We will be praying. We live in the center of Florida and saw all three come right over us 2004.

Voted 1 outside dog. Son wants a cat but dad has allergies.:001_smile:

No, they are to much work. Plus the kids do get tired of them in just a few years. Go to a friends house that has a pool and take some goodies to share.:001_smile:

For my son I take a head set that we bought a few years ago because he can't stand loud noises either. That is the only way he can go to the movies, ride in our boat, and enjoy the music at church. Even though I have done a listening program with help him to help in this area we found this was the only way he could really enjoy some of these activities with us. I highly agree with you though that the sound is to loud and it makes my entire body feel like it's vibrating.

My daughter continues on through the summer and has for years. The teacher and my daughter will pick out ninety percent of the pieces she will learn for the next year and then begin working on them. :001_smile:

I really like to iron. NO! before you ask I will not iron yours. I wear a lot of cotton and linen so I can be cool (at that hot flash age). Husband wears the cotton Columbia fishing shirts so I spray starch and iron them until this spring when I bought him some sixty/fourty shirts for work and it really is kind of nice not to iron them when I think about it. I iron all of my sons clothes also, I just have a certain way I want them to look plus I get to watch and old movie or two while I work. :001_smile:

I went 14 months without having one then spotted for three days. Now I haven't had one for another eight months. I would highly recommend that you keep a check on your thyroid during this time to make sure it is functioning correctly. It will have a lot to do with mood swings, hot flashes, no periods and all the items you discribed. I would also check and see if you have a local Herbalist in your town that could help you through these tough times with some natural remedies. For my night flashes I have a spray that I use on my bed linens and night clothes, this helps so much. Good Luck

My daughter was sixteen and a half when she got her learners permit a few months back. I think I have only had to scream STOP one time. It is a learning experience for us both.:D

In general I really like to cook. Every now and again I need a break from it as we need a break from anything we do. Since my husband is a great cook he will fix some fish or grill something that will last a few days. I think he cooks more when I begin to cook the same thing to much or to many soups and sandwiches(even though they are make from scratch). Then with this break my creative juices get to flowing again and cooking becomes fun again. :001_smile:

The rolling cart that you get from Office Depot or Staples is what I use for the library, homeschool convention, co-op, field trips, and even vacations. Once you get one you will find other great uses for it.:001_smile:

I am 53 and enjoying every minute of it. My children are 16 and 14. I enjoy almost every minute of our homeschool adventure. Field trips are the best for us, I can see my youngest just blossom with each trip we take. To tell you the truth I think they help keep me young in a lot of ways compared to others my age. Have Fun with your kiddos:001_smile:

It sounds like it is time to walk away from your old church. Continue your home church seeking God's desire for your future. Sometimes these things happen when God closes one door in our life and opens another. God is our leader not man. Blessings

Your sons should do fine with eight lessons. If the teacher is very positive and gives them great feedback they will want to work as hard as they can to show off their abilities. I would just make sure they are able to get into the pool often so your boys are able to work on what they are being taught. (There is nothing better than practice, practice, practice) You might want to have them race with you, brother or one of their friends. Just make sure it is fun for them. Good Luck:001_smile:

Thanks for the help. These are some good ideas and a lot cheaper than the $30.00 cream, with all kinds of chemicals, the doctor wanted to sell me yesterday. Thanks again

I wear sandals all the time and my feet have gotten so dry therefore I thought you ladies could help with some suggestions. What is a good natural product or homemade product to use on my dry feet?