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  1. I'm wondering if you can just book two seats for yourself, as I know some adults need to do that.
  2. We don't yet have any formal agreements, but I'm working on that. DH was the one who suggested homeschooling, however is now singing a different tune. I am thankful to live in a county that takes the past practice into consideration, therefore dh was shot down when he said he didn't want them homeschooled, since he obviously supported it for years. I would like to enroll them in private school, as it would take one hat off of me, whereas he's not a participating parent. However, I need his cooperation to apply for admission. Therefore, they are being homeschooled next year, as it stands now. I'm looking into hiring a tutor to help when I have to work.
  3. We had a home computer with a modem in our house around 1980-1981. Sometime between then and 1984, we were able to dial into the library, search the catalog and reserve books. We then moved, and the new library system was searchable via computer only if you were in the library and the librarian typed for you. :glare: Around 1991-1993 I dialed into BBSs from home. My dad had an email address, but there weren't too many people to email outside of his work. I went to college, and they finally issued email addresses in 1995, once they got internet access. It definately decreased my phone bill to my parents, and was a fabulously easy way to have my mom proof some documents for me.
  4. Better Homes & Garden's Jr Cookbook (I don't know if it's still printed, but I LOVE this one!) Paula Deen's My First Cookbook.
  5. They moved my spices. They did not pack liquids, spray oil, matches, cleaners. I packed my own bathroom box. ;)
  6. My mainstream protestant denomination has been awesomely supportive of me and the children since dh left. The feeling is that he has not upheld his vow to God, to honor and respect his wife. One pastor, when praying with me, asked God to hit my husband "upside the head with a spiritual 2x4." :lol: There was one woman who left her husband for another man. The woman was loved, and prayed for, but was not offered the same support that I was. Many did not agree with her choices, but did not shun her or excommunicate her, as God is the one who judges, not us. The husband has left our church. Honestly I have no idea if he was reached out to. I would hope he was.
  7. City Museum. Admission is $12 but SOOOOO worth it! Giant playground.
  8. We will be moving into an apartment complex, and my very loving and protective brother has asked me to think about buying one of these security bars. Is he being overly protective, or is it a good idea?
  9. 50X daily benefit for home improvements that allow you to stay at home, @$150= $7500. Ramp, simple. Does this include widening of doorways? Installation of a ceiling lift? Installation of a stair glide? up to 50 X's the daily benefit towards therapeutic devices, I'm thinking this is most useful for wound care, as that is how I classify therapeutic devices. I'm thinking this is NOT durable medical equipment, such as wheelchair, walker, rollator, lift chair, hospital bed, or for ostomy supplies or diapers. up to 50 X's the daily benefit for a medical alert system, At $50/month, you could pay for a medical alert system for 12 years. up to $1500 to train a family member, Honestly I've never come across this. Family members learn from working with home care staff or facility staff. Does this mean they would pay for additional private duty home health hours in order to teach the caregiver? 30 days per year respite care if you aren't receiving benefits, Just to clarify, is respite only for those who are not living in a facility? Or can you be receiving in-home benefits and be eligible for respite? Can you be using the medical alert benefit and still be eligible for respite? and instead of your daily benefit you can opt for 1/3 of that in cash If you opt for this in cash, are you signing away your ability to use respite?
  10. I work in home health. Can you share what the differences are, and I'll tell you my opinion?
  11. He has not made his time with them a priority. I guess it comes down to my wants. I want him to make his time with them a priority, and I want him to include his family in that. Reality is, that won't happen, so it comes back to being on my shoulders, and so then it will be my responsibility to make sure the children have a relationship with their grandparents.
  12. Hoping for some BTDT information. My inlaws have always spoken with me in regard to our children. I do want to be able to have a relationship with them that is not dependent upon the relationship with my husband. However, as far as having the children spend time with them, for overnights, and such, do you require your ex to be involved with his parents to make such arrangements? They are asking me to make arrangements for the children to spend individual time with them (one child only for one weekend each throughout the summer). I understand that I have them all of the time right now (no formal arrangements in place yet, and his time with them has been very limited), and therefore it makes sense for them to ask me, but a big part of me thinks that they should be working with their son on this, and that he should take some responsibility for ensuring his children see his parents. What say you?
