[How to question someone about religion?]

This happens in West TN. The snubbing doesn't just occur because one doesn't go to church at all. It may just as easily occur because someone is of a different denomination. The pp is right, too, about those conversation starters (which might also be, more often than not, conversation enders). So predictable!

 

 

 

same thing in middle TN :iagree: When we moved here, I made the mistake of answering Lutheran :001_smile:

[Ideas on helping preteen girl through moodiness??]

Chocolate. And a journal. And I MADE my dd go outside to get sunshine and fresh air, even if it was just sitting on the trampoline reading.

[I think I'd be a better Mother if I didn't homeschool]

Ah yes, but if you didn't homeschool

 

1. you woudn't get to spend these precious years with your children

2. your kids might turn into children you didn't really recognize, and you wouldn't be able to do much about it

3. Peers would influence your children more than you would.

4. you wouldn't have time to do things in the day as a family

5. your flexibility as a family would be gone

6. you would need to yield to the authority of the public school in all educational matters

7. you might get a great teacher for your kids, or you might get a bad one. luck of the draw.

 

 

......

:iagree: :grouphug: This post I'm printing out and hanging up on my board!

[Public to Homeschool Transitioning]

When we pulled our youngest, I immediately jumped right into homeschooling. In hindsight, I wished I had just given him time to chill. He was o.c.d.ing on the neighbor kids getting on the bus (and off), what subject to do at what time, art is on Mondays, etc, and the lack of peers.....he was miserable and very angry.

 

This year is much better, we joined a group, he met other homeschoolers, and he goes to a totally different school to take speech. His new speech teacher is his former speech teacher's best friend. She transferred out after his 2nd year (the school has a very controlling, toxic environment I.M.O.), and the new one was.......not good. He actually went BACKWARDS!!

 

So, maybe a change of scenery would help?

[She is gone.]

:grouphug::grouphug:

[why can't my 2 older kids get along with each other??]

My dd and youngest ds fight like that. She "mothers" him, and he delights in annoying her.

 

If it's just starting, I'll make them do something together, or *horrors* a hug and kiss. They both hate that. :tongue_smilie:

 

If the situation has escalated because I was mia (in the potty, outside, etc), then it's off to their rooms!

[A sleeve or a cover for the Kindle]

I have the same exact skin, a similar sleeve, and the same cover. :tongue_smilie: I only use the skin, lol

[Do you impose your religious beliefs on your guests?]

Do I expect them to live by my religious beliefs? No. But, I expect them while in my house to respect them. examples: don't take the name of the Lord in vain, be quiet during prayer (if you're around for it), don't bring movies/cd's into my house that disrespect my family's values, and don't interfere in how we are raising our children, spiritually, mind, body etc.

[Private School Satellite]

http://www.lcaed.com/?content=faq

 

 

Lighthouse Christian Academy

[CC - New, Falling Behind and Confused:-(]

Here is what I'm trying to take away from CC this year: I'm looking at this as brain training. My son is learning how to learn information that is not in his normal purview. It's not about knowing the timeline or declensions. It's about learning to learn.

 

I love this ! :thumbup1:

[How often does your DH/SO do something with the kids without you along?]

My DH is pretty good about it...when the kids were younger he would take them out one day on the weekend...to the park, a movie, etc.

 

Now that they're older, not so much. It's almost always a family activity, and I usually go because he told me he missed not having me beside him. So, I make the effort. But, he does still give me "breaks", and (tmi) we have a rule that when its aunt flo time I stay at home-preferably alone and with chocolate. :D

[CC - New, Falling Behind and Confused:-(]

This is our first year as well, and I am a planner and shopper.......I bought EVERYTHING! The new history cards, the science cards, the veritas press cards, the geo. map that is laminated, the cd's, the flash cards....., the CC foundations monthly subscription.

 

After doing it for one week, I realized all I needed was the CC monthly subscription (which is doing a free trial right now), and one cd. What I did was buy a tri-fold board, and created a visual of all of the week's work. If you go onto CC file sharing, look for files by brandyferrel and nogreaterjoy5. I used their files to organize everything. Just make sure you print off the 2012 files, not the 2009-10 like I did, and then had to toss because they are not current.

 

I also bought a 2nd edition of foundations book, and printed out the updates for 4th edition, and literally cut and pasted in the changes.

 

I feel silly so buying so much after the fact, but since I plan to CC for the long haul, I'm sure I'll eventually use everything.

 

Another thing I did was print off a copy of the map unlabeled, put it in a page protector, and my ds practices with an expo marker.

 

Believe me, it DOES get easier, and I can see it just after a few days of doing the tri-fold board. We review everyday right from the tri-fold board; it takes around fifteen-thirty mins depending on ds's mood, and listen to the cd in the car. He hates the singing, but will tolerate it for the the five mins. it takes. I am amazed at how much he remembers! For the first time in our homeschooling journey, I feel like I finally got it together, and I can do this. You can too-good luck!!!

[Decision At 1pm (job)]

I'm very sorry. :( Praying for your family.

