Hillary in KS
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Eh, he'll be banned soon enough.
Oakleys suck, anyway. :glare:
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Anyone know where I can get a pair? :glare:
That is one persistent spammer!
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When my ds4 had influenza B, it was the same way. I could not BELIEVE how much he slept!
It was almost 2 weeks before he could make it to lunchtime without a nap. The first few days (before the Dr. knew what he had) he slept almost 24 hours, waking in only short bursts. It was scary.
I kept the fridge stocked with things that were nutritious and quick! Since ds wouldn't be awake long, I couldn't spend time he was awake fixing him food. Lots of juice (he would drink more juice than water), applesauce, yogurt, cheese, etc. I pushed liquids as much as I could.
Hang in there. I'm sorry he's so sick!
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I just do the BSF lesson, and only complete another study during the summer months.
During the BSF year, I'll do some of my own Bible reading, but nothing set in stone. Maybe 15 minutes a day in the other testament (this year it's the New Testament).
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I think I would be looking for another ortho.
Yes. This.
I've had one finish with braces, and one still in them. Dh had braces for YEARS as a child. None of them ever had issues like that.
They did something wrong.
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Um....
My son has that shirt. He is 10. (It was on sale at Old Navy during Christmas '09)
Honestly, no one reads it. I mean, WE did, and WE think it's funny. But it's not really printed in such a way that random people read it. You have to make a pretty conscious effort. As in, "Here - hold still while I stand directly in front of you and sound out the words on your shirt."
And even when people do read the shirt (and that's been when ds points it out: "Hey, Joe, look at my shirt!", etc.) 99% of the people miss the bottom line because it's so small.
:tongue_smilie:
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My now 15 yods reads his Bible daily. It's the first thing he does after breakfast each day. He does this on his own, and has since he was 10 or 11. He started by doing the "Daily Bread" devotionals alongside his reading, but about 2 years ago he stopped using the Daily Bread and just reads his Bible and prays.
My 7 yo and 10 yo still do devotionals with me ("Leading Little Ones to God" and "Training Hearts, Teaching Minds," respectively). But my 10 yo is transitioning to reading the Bible independently.
I think one of the biggest influences in this is that the boys see their Dad reading his Bible often.
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I heard an interview with him this weekend. It was very interesting, but didn't sound ...um... "meaty" enough for me to purchase a copy. But the interview was fun, and it sounds like it would be a fun read. ;)
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Writing segment as in an essay section? No.
There are spelling and punctuation-type questions, though. But those are multiple choice and in the same format as other parts of the test.
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My son is 10 and in Faber 3A. He practices about 30 minutes a day.
Now, my older son is 15 and practices 2 hours a day, but he moved out of the Faber books 3 years ago. By the time he was in Faber 4 he was practicing 45 min-1 hour a day.
Book 4 was the transition for us.
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My in-laws live in La Crosse. When I spoke with them on Tuesday there was still PLENTY of snow. If you want to PM me when it's closer to April 1st, I can call them.
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"Princess Bride" quote in 3...2....1....
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I am curious, too, about what standards are used to deem schools "great." Our school is rated 10 - but 72% of graduates take remedial classes in college. That doesn't sound like a "ten" school to me. :glare:
I wondered about that as well.
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It is a public school. It got a 10. I don't know if "raved" is the word I'd choose, but it is a very good (not perfect) public school. We after-school because I believe home eduction can raise the level of education far above what a even a 10 school can provide, and see this as part of the duty (and pleasure) of being a parent. But our school does bring a good deal to the table.
Bill
That's good to know! I imagine seeing that ranking was very reassuring. :001_smile:
I apologize for the mistake. For some reason I thought your son was attending a private school (first grade?), but maybe I'm confusing that with the preschool he attended?
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My local elementary school is a 2. The high school is a three. :glare:
I'm curious, though, Bill. You've raved about your child's private school in the past. How did it rank?
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My ds receives speech services from our local public school.
We homeschool and do NOT use a public online charter school or an umbrella school. In NE, all homeschools are considered unaccredited private schools.
In our town, both homeschooled children and those who attend private schools receive services from the local public school.
It's been this way in the districts we've lived in in OR, NE, and KS. Who have you spoken to regarding your state's laws? It will definitely matter whether or not you decide to go with a public online school or not. But if you could speak to someone at HSDLA or your state's homeschool organization, they might be able to answer more specifc questions regarding your state's laws.
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I wish nursed babies didn't get rashes. :glare:
What works best for me: Lots of baths (there's nothing better than soap and water for cleaning). After the bath use the jelly. During regular, non-bath, diaper changes use lots of powder.
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I don't know about LOTS of baths, but definitely keep the area clean with water, not wipes. (I used to do sitz baths for baby, as full-on baths were a LOT of set-up and work!) Washcloths with water work well.
Allow baby to air dry. (This is a great time for tummy time on the floor.)
Then rub in the petroleum jelly. The key is to wait until the area is dry, and then gently, but THOROUGHLY, rub on the jelly. Don't just slap some on, but massage it in.
Hope baby feels better soon!
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I suppose I should just talk out of my experience rather than my education....:lol:
Yes. That would be a classy thing to do. :tongue_smilie:
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Well, I'm one of those who own the original arrangement, when it was first published. Both FLL 1 and 2 are in the same book.
I start with FLL 1 and move through it very quickly (we always finish it before the end of the year) then move into FLL 2. My 1st grader has almost completed FLL 1 and will start FLL 2 in the next month or so.
The biggest difference (IMO) is the amount of writing expected. If your 1st grader is not having trouble with copywork or beginning writing skills, they'll have no trouble moving into FLL 2 before 2nd grade.
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Well, it IS a nursing home. The damage I can do is much less, in terms of years, than with younger clients. :lol::001_huh:;)
LOL! :tongue_smilie:
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They're letting you counsel real, live people???
I will be praying for them. :D
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Well, we cannot forget Reya, can we? She published under the name Lydia Joyce.
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Call your local paper and ask if they sell the end rolls of their newsprint. (Most do.) You can usually get them very cheap, but some papers will donate them for school activities. (They included my homeschool.) :)
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I also do not have much of anything that is "clutter" so there is no need for a yardsale or dump run (I hope!). Having moved many times in the last 14 years and helped many of my friends move (for whom it took at least 3 weeks to just pack their houses!) I determined to be as minimalist as possible and to have what I do own kept in such a way that it is easy to pack up.
:iagree: Yes. This.
We've moved several times in the past 10 years.
The upside about moving so often is you DON'T have a lot of clutter or stuff. When you have to pay to move it across the country you start to think about each item. "Do I really *need* that?
We've had our house packed by movers and we've packed it ourselves. Movers are definitely faster, because they have no emotional attachment to the items.
They're also not thinking, "Hm. What room will I want this in in the new place?" They instead think, "Grab it. Put it in the box. Grab that. Put it in the box." :D
Thoughts on dealing with allergies naturally in a 6 month old...
in General Education Discussion Board
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A good friend of mine had an infant with recurrent ear infections, respiratory issues, etc. The Dr. even put the baby on a low dose of antibiotics for nearly 2 months, trying to break the cycle, and she continued to get sick.
On a hunch, the mom had her baby tested for allergies. (Just the skin test, if I recall) It turned out that the baby was allergic to cats. Their home's previous owner had cats. Though the family had lived in the home for 6-7 years, cat dander can live over 10 years.
They ripped out and replaced all carpets, cleaned the subfloors, and repainted the house in a week-long blitz. The baby's health improved almost instantly, and the infections and respiratory issues were gone.
All this to say, it could be environmental allergies, even in an infant, and if possible, it may be a good idea to do some tests.