[about homeschool stereotypes...]

Just so you know, some Christians abhor the wearing of crosses. So that may not be a clue either.

[It's Friday--what 3 things do you love?]

I love:

 

1. Putting money into college funds even though we need to fix my kitchen floor,

2. Seeing my oldest dd finally bloom socially,

3. Finally getting over the flu.

[Let's say teaching credentials were required of homeschooling parents...]

I agree. In WA its a homeschool class that might be needed. Really easy and I don't think its too much to ask because the point isn't to discourage homeschooling. I think getting certified as a teacher is something totally different and really its to discourage us from homeschooling.

[Let's say teaching credentials were required of homeschooling parents...]

Not I. But I've heard from people that have taken it that it helped them immensely with homeschooling. The instructors are usually former homeschoolers.

[Spanx - have any of you ever bought one of these? Is]

Yes, it redistributes the "curves." I liked the look better but it was torture. My dh would rather I go natural because I'm nicer. LOL

[Let's say teaching credentials were required of homeschooling parents...]

WA homeschoolers only need 45 college credits or to take a homeschool cert. course. Its not 6 weeks. In fact, it varies depending on the institution or person giving it. I just looked up one course that was 2 days long.

[Spanx - have any of you ever bought one of these? Is]

I didn't like it. It was very uncomfortable. It rolled down sometimes. It felt like a girdle. I'm a spanx flunkie.

[Let's say teaching credentials were required of homeschooling parents...]

But it isn't really about being certified. Its about discouraging homeschooling. If we jumped through the hoop of certification there would certainly be more hoops to come. It would be neverending.

[Cool to touch bunk bed light - Where can I buy this?]

I'll go look up the Ikea lamp again. I may also call them. Thanks!:)

[Cool to touch bunk bed light - Where can I buy this?]

Do you know if it stays cool? I saw it online and am not sure about it. Knowing my youngest she would keep it on and brush against it. The girls really want added light for reading and writing. I have searched and searched and the only product other than the ikea light was a bunky bunk bed light sold only in the UK.

 

If there is one here in the US then the marketing department is really falling down on the job! Grrr.

[Cool to touch bunk bed light - Where can I buy this?]

We put our bunk beds back together and the kids want a light. I can only find ones sold in the UK. Where are they sold online in the US?

[Three new children arrived yesterday. Two do not speak English!]

Thank you for caring for those kids. Your loving kindness is so important to them.