[Home life academy nightmare]

Put her in Aaron Academy, an umbrella school.

 

My ds1 had jumped back forth from private, homeschooling and public. AA was able to figure it all out, and now he's supposed to get his diploma in Jan.

 

https://www.aaronacademy.com/

[Sunday is the day (sister situation)]

I would pay sister's rent personally, not give her the money.

 

And why would you take her child?? Is this something she asked for so she could finish her semester?

[BIL getting married, sister died 8 mos ago!]

I don't know that this is necessarily "rebound".....I do know some men NEED to be married (like my Father). While I empathize with your pain and feelings of betrayal, I think in this case you should be happy for him; he will grieve for the rest of his life for his wife, and if this woman can make him happy and give him comfort, then let her. She is not replacing your sister; no one can. Perhaps your sister would have wanted her husband to go on without her.

 

I'm very sorry for your pain and the loss of your beloved sister.:grouphug:

[Please say a prayer for me tomorrow]

Awwww......:001_smile:

[Time for a book drive for Jeannie in NJ!!]

I love it!!

[7.5 yo boy looking for pen-pal ages 7-8]

:-)

[What will you be doing Election night?]

Eating chocolate, yelling at the tv, praying, generally driving my husband crazy :D

 

My oldest two have seen mommy-on-election-day.

This will be the first one my youngest will be able to remember.

 

I am very glad my dd has school off that day. She, however is not. :tongue_smilie:

 

I always make sure I have nothing to do the next day, but unfortunetly I *have* to be somewhere at 9am. So, I'll probably be :willy_nilly:

[Apparently I'm very old-school RE: ToTing]

I was that parent in a car last night. It was -11C last night, it's been worse. But I have health issues that prevent me from walking too far right now. So I was in my car. The kids would go together and do a group of houses together and then jump in. My youngest only did a handful and then stayed with me in the car. I don't care if someone thought I was lazy last night. I have walked the kids TorTing for the 13 years previous, this year I couldn't. Oh well.

 

I used to think the same thing about those parents until my health issues came up. I no longer do because you don't know if they are facing issues like me and simply can't walk for any length of time.

 

Good point. My neighbors and I were wondering why there were parents driving while their kids walked. We thought they were being lazy. :blush:

[My son!]

Little boys can be SO incredibly sweet!

:iagree:

 

and *gasp* sometimes when they are great big boys :D

[She texted me!]

I so understand. I'm very happy for you!!!!!:grouphug:

[Halloween Controversy: What say the Hive?]

I say let her go. If she wants to dress up, why not? My 14 year olds are going. Let her enjoy what she has left of her childhood.

:iagree:

[The wedding was a success!! Pic heavy]

Gorgeous!!! Congrats!

[What do you think about church lock-ins?]

My older children have done them with our Church. Fun fun fun! They loved it.

 

And considering I am an anal-retentive, neurotic, worrying momma I was able to get past all that and let them go and have fun because our Church has their p's & q's in order.

 

ETA: They are not big ones for all the kids, they have been for their particular small group.

[Has anyone made Duct tape weapons?]

I haven't. My dd and her friends make duct tape wallets.

 

It looks fun though! I think I will suggest to my dd that she make one for her little bro's Christmas gift.

[Is it wrong]

that I've already begun my Christmas list, AND started to shop?!

 

I like for it to be done early. Key word "like" :tongue_smilie:

[Are we talking "What to get .....for Christmas yet?"]

gift card!

[Another Change Of Plans...]

God has a sense of humour.

So, if folks wouldn't mind praying yet AGAIN for us, that we can find a rental at an affordable price, that will allow both kids AND pets, it would be appreciated.

 

Sorry to be so needy lately. Things just keep coming at us at the speed of light, and we're basically feeling like we're dancing on the edge of a sword, while juggling explosives.

 

 

I don't think you're being needy at all. I'm one of those shout to the world when you need prayers, 'cause every little bit helps. :001_smile:

 

And, God has an awesome way of making it better just when you think there's nothing left. Praying! :grouphug:

[Can someone please point me to vetted news stories about the Benghazi incident?]

No, Fox is getting the news because that is what their viewers want. Yes, there is political coverage of the story on O'Reilly and Hannity. But the News Hour with Brett Baier or the following news hour with Shephard Smith are non political. Also, Gretta Van Susteren's coverage is much more balanced with her program On the Record.

 

I also wouldn't call BBC unbiased.

 

:iagree:

[I need opinions please]

:iagree: If she's going to be staying in this school you want her to have the chance to be part of the class and make friends.

 

 

 

:iagree:

[What do you think of marrying for security?]

If you're 50, and the guy's 70 and financially comfortable, and you generally like the guy, and he's nice and pleasant and all of that, I think there are worse reasons for marrying. I think, especially at those ages, you don't necessarily need to be head-over-heels in love to have a good marriage. (I *am* deeply in love with my husband, but even if I wasn't, he's a good guy, y'know? Being simply his legal companion wouldn't be the worst thing in the world, if that makes sense.)

:iagree:

[sorta a S/O - Do any of you have an older child who seems SO young?]

Well, my oldest ds is technically an adult, but is still about middle teens emotionally, mentally.

 

Sorry, not very helpful.

[iPad vs. Google Tablet]

My hubbie got me a nexus 7 for our anniv. I did. NOT.want it!

 

I was still getting used to my Kindle touch.

 

A few months later, I LOVE it.

 

Awesome.

 

My dd saved up her b-day money and got the cheapest one she loved mine so much.

[Need Help Deciding Which Book to Buy (Birds and Bees)]

I haven't heard of the books you listed, but I LOVED the American Girl book, The Care and Keeping of You. It doesn't talk about babymaking yet, which personally I don't think a 9 yo really needs the full details on quite yet but instead boundaries set, but it does go in lots of detail of what a girl can expect in puberty.

 

The one set of pages I taped off was how to use a tampon. While we were skimming the book together, I explained how a tampon worked, and asked if DD1 wanted that page available to her. She looked like she wanted to puke :lol: and asked that I tape those pages off. I told her whenever she wants them opened, I will do so.

 

DD1 has probably read the book 5 times over and over again! It is great in that it covers personal hygiene a LOT, and when they start getting oily and sweaty... their personal hygiene is a big deal!

 

I didn't go over the book in detail with her, but looked it over myself, and covered the basics with her, basically introducing the book, and let her read it on her own. American Girl has some really awesome books for girls going through puberty, including emotional stresses they may have, which is a ride in itself!

 

:iagree: that's what we did.

[A couple of issues]

Yes, you should be getting a calendar and schedule of all upcoming activities from your Staff Sarg.

[What is the best way to work a tangled mess of long hair?]

not really. patience is really a virtue in this. :tongue_smilie:

 

my hair is super long, thick and curly. slather it with conditioner, get a heavy duty wide toothed comb, turn on some tunes, and start combing.

 

may the force be with you!