Squshy is being kind when it comes to mine-and what about my legs!:eek: Up until last summer, I've been still wearing my maternity suit, and my youngest is almost 5!

I have done both, but I usually only buy used if it's a year or two old. I just got a Core from 2007 that looks brand new.

Forget the tatoos, I want to know how old these moms in bikinis were?!:001_huh: Actually, I have a tatoo that I got when I was 28 and going through a divorce. It's a 4 leaf clover-I guess I needed the luck. I wasn't a Christian then, otherwise I would have gotten a cross. I'm 40 now, by the way. My dh has one on his shoulder of a heart with my name in it. He got it on our 1st anniversary. :001_wub: He is the least likely man to ever have one either-very out of character. Must have been LOVE.

I was going to ask the same question. We have friends with 5 kids that were in a similar situation as yours, and now 2 of the kids are adults, so that is who they have named. We have my parents listed 1st, but with a contingency (if something happened to my mom, or they get too old) that our friends will take the kids. They were the ones that got us interested in homeschooling, and are very like-minded. Even though they have moved and aren't in our town anymore, we make a concerted effort to get together on a regular basis, because we want the kids to stay close "just in case". I guess otherwise, just do like the others said and pray. The answer will come.

Since I like aspects of both WP & SL, and so will dd & ds, I am going to do both! And I am not going to beat myself up over trying to do everything, I'll just pick stuff out of both. For instance, I was reading about Martin Luther in Hero Tales today, and dd and ds were totally clueless! THAT is a little over their heads. So, fine, I skimmed. And I know I won't do all of the crafts. You should have seen me trying to show dd how to weave a little potholder today. Not a pretty sight. I figure I'll see which LA is a better fit and just hold onto the other until next spring and sell whatever I don't use. And I am fine about HS yearround. I would prefer it. Kids get way to restless. Thanks!

Okay. I was so thrilled to finally decide between MFW, Sonlight, and WP. I had ordered MFW 1st, and while I think it's great, it's not for us. Fine. I had previously ordered Sonlight K from someone & thought I'd never get it, but decided to sell it when I did and JUST purchased WP Animals plus LA. I was sooo relieved. So, today the Sonlight box comes. The books look so great, I thought I'd just take a peek at the IG. Then I said "come on kids, lets do school!" So we did day 1. I, of course loved it! I really like the IG, and I have to say, I liked the Language Arts also. (LA 1). Anyway, now I'm torn. Both kids liked it, but dd who loves nature and crafts did say "are we going to do a craft now?" DS, is fine without crafts. ANYWAY, sorry for the babbling, but I'm wondering if there is a way to do both, or will I just make myself insane (not that I'm not already)? I know I can't do both LA, so I'll have to choose, but since Animals is science based?? Of course if we were rolling in $ it wouldn't be an issue, I'd keep both and not worry about it. What does everyone think? By the way, dd is crafty and likes them, I am not and don't. __________________

I would get my favorite junk foods, fav magazines, books, my pets and the phone and bring all to the bed and watch whatever I want, eat, read and nap ALL DAY LONG! I remember (vaguely) doing this during the final month of pregnancy with my dd and it was heaven! It would be even better if it was a rainy day. If I had another day that was nice, I would bring my book, mag, ice tea and snacks on the deck and sit there for hours enjoying the bird songs. ENJOY!!!:thumbup:

Thank you, thank you!:001_smile:

I spend a lot of time reading to dd & ds, and my dd CONSTANTLY interrupts! Usually it's because she wants to understand the definition of a word, sometimes it's a question about the story that would get answered eventually if she ever let me finish. I have tried telling her that she needs to not interrupt, that at storytime at the library she doesn't interrupt, etc... but then she says "How will I know what the word means, I need to know" if I tell her to wait until the end of the story then she says she'll forget. IT IS SO FRUSTRATING!!! I know it's good that she wants to learn, but it's to the point where I can't stand reading to them. Ds just sits quietly. Help!

okay, I should have looked at the other posts before I did this one-don't give me a negative rating!!!