[7 days of ps, and dd #2 is headed back home]

Honestly, the school should be able to handle your child effectively and with kindness. It doesn't sound like they care to do so. If I wanted to keep my child in the school, I'd probably be going up the chain of command as her needs aren't being met. But, that probably wouldn't go over well with the powers that be. :glare:

 

Hope you are able to get a resolution.

 

:iagree: They should be able to, but w/my ds #2 they didn't WANT to. That was made perfectly clear. He had an IEP, so we could've fought, but we knew the best place was him to be with me.

[ahhhh - I can't stand it!!!!]

Before we pulled our youngest to home school, I always cried their first day of school on my way back to my empty house. Sometimes, even more.

 

I still do w/my DD who is in public school. She laughs at me, but I think she secretly likes it. :001_smile:

[wondering how long it will take for Dh's great aunt to unfriend me on facebook :)]

But if she unfriends Aunt Meanie, what will she do for fun? ;)

 

It's not like her gay husband is going to be of much use to her. He probably doesn't even speak English. :D

 

 

:rofl:

 

:thumbup:

[my husband had been saying that I wasn't cranky enough to be near delivering...]

Whatever you do, Katie, don't eat Jen's yogurt. :001_smile: Unless you think it will help move things along, of course.

 

*snort* can't....stop....laughing :D

[Prayers, good wishes, thoughts etc. needed please]

:grouphug: Praying.

[Not quite 6 weeks pregnant and spotting again.]

You are on an emotional roller coaster ride from hades.

 

I have not wanted to share this, but after having a terrible m/c , I became pregnant a third time a year later. (I tend to have babies early, so my midwife wanted to have some sort of paper date, so I went very early for an u/s.) The Dr who did the u/s said he saw no fetal pole, no heartbeat etc. I felt sick as a dog. I knew I was pregnant. I have a weird cycle. He didn't want to get my hopes up, I suppose. I don't know. My paperwork from that day says, "Impending m/c." I left with his words, "Call me if you need to" , ringing in my ears.

 

I never had to call him. That kid was dropped off at his college dorm this weekend. :)

 

I know it could go either way, but this does sound like good news.

 

I wish you a baby!

 

And I'm homeschooling mine. :-) I have 30-31 day cycles, and when I got pg w/my last one, I spotted, my numbers weren't that great...I had three ultrasounds, one in the er.......when I went to my third OB app. He told me and dh to"consider our options and a d&c would most likely need to be done". Whatever dude. So, the next Monday rolls around, I'm @ the OB's, he's doing the ultrasound(#4), dh is watching the screen like a hawk, and my OB is very quiet....I know I am annoying him because I refused to do anything, and I was a little cheesed off at him.......when all of sudden OB exclaims "Oh my G**! There's a heartbeat!" I and I was like "Duh, I told you."

 

We changed OB's after that.

 

Praying for your Happy ending. :grouphug:

[I am bitter and I need help getting over it.]

The only way you get that joy back is if you continue to forgive her and serve her until you can love her, even if she continues to be ugly. Otherwise, you'll always carry that weight of anger.

 

I bet it would make her furious if you showered her doorstep with a plate of cookies and a kind note every week, or an uber-happy smile and enthusiastic wave whenever you saw her ;) Get her back with kindness. It will make you feel better. And really, what is the alternative?

 

You could send her a note saying,

 

"Thanks for sending the cops over the other day. We had a friendly chat about how there is not a leash law in (your county). It was very educational, and the cops were so kind. I think you would really like them too. Maybe I can return the favor someday.

Enjoy the brownies!

 

LOVE,

 

Your neighbor"

 

:lol:

 

You are very wise!

[I am bitter and I need help getting over it.]

maybe she is jealous that you are able to be a SAHM while she works 2 jobs. I have gotten this jealousy from some working out of the home women.

:iagree:

[I'm a failure as a math teacher.]

My 8 yr old son is also struggling with math. I have seen him go backwards months after we pulled him from public school. So, after THREE different curriculum (Horizons, Ray's Arithmetic, Strayer-Upton, and countless samples) I am starting him from the very beginning with CLE. I know he understands some, and I figure it will give him confidence in his abilities moving forward. I also signed him up for Dreambox and they started him on an early level. You are not alone. I have felt the same way.

[CC: please pray for our family]

Pray, chant, do a rain dance, whatever you do think good thoughts for his safety- will you?

Thanks- it helps to know that people care about are he's doing.

 

How very difficult for your son, and for you. :-(

 

Without going into details, my oldest son got into trouble, and was in jail. I understand your fears. I know I don't know you or your son, but please know I have added all of you to my daily prayer list. :grouphug:

[What would you do or feel if your child were left out of a birthday party?]

That's not cool. If the other mom told you about it and didn't invite your dd, that's just wrong. And posting about it on FB? Klassy:glare:.

 

What should you do? Your dd should still give her friend the gift. Teach her how to be gracious. I know she is hurting right now because she was not invited, but giving the gift to her friend anyway will teach her how to be the bigger person. Maybe you can make a date for the other girl and your dd to go to the American Girl store together. Most importantly, tell your dd that she is special, despite not getting invited to this party.

 

:grouphug: It stinks when we see our kids excluded.

:iagree:

[Minor grammar rant.......Southerners......]

I love ya'll ;)