Question]

Thanks!!

[Christians: Do your dc do sports on Sundays?]

Sundays are for worship. Period. How can we teach our children to put God first in their lives if we allow them to miss church to attend sports? They will see that to us, sports come first, then God.

[Does anyone NOT like Dr. Who]

I watched Doctor who up till about the middle of the current season. I do not like the direction they took with the Rory and Amy storyline. Their newborn daughter is kidnapped, abused, neglected and turned into a sociapath and they are like, "Oh, well".

[Catholic/Orthodox Question]

Thanks Caitilin.

[Christians! On a daily basis, which is more important to you?]

Both. How can they know how Jesus lived if they do not read their Bibles?

[Catholic/Orthodox Question]

I am interested in learning more about the doctrine of the real presence of Christ in the Communion bread and wine. Can anyone point me to a source (book, website etc) that explains catholic and/or orthodox beliefs about it?

[Help, I think I'm a post-evangelical. What do I do now?]

"Will the Real Heretics Please Stand Up" has really helped me in understanding the early church.

[Helping Autistic Child with Counting/Numbers]

Thanks for the suggestions. I don't think she has visual processing issues because her reading is progressing.

[Any headcovering women out there?]

Is it offensive/disrespectful to wear a headcovering just because you like it? I am seriously in love with some of those coverings from Garlands of Grace--like I said upthread, I wear my hair back in a bandana regularly because it's easier to manage and I think it looks nice.

 

My DD has my very curly, crazy hair, and she'd look so adorable in some of the coverings for girls. (I doubt I could get her to keep it on for more than five minutes, but she'd look really cute for those five minutes.)

 

So would it be wrong to order from them if I didn't have religious/modesty reasons for doing so?

 

Yes, I do worry about things like this. I'm paranoid that way.

 

 

I don't think anyone would be offended by that. Their coverings are beautiful.

[If you were shy and/or anxious as a child...]

From my experience as an extremely shy, introverted, socially anxious child: give him time. I only started "coming out of my shell" in college but I didn't really change until I'd become a parent. Likely he will never become an extrovert (and that's okay), but he will get less shy as he gets older.

[Princess Bride Reunion Pic]

It surprises me how little Shawn Wallace (Vincini) has changed.

[Any headcovering women out there?]

I second the recommendation for www.garlandsofgrace.com . I get my coverings from there. They are well made and hold up under heavy use.

[Helping Autistic Child with Counting/Numbers]

My dd, age 7, and I are working slowly through Saxon Math K. But this week, we've stopped because I realized she has not learned to recognize the numbers 0-20. I've been having her write the numbers she is having trouble with several times while saying that number and she seems to get it then; but then the very next day she can't remember it. Now, she is going through Saxon Phonics K and doing pretty well. She is able to sound out 3 and 4 letter words with some help and reading the easiest Bob Books, so I know she is capable of learning. Does anyone have any suggestions on helping her learn to recognize numbers? Please help, I am getting a bit desperate.

[Welcome, baby!]

Congratulations!!! She's beautiful.

[I am Fat]

I've been overweight for several years by about 50 lbs. In July, I finally decided I'd had enough. The weight was effecting my health and mobility. I remember that back in my teens and 20's, I was thin because I would carefully limit my food intake. So, I've tried to limit my intake. When we go out, I am very careful to eat only half of what comes on my plate. If we eat Mexican, I limit myself to only 4 chips with salsa. At home, I put a certain amount of food on my plate and I DON'T go back for seconds. I limit dessert to one time a week, and make sure that it is a small serving when I do have it. Above all, I quit drinking pop. Exercise helps a LOT, but I'm convinced eating less is just as important.

[Dr. Hive-Question]

Thanks.

[Dr. Hive-Question]

Is it possible to have a UTI caused by yeast instead of bacteria? If so, would the urine culture be able to tell if it were?

[Dog people: I need advice.]

Personally, I'd choose the local breeder. They are close, you get to meet the parents, and it sounds like the puppies were socialized well.

[Maximum Structured Sport Activity for 2 Year Old?]

One hour a week is plenty. She's too young to do it 3 or more hours a week. The coach does not need to be in such a hurry to put her in more advanced classes. If she is pushed this young, she may well end up hating the sport.

[Saxon Algebra Question]

Thanks everyone! We will do Algebra 1/2 before heading onto Algebra 1.

[Those who have large BooKs, what shelves do you prefer?]

No suggestions, I just had to post how much the title of this thread made me laugh. (At 6:30AM when everyone else is still asleep and I'm supposed to be quiet)

[I might be having twins!?]

Congratulations!!!! x 2

[Do you wear a headcovering for religious reasons?]

I wear a headcovering for church, and frequently outside of church as well.

[Saxon Algebra Question]

How difficult is it for an average student to go from Saxon 76 to Algebra 1? I'd like to do it, but I'm concerned I'll miss something if we skip Algebra 1/2. What have your experiences been?

[How old is the oldest woman you know who gave birth?]

My junior high music teacher had an unexpected baby in her early fifties. She got pregnant again when he was about 8 years old, but miscarried that time.