  13. I'm pretty sure the one you recommended is the one I was going to recommend.
  14. :confused: I don't have any referrals. Phew! I don't have to go to the principal's office! :lol:
  15. We had over 250 kids in our VBS last week. On the registration form there is a cost listed of approx $10 per child, with a family maximum cost. That cost includes a t-shirt. You can also buy a music CD for $5. That said, there are many families who are informally granted scholarships. No one is turned away for an inability to pay, but it's not announced. A list of needed supplies for food and decorations is posted at least one month ahead, and this helps offset a tremendous cost.
  16. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: My day has been a mix of emotions. Church sermon talking about the importance of the father in the family and the home brought tears. I was so thankful that my husband asked to spend time with the kids today - even if it was only two hours, they haven't seen him in 3 weeks. Yesterday they were ready to go shopping for him for today. My kids are awesome - they decided to buy him a goldfish, so he doesn't get lonely. I was glad they didn't find out today that he's not so lonely, as I didn't want that to overshadow this holiday for them. My dad is enjoying a wonderful weekend with my brother and his family, and I will talk to him later tonight. I spoke to my mom briefly, who knew today would be hard for me. I had a hard time leading up to this holiday this year, and I'm sure I'll get a comment from the other grandparents.:glare: Tonight the kids and I have a reading date to snuggle and read before they go to bed. It's always a great way to end the day.
  17. The first family: I'd wonder if there wasn't something more behind their polite refusal that the husband wasn't feeling well, and let it go. The second: It would have been great for them to call/text ahead that they were running later than expected. I would probably be a bit sad/frustrated that I had cooked and it hadn't been enjoyed the way I had hoped. But ready to eat food in the fridge? FANTASTIC!
  18. Three years ago I almost parted with my wedding dress. DH was horrified at the idea, and I kept it. Now, dh's opinion isn't in the equation, and I am thinking of parting with it again. Did you keep some fabric to make a ring-bearer's pillow? (I didn't have a ring-bearer in my wedding.) Fabric for a hankie? (For something old?) Did you donate it to a specific organization? I never understood why my mom kept hers when I was a kid. I didn't want to play with it, I didn't think I would ever want to wear it. She didn't think I would ever want to wear it. I just asked my dd10 what her opinion is on it. She doesn't ever want to wear it, as she never plans to marry (this is not a new thing - she's being raised to be an independent woman, much like her mother, who was also insistent she would never marry). ;) Yet she thinks maybe her sister will want to maybe wear it, as she wouldn't know these things yet, as she is only 5. :tongue_smilie:
  19. No waves, but I am gazing at my palm tree (plant). :thumbup1: Last week I had a week that just kept getting worse, and I came home one day to it on my doorstep. It's my virtual vacation. :D Snacks? I will gladly share my cast iron pan chocolate chip cookie that I made last night.
  20. Plant/build a giant sunflower house. (There are better links, but that gives you an idea.) We have a bamboo forest, and we cut out a house/room inside that.
  21. I'm in a similar boat. DH walked out to be with another woman. I have been trying to work without an attorney, but have now come to the realization that I cannot do it without one, in order to protect myself and my children. He is also threatening to stop payment on my vehicle, which is in his name. So I am looking at leasing one (so that I don't own something that he can lay claim to). I need a car to work. I don't have family nearby, but I do have a great support of women and my church. There's even some fabulous men married to these great women, who have been wonderful in helping me rearrange furniture, and do a couple things here at the house. I've thought about moving, but for me, right here seems best for me. I got a job that I can work around homeschooling. I have support to help with the kids. If DH chooses to try to see the kids, at least they are nearby. Yes, counseling might be great for you. Yes, you need a support system around you. If you need to move to do that, then do it.
  22. Separated, and not co-habitating with eachother.
  23. FAVORITE??? You mean I have to pick a FAVORITE???? How about, "YES!":w00t: :thumbup: :lol:
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