I used to do it a lot and did get a mouthguard. But... I notice my dd does it, a lot, and I am concerned for her. I'm going to talk to her dentist, but I can't imagine her using a mouthguard!

I think we are going with Singapore this year, but I am very ignorant on the subject! Last year, we used Saxon K, which was good because my dd liked the manipulatives, but I don't feel she got a lot out of it. So, based on others feedback, we are going with Singapore, but I'm not sure where to start. I know they have the placement tests, and even though she is very good at counting, knows her numbers, can sort, categorize, etc... I don't want to start her too high, so I was thinking of doing the 1A & 1B first, and if we go through it quickly, fine. My question is, what else do I need with this? I ordered the 1A textbook and workbook, but do I need a teachers guide, and if so, do I get a guide for each level? (1B, 2A, etc..) I went on the website, but there seem to be a lot of the different teacher guides, instructer guides... Do you normally get the tests? What about the cd-rom, and are their manipulatives? See, I told you I knew almost nothing! Please help, I don't know where to start and I feel panicked. I feel like forgeting it and just ordering Saxon 1! Or Horizons.

I don't have your answer, I'm PRAYING someone does! We are in the same boat here! I said to my dh the other day "We get maybe 2-3 months where it's nice and warm, and now we can't even go outside and enjoy it. Why do we live here????"

I am moving where you are!!! I would love to live where I can get fresh produce most of the year. You are so lucky!

What are the stories? Tell me!

We are doing Animals & Their Worlds this year, but I bought a used IG for American Story 1, and a bunch of the books for the following year! I'll be interested to see how you like AS 1. Thanks everyone!

No, nothing profound, I am at peace with my curriculum decision! After much research, and many wrong purchases, I have purchased Winterpromise, and am confident it will be a good fit for us. (This year, at least) No more annoying questions from me-at least about this subject.:D Sigh, relief.

This is just reinforcing what I pretty much felt in my heart! Why do we always second guess ourselves? Thanks all!

Becky: I just said the other day that we need to form a support group! Every day, I come on here to read and post, but mostly to check the sale boards!!! IT IS AN ADDICTION AND I MUST BE STOPPED:willy_nilly:

Okay, sorry to be boring, but I need help AGAIN! I am pretty close to deciding on WP Animals & Their Worlds for my dd's 1st grade year, and have found a used IG from 2005. Any of you WP people, does it matter? I don't know if the IG's have changed or not. I am getting the LA new from WP, and will purchase other things new from them-I want to support them, but it would help me a lot to get the IG and few books used, which I can. Thanks!

I know this has been discussed before, but I'm struggling here! I am really torn between these 3 curriculums, and what I'm mostly unsure of is the phonics/LA portion. My dd loves animals and nature, and doing crafts, which is why the WP Animals appeals to me, but I don't know anything about their phonics, and she really needs to work on that this year. She started last year but we were very relaxed with it, didn't do it every day, etc.. But I love reading and want her to love it too, so I want to make sure I pick the right program. I've also heard such good things about MFW, but I've seen the 1st grade and am not sure about the phonics. Any feedback is much appreciated.

Lisa: Oh great. I don't know if I ever had it, I've had the book for 2 years! I guess I can look, but it's probably impossible. Thanks for the info though, I'll let the buyer know. Tammi

I had the Book 1 of K-3, and never used it (I know-but we're so bogged down!) Anyway, I sold it and now there is a dispute, because the person who bought it says the art prints that were supposed to be included are not there. I'm freaking out, because it's a dispute on my paypal, and I have no idea what she means! I bought it new, and I've looked on the AP website, and it doesn't look like a separate package was supposed to be with it or anything. All of the pages were there, because I looked through it before sending. What am I missing??? Help!!!

I'm glad to finally see someone like me!! I do self tanner on my body, face, plain ole sunscreen, or bronzer. A little of the real thing might sneak onto my body, but I wear a huge hat at home and tons of sunscreen everywhere else.

I'm having homemade icecream that finally set up for my dinner, so PLEASE, indulge! Oh, and I'm adding a Mike's Mojito with that, good combo?